was the salesman right or not?

[ilmbg]

I went to several 'fireplace' stores today'
In speaking with a salesman, I said I might have to put either ss/flexpipe where my former stove was, because I am not certain of the condition of the chimney. He said that ss or flex is not good for a woodstove because it cannot handle the heat- it is only good for a pellet stove.
What are your expert opinions?

 

[Hanko]

We usd to sneez and say bull chit at the same time when some one made a comment like that. The flex linner is fine for a wood stove. where do people come up with this stuff. you'll be fine guy

 

[firefighterjake]

I went to several 'fireplace' stores today'
In speaking with a salesman, I said I might have to put either ss/flexpipe where my former stove was, because I am not certain of the condition of the chimney. He said that ss or flex is not good for a woodstove because it cannot handle the heat- it is only good for a pellet stove.
What are your expert opinions?

I'm no expert . . . and I didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night . . . but I did run my woodstove last night with a stainless steel chimney and I didn't burn my house down so that must count for something.

My "inexpert" opinion . . . a) listen to the folks here at hearth.com and b) maybe consider looking at another stove shop where the salesman might have a clue about the product he is selling.

 

[tkirk22]

Maybe he doesn't understand the difference between aluminum liners and stainless liners? Find someone who knows what they sell and what's available on the market.

 

[kmdesautelle]

I trust my chimney sweep, and he put in an insulated stainless steel liner for my new woodstove, so far the house is still standing...and very warm

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Yup, pure bull.