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american-pacemaker

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caps on stove pipe
« on: August 20, 2014, 10:37:27 AM »

Why don't we see many caps on the stove pipe on  the boilers ? Just very curious.
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2014, 10:50:09 AM »

I'm no expert, but I would have to say that there is very little water that makes it all the way into the stove when it is raining.  And to me, a cap is just something else to get clogged up. 
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2014, 01:34:33 PM »

should be a cap on in when not in use,,(Summertime)
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2014, 02:10:13 PM »

should be a cap on in when not in use,,(Summertime)

yea I usually just use a 5 gallon bucket. 
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2014, 02:36:12 PM »

I wonder if a cap would help burn less wood on a windy day.
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2014, 06:18:23 PM »

They sometimes  melt if you have a short stack!
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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2014, 07:00:40 PM »

To all,

The shaver flue cap. Does stop up sometimes though. When cold out and furnace is running as it should it a good thing and it will stay open.

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Re: caps on stove pipe
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2014, 07:47:00 PM »

Theres no reason really for a cap as long as you have a live fire..Some on here say a cap looks more attractive than using a 5 gallon bucket on the off season..From what I see from the road 9 out of 10 times the bucket wins..
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