Question: Where does the vent pipe go on a pellet stove?

Pellet stoves can be vented vertically through the roof or horizontally through a side wall. Its always a good idea to get some vertical rise with the L-vent pipe, before venting horizontally through a side wall.

How do you vent a pellet stove outside?

Pellet stoves are vented in a couple of ways. You can run the pipes so they vent directly outside through an exterior wall or you can connect it to an approved chimney with the use of an adaptor. The vent pipe in both cases must be a minimum of 3 inches from any combustible materials.

Do you have to seal pellet stove vent pipe?

The pipe connected to a wood or pellet stove should not need sealing unless it has a hole or leak in it. When conditions are right, the negative pressure and natural draw of the stovepipe causes the hot smoky air to rise through the pipe and out the chimney.

Can I vent my pellet stove through the roof?

Venting is an important component of all stoves. And wood, gas, and pellet stoves have different venting systems. For instance, wood-burning stoves will always be vented through the roof of your house, but pellet-burning stoves can be vented vertically through the roof, or horizontally through the wall to the outdoors.

How do you seal a stove vent?

Heres how.Extend your duct down to attach it to the transition piece. Use aluminum duct tape to seal the vent. Secure the duct tape firmly to the transition piece. Test the range hood before installing the chimney. If air leaks, apply a second piece of duct tape. How do I keep cold air from coming in my stove vent?More items

How do you seal a multi fuel stove flue?

For the first joint adjacent to the stove you should fill the gap with thermal rope and then cover with black fire cement, from a cartridge is the most convenient way to do this. Any other joints should be sealed with VITCAS Heat Resistant Silicone.

How high does a pellet stove pipe need to be?

1 Most pellet vent pipe requires a minimum of 1 of clearance to combustible materials although some can be installed at 1 clearance. Follow these instructions along with all local codes regarding installation of this appliance.

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