Should the size of the flue be reduced at the back of the stove or continue to use the 8 inch stove pipe and reduce the flue to 6 inch at the thimble that goes into the chimney any advice will be appreciated.
Wood burning stove 8 inch flue.
Scottsman wrote calling on the collective widsom of the forum i have a big coal wood stove with an 8 flue outlet that i want to install to a 6 diameter duravent chimney.
Dura vent dvl 8 inch double wall stovepipe to stove flue adaptor for wood burning stoves copperfield galvanized stovepipe masonry chimney thimble 8 inch diameter security double wall 6 inch black stovepipe chimney flue extension for solid fuel stoves.
Stove pipes or chimney connectors can be either single or double walled.
Stovepipe differs from chimney systems.
How to install wood stove pipe through wall.
Fireplaces wood stoves.
The way wood stoves and fireplaces work a correct match on fitting the flue size to the appliance is a must.
Selkirk dsp double wall stove pipe 6 inch x 36 inch matte balack finish item 872796.
My vermont castings wood stove has a 8 inch flue size.
Stove pipe fittings.
Imperial black stove pipe flue reducer small crimp end 24 ga.
Installing a wood burning stove means you will need stovepipe.
A 6 inch stove requires a 6 inch flue.
The original flue size was 8 inch.
Chimneys harness the heat of the fire to create what s called a chimney effect or stack effect.
As a general rule the diameter of the chimney should match the flue collar on your wood stove.
Venting a wood stove.
In most cases a step up is also fine.
Will it operate properly on the 6 inch flue.
Installation depends on the route used for the vent pipes.
8 single wall or double wall stove pipe choose your stove pipe type stove pipe is used from the top of the woodstove or freestanding fireplace to the bottom of the ceiling or wall where it will connect to class a chimney pipe or a masonry chimney.
Starting a fire with a good hot burn will encourage this healthy draft to flow.
Stove pipe fittings.
As the warm air from the fire rises cooler house air rushes into the fire e g through vents in a wood burning appliance providing the oxygen the fire needs to burn.