2006-09-25 05:15:02 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Far enough that you have a good draw....height of the chimney usually dictates this....in many cases the flu is simply inserted in the chimney and sealed....
I would strongly advise checking with the local FD or code inspector. These stoves are notorious for setting houses on fire. Even when properly done, the extreme and constant heat dries out nearby wood studs and joists and roofing to the point it can literally combust from the heat.
IT WOULD SEEM A LOT OF THE POSTERS DON'T UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE. A FLU RUNS FROM THE "FIRE" TO THE CHIMNEY...THE CHIMNEY THEN TAKES OVER. a CHIMNEY CAN HANDLE SEVERAL FLUES IF IT IS LARGE ENOUGH...
ONE PRESUMES THE CHIMNEY IS ALREADY LINED THUS THE FLU ONLY HAS TO PENETRATE THE LINER OF THE CHIMNEY AND BE ADEQUATELY SEALED...ANYTHING FURTHER THAN THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY AND NOT A SAFETY FACTOR. CONDITON OF THE CHIMNEY IS OF PARAMONT IMPORTANCE!!!
I hope that clarifies any issues with you who seem to know what you're asking and those who seem not to have a clue to the flu....I know....perry punny.....
2006-09-25 05:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Capt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It needs to be installed correctly with either the chimney lined or an external chimney to the property made of stainless steel. Ventilation will be important as well and this is relevant to the stove size and output. Go and talk to the local specialist stores and pick the brains of the people there. There are a lot of chimney sweeps and other installers that can fit to the standard that you will get the relevant certificate and it is this certificate that you need to have so that there are no future issues with your house and buildings insurance, We spent a long while looking and then purchased a stove on line, and it was installed by a local company and at the time the chimney was lines and we have the required Heta certificate. In this area the local chimney sweep is registered to fit and he was more and is more willing to fit own purchase fires than some people.
2016-03-27 08:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the top of the chimney. This is usually 15 to 20 feet above the top of the fireplace or wood burning stove.
This allows the heated air to carry the smoke up and out.
The flue is in the center of the chimney and can be made of tile or metal. The outer core of the chimney provides support and insulation for inner core or flue.
Fireplaces in buildings above two stories will work best with a natural wind tunnel built into the chimney or an updraft air evacuater sysem rated at 750 degrees or higher.
2006-09-25 16:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by jimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wood Burner Flue Pipe
2016-12-12 03:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is all you have is a wood burning stove using the chimney and the masonry is in good condition. You should be able to attach the item to the chimney without using a metal liner on the other hand I do believe that a masonry type of liner is required to go all the way up to the top of the chimney.
Best to check with your local fire dept or building inspector. In the event of a fire, you will be protected insurance wise that you complied to local building code
2006-09-25 19:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by mickkooz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exactly, code dictates, but here 3 foot is safe(or less) remember the chimney must be blocked off other than the stove pipe on the interior, as well as the roof. if not, since the brick is hard to heat, youll get a reverse draft and wake up dead.. the cool air surrounding the stove pipe will travel down, pulling the hot poisons from the stovepipe and back down into the living space.
also i think level runs should be kept to a minimum of like 14 inches or 1 foot or something.
always use an open window for draft and get a co2 monitor plz plz plz!!!!!! our neighbors children died in a tent from a lantern.
2006-09-25 14:55:24 · answer #6 · answered by l8ntpianist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flue pipe needs to extend to or above the top of the chimney.
Sometimes the spark guard is mounted directly onto the flue pipe
at the top of the chimney...
2006-09-26 08:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your flue pipe should extend all the way from your stove to the outlet of your chimney, unless the interior of your chimney is brick. Even then, it would be a good idea to prevent any of the gasses from leaking into any of the living areas.
2006-09-25 09:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chimney is bad enough to require a flue pipe you had better line the whole chimney. I had two chimney fires and i don't like a jet engine on the side of my house.
2006-09-25 06:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by old man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe four feet is safely suffcient. Thats what we generally use.
you're talking about using an existing chimney in the house to vent a wood stove right?
Just make sure the chimney has been cleaned before installing. It'll make it that much safer :)
2006-09-25 07:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋