What materials and products can be used to vent pellet stoves?

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed with PL vent requirements cannot safely be vented with substitute materials.  more

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed requiring PL vent must use no substitute venting materials. Venting materials and products that MUST NOT BE USED TO VENT PELLET APPLIANCES include: * Dryer vent * Gas appliance (Type B) vent * PVC (plastic) pipe * Single wall stove pipe (unless clearly approved by the installation manual and local codes) Pellet fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves are often vented into existing masonry and factory-built fireplace and woodstove chimneys (Figure 8). The chimney- should be inspected before installation to ensure that it is clean, mechanically sound, and meets local ...  more

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed with PL vent requirements cannot safely be vented with substitute materials. Venting materials and products that MUST NOT BE USED TO VENT PELLET APPLIANCES include: • Dryer vent • Gas appliance (Type B) vent • PVC (plastic) pipe • Single wall stove pipe (unless clearly approved by the installation manual and local codes) Pellet fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves are often vented into existing masonry and factory-built fireplace and woodstove chimneys (Figure 8). The chimney should be inspected before installation to ensure that it is clean, mechanically sound and ...  more

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed requiring PL vent must use no substitute venting materials. Venting materials and products that MUST NOT BE USED TO VENT PELLET APPLIANCES include: • Dryer vent • Gas appliance (Type B) vent • PVC (plastic) pipe • Single wall stove pipe (unless clearly approved by the installation manual and local codes) Pellet fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves are often vented into existing masonry and factory-built fireplace and woodstove chimneys (Figure 8).  more

The product specifically tested and listed for use with pellet stoves is PL vent pipe, labeled as tested to UL 641. PL vent pipe is double wall pipe; the stainless steel inner pipe that carries the exhaust products is separated from the outer wall by an air space. Pipe joints must be sealed gas tight to prevent exhaust products moving through the vent under pressure from leaking into the home. Stoves tested and listed requiring PL vent must use no substitute venting materials. Venting materials and products that MUST NOT BE USED TO VENT PELLET APPLIANCES include: * Dryer vent * Gas appliance (Type B) vent * PVC (plastic) pipe * Single wall stove pipe (unless clearly approved by the installation manual and local codes) Pellet fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves are often vented into existing masonry and factory-built fireplace and wood stove chimneys.  more