Why is this stove pipe so heavy?

[deadelm]

Hi there...

New guy here, been reading a lot of great posts & learning a lot as well.

Building a new hunting cabin and I picked up some used 8" Supervent, couple of minor dings but it appears lightly used. When comparing the weight with brand new pipe a couple of pieces are noticeably heavier.....

I'm wondering why that could be.

Thanks

 

[tpikaart]

perhaps some of them are telescoping pieces?

(thought "supervent" was double wall...guess not)

 

[shawng111]

All stovepipe is not created equal, some use much heavier gauge metal than others.

 

[CountryBoy19]

If different pieces of the same used pipe weight different amounts then could one of them have possibly been exposed to moisture/rain and the insulation is wet inside? If so, I'm sure a good warm fire will drive the moisture off.

 

[begreen]

If different pieces of the same used pipe weight different amounts then could one of them have possibly been exposed to moisture/rain and the insulation is wet inside? If so, I'm sure a good warm fire will drive the moisture off.

That was my concern, that the insulation got soaked. I would stand it on end on some newspaper overnight to see if it is wet inside. If so, I'd check with the manufacturer to be sure it isn't compromised. It could be ok, but considering the job this pipe does, it doesn't hurt to be extra sure.

 

[cmonSTART]

The previous owners hid their stash of gold coins inside. No one will ever think to look there.