Correctly Sizing Chimney Flue.

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Wed. Mar. 04, 2009 9:14 pm

Just got done reading a bunch of threads and think I know what I need but I wanted to check with you experts first.

Installing indoor masonry chimney that will be about 28' high. Chappee 130KBtu hand fed initially unless an AA130 becomes mine before I fire the Chappee. Is an 8" round flue fine? Would a 6" be any advantage/disadvantage?

Many thanks ahead of time for your inputs!
Bob

WNY · Post by **WNY** » Thu. Mar. 05, 2009 7:35 am

I would go 8", you can always reduce it down to 6" or whatever you need.

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Thu. Mar. 05, 2009 7:48 am

That's what I wanted to know so I can gather some material prices. Many thanks and send the warm weather this way please.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Thu. Mar. 05, 2009 10:49 am

6" is too small, especially with a 28' chimney, 8" is what you want.

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Fri. Mar. 06, 2009 9:12 am

Thanks, that's what I'm after. I appreciate the help guys. I didn't want to put up something that wasn't going to work well.