Would you hesitate to use a used chimney liner?

[orenn89]

So i found a good deal on a used chimney liner, 200 for 25'. Does this seem safe to use? I would obviously run a brush through it to clean it out before installing. Do these liners get brittle after being in one position for a while under heat, or would it be ok? I also think i would wrap it in insulation as it is going to go in a chiminey on the exterior of my house.

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[BrotherBart]

Frankly I wouldn't do it. I have two of the Dura Vent liners and they are fine but they are a really light weight liner. I wouldn't use them if they were used. Too many ways they could be damaged un-installing or re-installing.

Just me.

 

[bholler]

It might be fine i would look it over very closly though to make sure it is not kinked or dented it is risky like bb said it is very light metal

 

[orenn89]

Thanks for the info guys, sounds like this isn't a good area to save a penny, ill go new.

 

[BrotherBart]

Good idea. I just looked at the cl ad. He just has a piece of sheet metal he used for a top plate and a six dollar galvanized vent cap he bought at the hardware store. No way, no how.

 

[bholler]

I think if it is near by and you are planning on useing something that light weight anyway it is worth looking at it but look everything over very closely

 

[bholler]

but yes you are correct you absolutely should insulate it

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Idk, but I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it and only if it's in good shape, otherwise go new....

 

[1kzwoman]

You are going to do the same amount of work to install a used liner, and it will be dirty. Then once you get it installed you will always question its use. Piece of mind about safety of you liner is priceless