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The most common way to warm the flue of a wood burning stove is to place a rolled up piece of paper, that is lit at one end, under the flue inside the stove. Hot air from the flames helps to remove the cold air from the flue and start a draft on the stove.
The ideal flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the appliance flue collar and directly into the chimney with no elbows. The system at the right is single wall pipe with an inspection wrap (pipe coupler) to allow it to be assembled and disassembled without moving the stove.
The flue collar is where the wood burning stove meets the stove pipe, which provides a passageway for waste gases from the fire to safely leave your home. In our wood burning stoves, the flue collar is located on the top of the stoves, and can be seen just above the baffle.
The flue on a wood burning stove is located at the top of the body of stove, and typically extends straight out the top of the stove, or out the back of the unit with an upwards bend. I’ve explained below where the flue is located and what it looks like on both our wood burning and multi fuel stoves.
Learn how to operate a flue in a fireplace. The damper located in the flue controls airflow. Determine if your fireplace has a throat damper or top-mounted damper. Then, follow some tips for opening and closing your damper.
Chimney flues channel smoke and fumes from fireplaces, wood stoves, and other fuel-burning appliances to the outside of your home. These essential components of your chimney system protect your home’s structure and provide proper ventilation.
As we consider the critical steps for connecting a flue pipe to a wood burner, securing the flue pipe to a wood burning stove requires meticulous preparation. I’m about to share some essential tips for fitting a flue pipe to a wood burner that ensure a safe, efficient, and effective installation.
Regular upkeep of your wood stove’s flue is akin to preserving the heartbeat of your household’s warmth. With the imminent cold spells, ensuring that your log burner flue maintenance is not just a thought but a practised routine is crucial.
Nearly all wood burning stoves perform better with a flue liner. With a flue liner connected, you’ll experience fewer issues with lighting your fire and keeping it burning. A flue works under negative pressure, drawing the product of combustion from the stove and out the chimney.
As we previously stated, the flue system for a wood-burning stove typically consists of a vertical chimney or vent pipe that extends from the stove’s flue collar to the top of the roof. This pipe is often insulated to prevent heat loss and improve efficiency.