Chimney Liner Experts Question

Can anybody tell me the difference between a 316 TI and a 316 L liner and which is better for burning Coal?

Thanks!

Jrn8265,316ti is better but SS,flyash,and moisture don't mix and I know this first hand I had a pc of 316ti last only two years before it was full of holes but I didn't clean it real good at the end of the season ether.Clay liners are better (but thats my opinion)but right now I'm having a big draft problem and I'm puting in a 2 ply 316ti liner this is a bandaid fix for a bigger problem(I think)if you do a search on SS liners you will see what I am talking about.Take care Keepaeyeonit

Thanks, just was not sure what the specific difference was between the L and the TI.

I too had 16' of 316Ti liner that lasted 2 seasons. I'm now just using my clay/brick/chimney.

I'm no metallurgist, but here is a comparison of the 316ti and 316L grades.


http://www.bssa.org.uk/cms/File/SSAS2.2 ... 0Types.pdf

jrn8265 wrote:Can anybody tell me the difference between a 316 TI and a 316 L liner and which is better for burning Coal?

Thanks!

TI has titanium and is the preferred type for coal. If properly cared for and not in a high moisture environment, it will last. Always better to use a masonry chimney though.

Most times a clay lined chimney is the best. Is you chimney in that bad of shape ? Why are you installing a liner? If you do go with a SS liner for coal it is best to be insulated as well.

There are other types Cast-in-Place Liners as well. http://www.supaflu.com http://www.solidflue.com/ http://www.goldenflue.com/

316Ti has titanium in the liner, it gives the liner more heat resistance and more corrosion resistance. 316L does not have titanium. I learned this from talking to the folks at http://www.rockfordchimneysupply.com/, I bought my chimney liner from them last fall... Great buy.

I'm On Fire wrote:I too had 16' of 316Ti liner that lasted 2 seasons. I'm now just using my clay/brick/chimney.

You doing it yourself? Would love to see pics and step by step as it comes along

Lightning wrote:

I'm On Fire wrote:I too had 16' of 316Ti liner that lasted 2 seasons. I'm now just using my clay/brick/chimney.

You doing it yourself? Would love to see pics and step by step as it comes along

Doing what myself? The chimney was existing. I just had a liner because when I was burning wood I was told I should use one. I did add 2' to my chimney this past summer. There's a thread of that around here somewhere. The additional height did not help my draft issues like I thought it would.

Oh man, I'm sorry I mis-read it thought it said, "I'm now just laying my clay/brick/chimney.
Sleep deprivation

I'm On Fire wrote:I too had 16' of 316Ti liner that lasted 2 seasons. I'm now just using my clay/brick/chimney.

Lightning wrote:Oh man, I'm sorry I mis-read it thought it said, "I'm now just laying my clay/brick/chimney.
Sleep deprivation

I'm On Fire wrote:I too had 16' of 316Ti liner that lasted 2 seasons. I'm now just using my clay/brick/chimney.

No worries, I know exactly how that is. My daughter has been sick so she hasn't been sleeping.

I'm On Fire wrote:I did add 2' to my chimney this past summer. There's a thread of that around here somewhere. The additional height did not help my draft issues like I thought it would.

Could you direct me to this thread? I'd like to see if I can help...

Lightning wrote:

I'm On Fire wrote:I did add 2' to my chimney this past summer. There's a thread of that around here somewhere. The additional height did not help my draft issues like I thought it would.

Could you direct me to this thread? I'd like to see if I can help...

It's happened!!! And only two seasons in...

There it is. It's a 6" outlet coming off the stove then into an 8"x12" clay and brick lined chimney. I think the problem is the chimney is honestly just too big. The chimney has never had a fire in it until this season. Prior to that I had a 316Ti liner running through it that rotted in two seasons.