What Are the Advantages of Using a Twin Wall Flue Pipe?
February 6, 2013Flue pipe is a pipe made of metal used to connect any appliance to flue in a chimney. Twin wall flue pipe is a stove flue pipe which is insulated and enables the user to flue their stoves safely through ceilings, walls or externally. The main features that make the twin wall flue pipe over the top are:-
They are available in a variety of different lengths and sizes to meet every requirement of the customer.
By using a twin wall insulated flue system, an existing chimney is no longer required to be fitted in the flue system and the stove can be easily installed almost anywhere you want. A twin wall flue pipe is usually a system of two layers stainless steel pipes having about 25mm of insulation tightly sandwiched between them.
Since the chimney is no longer needed while using a twin wall flue pipe, flues can be easily installed, maintained and manoeuvred through a wall or ceiling. If the area does not have an existing chimney, then this type of flue pipe is eminent for appliances using oil, wood or any other solid fuel.
All appliances having a twin wall flue pipe system are placed at the apex which is the topmost point of the roof. If not done so, there could be a down draft resulting in pushing the smoke back to the stove and all inside the room causing serious discomfort to the user.
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