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Can I use my chimney for a wood burning stove?
Chimney and Flue Size You can only fit a wood burner in your fireplace if it has a class 1 chimney. If you had an open solid fuel fire previously, this should be the case anyway! If you are replacing a gas fire, check to make sure it isn’t a class 2 or pre-cast flue, as these won’t be suitable for a stove.
What type of chimney do I need for a wood stove?
We recommend 316-grade chimney liner for stoves that will be used for burning seasoned wood and occasional use of smokeless coal. We recommend 904-grade chimney liner for stoves burning a mix of seasoned wood and smokeless coal or smokeless coal on its own.
What size flue do I need for a wood stove?
In general, flue size should be 25 percent larger than the size of the stove pipe, which connects the stove to the chimney. This means a stove with a 6-inch diameter pipe would require at least an 8-inch flue; an 8-inch stove pipe requires a 10-inch flue, etc.
Do you need a special chimney for a log burner?
To fit a log burning stove without a chimney, you will need to install a twin wall chimney flue system to take fumes from the stove to outside. Twin wall flue systems – also sometimes called pre-fabricated chimney systems – are made up of connectable stainless steel pipes, wrapped in insulation.
What does class 1 or 2 chimney mean?
However, which specific fires you’re allowed generally comes down to the size of the flue. Essentially, if your flue diameter is 7 inches, you’ll need a class 1 fire. For 5 inch flues, you’ll need a class 2 fire. Take a look at our class 2 gas fires.
Is a bigger flue better?
The flue needs to be big enough for the appliance being used – BS 8303 suggests a minimum of 125mm diameter for closed appliance up to 20 kW rated output (150 mm if burning smoky fuels) – but not so big that its large surface area will cool the smoke (say, bigger than about 375mm square).
What are the 3 types of flue?
Which Flue Type Do I Have?
- Brick Chimney. The Classic brick built chimney is suitable for all gas fires and stoves in this website.
- Pre-Fabricated. Pre-fabricated flues are suitable for most gas fires and gas stoves.
- Pre-Cast.
- Balanced Flue.
- Flueless.
How do I know if my chimney is Class 1?
However, which specific fires you’re allowed generally comes down to the size of the flue. Essentially, if your flue diameter is 7 inches, you’ll need a class 1 fire.
Can you use single wall pipe for wood stove?
Single-Wall Stove Pipe A heat reclaimer forces air out from the chimney and can be installed 12″-24″ above your wood stove. Single-Wall pipe is a great option if you want to extract the maximum amount of heat that gets lost up in your chimney as possible. Single-wall pipe also comes in a variety of sizes.
How to connect flue pipe to wood burning stove?
Male ends point down.
Do you need a flue on a wood burning stove?
You might be surprised to learn that getting a flue liner for your stove is actually one of the most important things you can do to keep your stove in top working condition. What is a flue liner and why do I need it? A flue liner is a flexible stainless steel tube that runs up the inside of your chimney, carrying the fumes up inside it instead of straight into your chimney. It is usually recommended you line your chimney to keep it working as safely and efficiently as possible.
Can you have a wood burner without a flue?
The simple answer for many is no, but you will need a flue. In this article we explain how you can enjoy the warmth, comfort and ambience of a wood burning stove if your home doesn’t have a chimney and what fitting a wood burner without a chimney entails. Installing a wood burning stove without a chimney
How do you install a wood stove pipe?
Decide on a location for your stove. You don’t want to have to make the decision of where to put your stove as you are wheeling the 500-lb iron