6 “ copper vent pipe and fittings

Anyone know a supplier of 6 “ copper vent pipe and fittings? Thought I’d try to gussy up the Chubby some.

I think your only option is a sheet metal worker. Be aware that copper softens more with heat than steel: example at 932F, copper strength is ~40% compared to ~80% for steel.
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/metal-temperat ... _1353.html
Leo

Thanks Leo...

Ive thought it would add some to the looks of mine just by adding a faux back pipe down to the floor. (Mines rear vent), and possible some of those girly decoration thingies they sell for around stove pipes. They sell antique ones on ebay that may be nicer than modern made but I wont make an promises. I remember seeing porcelean(sp) coated ones too a few years back, different colors.

Copper would look real nice if it will work, kept all shined up. i can see doing that, maybe not directly where it comes out of the stove but a foot away where it doesnt get as hot???

Leo brings up a point with copper having about half the tensile strength of steel and a melting point at 2kF v 2.6k F. Next time I'm up there (in a week or so) I'm going to gather some info on vent pipe temps at different points up to the thimble. Mine's a rear vent too and like you mentioned I could make the turn north and then up some with steel then transition to copper. I know of two outfits in Presque Isle that do metal fabrication work but I'm not sure whether they do copper and if they'll want to tackle the baro and the elbow up top. My chances may be better down here where the money is.

When I installed my G111 I needed an oval to round adapter with a swag. Craig Toothaker in Newburgh did a very nice job in steel. (207) 234-2131 https://toothakersheetmetal.weebly.com/contact.html

Leo

I checked his website. He mentions he does flue pipe. I imagine it would be a crimped seam. I think I found a 6 inch copper elbow on supplyhouse.com I'll give them a call Monday. Thanks Leo.

What about enamled steel stove pipe?

GM Sierra....going for the discolored look copper gets when heated. Ideally copper plated welded steel pipe.

if you want to purchase copper pipe over 4" in diameter, you must to outside of the USA for it...it has not been made in the usa for years.

There was a guy in Canada (a few years ago) that had some 5" - in 20' lengths that he would not cut.

I build steam locomotive boilers from copper (5" diameter), and have been resorting to going to the UK for 15+ years. my supplier there has all sorts of sizes...but it is really expensive....the 5" stuff is about $100 / foot

ajreeves.com

roll your own, copper rivet and silver solder together is a viable alternative...it is not difficult...you just need a lot of heat...and $$$$

Thanks steamer... got discouraged after a contacting several local fabricators. Apparently copper isn't rated for flu pipe in Maine and none would take the work. Looks like brazing temps are in the 1200-1500 F range. I don't think the pipe gets near that 12" up from the stove exhaust port. Aesthetics is the singular goal/reason for going copper or brass. I'd make a mess of it if I DIY.

Get yourself a roll of copper flashing and wrap it up!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Dia-Copper-Pipe-Type-L ... nav=SEARCH

$12 per inch. Big copper is big money

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Copper-Fittings-130000
A 90 is $350