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[browncty]

I would like to know where to purchase Chimney Pipe locally or online. I live near the Twin Cities. I also would like to know what type of pipe I should purchase. I would also like to know if there is any self supporting Chimney on the market. I think I need about 15-20 ft of pipe installed to help get smoke up and out of the way. Your help would be appreciated.

[Jack72]

I would like to know where to purchase Chimney Pipe locally or online. I live near the Twin Cities. I also would like to know what type of pipe I should purchase. I would also like to know if there is any self supporting Chimney on the market. I think I need about 15-20 ft of pipe installed to help get smoke up and out of the way. Your help would be appreciated.

I bought my extra pipe at Menards 6" in 3 foot sections I'm 20 foot   If you look at my profile pic you can see how close I am that pic was before I raised it  I'm close enough to my detach garage I was able to support off roof with rigid slotted angle but that may not be a option for you   There are a couple of options is come back to the top of stove on a angle to support off the stove itself.       I also thought if you got heavy enough say 2" 20 ft.  angle and banded in several spots a couple of pieces around the pipe itself real tight it should be self supporting but may need support directly underneath for extra weight of down pressure   Hope this makes sense.  If you PM me and give email I can send you a current picture of my setup

Jack

[Sprinter]

Nothing self supporting. I've used guy wires, cuz some places make us go 3' above any peak within 300'

[Jwood]

X2 for menards, and fleet farm (the man's mall)!

[browncty]

Menards, I just checked their website and they have what I probable need. Thanks for the lead. I have checked in the store and they never seemed to have what I was looking for. Maybe they only sell it online.

[Jwood]

They should stock it in the heating section just walked past it two days ago in the Brainerd/Baxter store

[MattyNH]

Lowes carries Supervent..which is the same as superpro....That's where I bought my pipe

[slimjim]

Remember guys, with extra stack height also comes extra draft that will pull the heat out of your boiler before it's time, you may want to think about a Tee and barometric damper installed at the bottom of your extension as well as keeping good door gaskets in the doors, No I don't sell them! Does anybody have a desire to custom build stainless barometric dampers, to my knowledge nobody builds them and it would seem that there would be a market for them.

[Sprinter]

Definately draft monitoring along with stack temps is a must. Are you looking for something more than a cheap single wall pipe for outdoor use?

[MattyNH]

Really guys you need a draft monitoring and stack temps or a barometric damper?? Im 19ft up.. I don't have any of that..Boiler absolutely  runs no different than if I had no stack..I think what your trying to promote is a waste of $$$ for someone who wants a high stack…Ive had my stack now for 5 yrs now..Draft never affected my boiler ..I do have to say one thing with a high stack…The creosote builds up at the very tip over time..So once in awhile  I brush the stack..( I can tell when the stack needs cleaning  just with the boiler itself on how it runs, or the soot build up in the boiler, or how the smoke come out of the stack)..Ive cleaned it last month..

[Steinacher Sales]

To all,

I have several customers with flue extensions and no dampers! They work fine. Have not heard any complaints.

Greg Steinacher
618-401-0726

[slimjim]

Matty, have you ever measured your stack temps at the breach of your boiler with and without the extra stack, it is all about efficiency, as the stack distance increases the draft also increases which then pulls the exhaust through the boiler faster not allowing the heat to transfer as well into the water jacket, you may not notice the extra wood consumption but check it for yourself and you will see.

[MattyNH]

Matty, have you ever measured your stack temps at the breach of your boiler with and without the extra stack, it is all about efficiency, as the stack distance increases the draft also increases which then pulls the exhaust through the boiler faster not allowing the heat to transfer as well into the water jacket, you may not notice the extra wood consumption but check it for yourself and you will see.

The problem is Slim is that you need a hot fire with high stack temps to keep the extra stack clean..Other wise it will plug up and be a nightmare…No Ive never measured the stack temps..If your theory is right..Its worth it to me to burn that extra wheel barrel load of wood instead of shelling out dollars for those devices..I absolutely know no one that have dampers, monitors, etc on their  stacks.. Being 19ft up..Yes I do occasionally get a "butane flame"..Which is a good thing…But hey you probably know more than me..

[slimjim]

Matty, I'm not trying to sell you anything, you do not need any expensive monitoring devices, a simple temp probe that sticks into the base of the stack, 20-50 dollars, an insulated tee, about 120 dollars and a slide in barometric damper for about 35 dollars, you will need to clean the stack more often but the wood savings will pay for itself in short order, keeping the heat in the boiler longer allows it to be absorbed into the water better, letting it run wild only serves to heat the outdoors.

[Sprinter]

I am trying to sell you more equipment, but my customers also don't burn 12 plus cords like they used to. And you should always keep the flue and heat exchanger clean. A stove that has 900-1000 degree stack temps is half as efficient as one that keeps the temps under 550. Do it right or your just wasting wood and time. Just because it burns doesn't mean its doing what it could.
 A simple temp probe is what $20 -$30 Baro Damper $35-$40. Slip a 6" wye and removable damper on with probe. Makes for easy sweeps. Knowing your stove is doing its best is worth what value to the owner. This monitoring also helps you to know how and what specie of wood does what for your stove, how to load on mild or cold days. When to clean and so on.  I am positive the investment is FAR cheaper than the few extra cords that will be burnt.