Are flexible chimney liners safe?
It is always a good idea to insulate your flexible chimney liner. The insulation will enable the flue to heat up more quickly and this increases your draft, reduces creosote, making it easier to clean and makes your system more efficient & safer.
How long will a flexible flue liner last?
The average lifespan of a chimney liner is 15 to 20 years. After two decades you will probably need to get the entire liner replaced to make sure it’s still up to code and not a serious fire risk.
What is the best grade flue liner?
The 316 liner is suitable for most domestic wood burning stoves, whereas, the 904 is a higher grade liner, which is thicker and more resilient than the 316 and is suitable for multifuel appliances, the use of smokeless fuels and for boiler stoves, due to the slightly higher production of acidic condensates when burning …
What are flexible metallic liners used for?
Flexible flue liners are used to contain fumes and other burning materials. They are ideally installed to wood burning and multi fuel stove chimneys.
How do you fit a flexible flue liner?
Connect your long rope to the short rope connected to the cone. Connect a weight to the other end of that long rope. Take the weight to the top of the chimney and lower it down slowly until your helper has it. Feed the liner down the chimney.
Are all flue liners the same?
There are two different grades of flue liner: 316 grade – this is cheaper but fine to use if you are burning seasoned wood only. 904 grade – more expensive but also more durable. You should use this grade if you plan on burning coal frequently.
What is a Class 1 flue liner?
Class 1 flue liners, often known as Multi-fuel or soild fuel flexible liner is a double skin flexible flue liner suitable for appliances burning wood, solid fuel and heavy oil. The type of flue liner permitted depends on the type of appliance and the fuel chosen to be used.
What is a Class 1 or 2 flue?
There are no major restrictions about the type of fire you can have with a traditional chimney, The internal diameter of the chimney will be 7 inches or more and so can cope with most things thrown at it. Class 1 or 2 solid fuel fires, electric fires, gas fires, and gel fires are all suitable.
Can you fit a flue liner yourself?
Can I fit a flue liner / chimney system / stove myself? Yes. Installing a flexible chimney liner or complete twinwall system is a larger job and may involve ladders or scaffolding if external access to your roof is needed but is still technically straightforward.
Can I install a flue liner yourself?
Which is the best multifuel flue liner for chimneys?
Our exclusive Multi flex “Class 1” flexible stainless steel multifuel flue liners are designed to provide a quick and economical solution for improving the safety and efficiency of old chimneys for use with wood, coal, gas or oil burning appliances. In many situations Multi flex is the best choice for solving common chimney problems.
When do you need a twin wall flue liner?
A twin wall flue is required when a chimney breast is not already present and cannot be installed. Creating a way to remove emissions from wood burning and multifuel stoves from the building safely. How much is twin wall flue?
Is the double skin flue made of stainless steel?
The double skin flue systems offered by Flue Supplies feature a simple push-fit joint system, ensuring that installation is quick and easy. They are fully welded and made from a high-grade stainless steel, fully approved by HETAS.
What are the different types of Multiflex liners?
There are two grades of Multiflex liner for use with multifuel or wood burning stoves, boilers, open fires and appliances burning gas or oil. Multiflex 316 is made from 316 grade stainless Steel. Performance designation is EN 1856-2 T600 N1 W V2 L50010 G