bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ok boys help me sort this one out fitting a multi fuel stove at home just now the chimney has a round 8" clay liner all the way down DO I OR DONT I NEED A FLUE LINER what you think all the best bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusta Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would say no, just make sure there aren't any cracks. Mines 8-12" clay lined (multi fuel), just make sure its swept regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) I would agree but to be on the safe side you're best off asking the manufacturer. Just out of interest, what fuel will you be burning? Edited March 25, 2010 by Doc Holliday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would agree but to be on the safe side you're best off asking the manufacturer. Just out of interest, what fuel will you be burning? seasoned hard wood the chimney is already lined with 8" pipe i would put a liner in if it was a block chimney bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 seasoned hard woodthe chimney is already lined with 8" pipe i would put a liner in if it was a block chimney bruxie You could try the HETAS website to see what gen they've got on it. As far as I know, liners are generally the reserve of gas & oil fired appliances. Solid fuel normally requires something more robust - like your clay liner. Or twin wall insulated pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Fit like Bruxie (Maud?) Whether you need liner or not will depend on the condition of your lum. lol. If it's good you won't need one. Watch what you're burning white wood tends to leave tar in lum which causes problems but you can add stuff to fire to overcome this. If you're from Bruxie it'll be peat you'll be burning?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ] Fit like Bruxie (Maud?) no wullie my names not maud its ian the lum is in good nic what i can see of it its a old stone farm house so the lum will be well thick doc i thought that the twin walled pipe was insulated to put a chimney where there was not 1 before all the best bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ]Fit like Bruxie (Maud?) no wullie my names not maud its ian the lum is in good nic what i can see of it its a old stone farm house so the lum will be well thick doc i thought that the twin walled pipe was insulated to put a chimney where there was not 1 before all the best bruxie That's right, and the clay is used when building a brick chimney. Double check with the maker of your stove, just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ]Fit like Bruxie (Maud?) no wullie my names not maud its ian the lum is in good nic what i can see of it its a old stone farm house so the lum will be well thick doc i thought that the twin walled pipe was insulated to put a chimney where there was not 1 before all the best bruxie Mibbee's best getting it tested. There have been a few horror stories of "auld lums" being brought back into service and causing crisis, neighbour almost had a serious fire. We've two wood burners one lined cos an **** of a slater put a kango through the clay lining when pointing the hoose the other which gets most of the use, coupled to central heating, hasn't been lined. Bruxie is up by P'heed, Maud area isn't it? Awra best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 poor wullie bruxie is up aside the blue toon but im south of stoney the farm is on bruxie hill far aboot you fae bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 poor wulliebruxie is up aside the blue toon but im south of stoney the farm is on bruxie hill far aboot you fae bruxie Newmachar. Bruxie that where the radio repeater masts are (used to be. lol.)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Newmachar. Bruxie that where the radio repeater masts are (used to be. lol.)? got me in one if you have been on google you are sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 got me in oneif you have been on google you are sad Naw used to work for the hydro, many years ago, Bruxie was one of our repeater stations for our radio system. Work at sea now. If you are getting a woodburner and live on a farm (bide on a fairm). Get a splitter for the back of the tractor. Gets rid of all the ****e that lies around the place. Like fence post, old hen-houses, derelict threshing mills etc. Tidied up here no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Many countries have regulations for wood burners needing a double stainless liner as the wood tar will eat through stone/brick joints but if you are thinking of fitting a liner check for any bends in the flue. I had a ******* of a job fitting an 8" liner with a double bend part way down but the guy a few doors down with the same house had a straight flue so no probs. I used some climbing gear so I could stand and work with both hands and it was hard work twisting it all the way down. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 thanks for that pigeon popper the house is about 100 years old the log burner is going where the old range would have been think i will try it without the flue pipe and see how it goes thanks all for the input #bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 if its got a clay liner it should be absolutely fine, remember log burners won't produce CO in sufficient amounts to be a problem you'll know of problems well before there is a hazard. Try it without and check the draw and make sure you can't smell any fumes anywhere. If it smokes or won't dray properly its a sign you need to line it with a 6" liner and fill the gap round it with vermiculite to insulate it which improves matters. If you use unseasoned wood is when you get most issues as they will produce tar that can seep through brickwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 If its a brick/block chimney I would fit a liner, but the best person to ask is your chimney sweep. We have a multifuel burner and a brick chimney, so I had a liner fitted, although I was toild it was not essential, on the "better safe than sorry" basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 thanks again for all the input boys bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 and tell your insurance company you are fitting one, the wont cover you if/when you burn the house down if fitted yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I have a bungalow with a clay lined 8" flue covered with a 4" brick chimney breast - The Supplier who sold woodburner to me who also fit told me it would be OK - One thing though the chimney breast in room get's red hot all way to ceiling - never underestimate heat a wood/multifuel fire put's out. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Bruxie See and make a good job of that log burning stove,I dont want to visit you with the fire engine. lol Keith Fine to see you keeping busy after the shooting has finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 In nearly 20 yrs of fighting fires, I`ve never had a multi fuel burner fire, though that isn`t to say they don`t occur. With open fires I`ve had several hearths out, due to them burning into the supporting frame and a couple of problem lums that weren`t lined properly and filled the houses with smoke from every socket point, skirting and the window frames. I think asking a sweep would be the best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 See and make a good job of that log burning stove,I dont want to visit you with the fire engine. lol Keith just fit i need you must have a fine big ladder on that thing to check my lum if i dial 999 i`ll just ask for you all the best mate bruxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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