Outdoor Wood Stove

Wood Stove Pipes

Wood stove pipes are an important part in installing an outdoor wood stove. The wood stove pipes are what comes in between the chimney system and the stove itself. It's important to choose sturdy stove pipes if you want your wood stove to perform at its best all the time. But wood stove pipes come in a variety too. There are single-wall stove pipes and double-wall stove pipes, each with different features. 

When you are buying a wood stove pipe, there are a number of considerations to think about and these are important in making sure of the safety of your outdoor wood stove. For instance, the most basic thing to consider is to never use two types of stove pipes in one installation. If you are replacing previously existing single-wall stove pipes and are thinking of an upgrade, make sure to replace all the pipes and not just a portion of it. This is a potential hazard to you and your family, and it can affect the performance of your outdoor wood stove in the long run. 

Another important consideration is the size of the pipes. When you are dealing with different sizes of pipes, make sure to use only the necessary stove pipe reducer or increaser to achieve the exact size you want. Also make sure that the pipes you are using are all from one brand. Pipes from different brands are not manufactured in the same way, and buying from several brands can only make things complicated for you.  

If you have just installed a outdoor wood stove, you may notice your wood stove pipe to smell weird for a few days immediately after installation and may even see some smoke. This is normal so there is nothing to worry about. 

If you are just planning to buy a wood stove pipe, you should make sure to get the exact size that you need. For you to determine this, all you have to do is measure the inside diameter of the outdoor wood stove. It's important to not to get a slightly smaller size of stove pipe and think that you can just compromise about it later. 

Single wall stove pipes are ideal for those that have an 18” clearance from the stove to the chimney. Double wall stove pipes on the other hand are more ideal for those that have less than 18” clearance. And each type has its own pros and cons. 

Single wall stove pipes are much lighter than double wall pipes and are easier to install. They are also  cheaper. These are also able to radiate heat very quickly, thus heating the room or home in a short period of time. However, the downsides of using single wall pipes is that it's not as durable as a double wall stove pipe. Typically, single wall pipes are replaced after 3-5 years, depending on how well you take maintain yours. 

Double wall stove pipes are naturally more expensive than single wall stove pipes and outdoor wood stoves; and they are more durable. However, it's much heavier than single wall pipes and are more difficult to install. But if you consider the pros and cons, double wall pipes are a better choice and should do you more good.  

If you want more information and help about wood stove pipes, there are a number of online sources that you can visit.