When It Is Time to Replace Stove Pipe?
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I have an Alaska fireplace insert with black stove pipe running up into the chimney that I purchased from Lowes. Last year was the first year and at the end of the season, I noticed that I was getting rust on the exterior at the elbow pivot seams. It didn't get visibly worse over the off-season. There is no CO detected nor is their any visible smoke or smell or pipe holes. At what point is it necessary to replace the pipe and would spraying corrosion X or something on the exterior pivot seams help at all?
Once the rust starts your not going to be able to do anything about it. If it's just some rust on the edges then you should be ok. Keep an eye on it as it runs. If you start to see any holes or pin holes I would replace it at that point. Just make sure your CO detector is working and if you only have one, I would concider getting another. It's best to have at least one on each level of your home. If it's a large home, maybe even more. Small price to pay for peace of mind.
Jeff
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If it lasts only a year, the small price of being safe is almost insignificant. Please, no names in the obits. Life is way too short, we must all try to be safe.
Years ago, wood stoves, fireplace and chimneys destroyed hundreds of homes.....and lives too. Don't go there again.
Smoke detectors and CO2 detectors....fresh batteries Oct 15 every year, hard wired in parallel is nice also.
If the pipes are 'holed' or badly pitted, just throw them away.
Years ago, wood stoves, fireplace and chimneys destroyed hundreds of homes.....and lives too. Don't go there again.
Smoke detectors and CO2 detectors....fresh batteries Oct 15 every year, hard wired in parallel is nice also.
If the pipes are 'holed' or badly pitted, just throw them away.
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You can also try applying pressure to the rusted areas to detect any noticible weakening of the thickness. If it indents and stays in, you are not too far from perforation holes.
As was said above, the price of pipe compared to your loved ones safety is not worth it. Don't take the chance !!!!!
Rick
As was said above, the price of pipe compared to your loved ones safety is not worth it. Don't take the chance !!!!!
Rick