Topic: Flue Size
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How to Size a Flue Pipe
When speaking of piping connections, the sizes on today's furnaces are fairly standard. However, the manufacturers can make small differences. The standard furnace vent opening is 4 inches in diameter but can be as small as 3 inches or as l... Read More »
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What is the proper size opening for these flue sizes?
I suspect that the issue is Negitive air pressure. Please do me a favor and try this. Then let me know what happens. 1) Before starting a fire, open a window in the room for 10 mins. 2) start the fire as normal with the window still open. 3... Read More »
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What size chimney flue do I need?
A 4 inch Flue is normally the right size. Read More »
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Libby, A factory built fireplace, like one you would purchase complete with firebox, chimney and cap, would have specific limitation on clearances. Most that comes to mind have a 12" inch outer pipe that would require a one or two inch clea... Read More »
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I have a woodburning stove, 6" flue. But any particular stove is going to be designed to have a flue size that gives the best performance for that stove. The collar on the stove to accept the flue is going to govern/indicate the flue size t... Read More »
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Hi Todd, Any Majestic Distributor should be able to get this for you. Find a Majestic Distributor at Thanks for using AllExperts.Com and good luck with your project. Sincerely, A . Bart Ogden, President Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, Inc. Wich... Read More »
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Hi Hans, You must have a separate flue for EACH woodburning fireplace or appliance. More than one flue can be housed in the same chimney. The size of the flue for each woodburning fireplace is determined by the size of the opening of the i... Read More »
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Yes. As I stated before, you figure 1/10 of the fireplace opening as a MINIMUM. Thanks for using AllExperts.Com and good luck with your project. Sincerely, A. Bart Ogden, President Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, Inc. Wichita, KS Voice: 316-26... Read More »
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you need a 6" flue pipe ...if the flue pipe has a collar ..then best if collar fits over pipe Read More »
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What size flue pipe does your new furnace need? Today's furnaces are fairly standardized as far as connections go, but any manufacturer can make slight differences in their product. The Right Size Flue Pipe Discovering what size pipe to buy... Read More »
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