Stove flue - what do you think

[ChrisJ15]

Hi Guys,

What do you think of this stove flue install, the plastic seems a little close to me!?

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Cheers

 

[geraldthehamster]

Most twin wall systems specify 50-60mm minimum distance to combustibles. Having said that I wouldn't have thought it a good idea to have plastic anywhere near. What is it meant to be, a vapour barrier?

 

[ChrisJ15]

Most twin wall systems specify 50-60mm minimum distance to combustibles. Having said that I wouldn't have thought it a good idea to have plastic anywhere near. What is it meant to be, a vapour barrier?

Correct its a twin wall flue with a spec for 60mm clearance to combustibles I believe. Yes its a vapour barrier I believe, I guess they didn't know how to handle keeping the house sealed as well as ensure clearance from the flue. But obviously plastic too close. One HETAS engineer that didn't do the install said its a fire hazard and would condemn it if it was ready to be used & connected the the stove.

I just wanted to know other guys opinions who are in the trade what the best practice is.

 

[geraldthehamster]

I'm not in the trade but have installed a couple of stoves. Is the picture taken inside a dummy chimney breast? I would remove all that plastic from inside it.

 

[ChrisJ15]

I'm not in the trade but have installed a couple of stoves. Is the picture taken inside a dummy chimney breast? I would remove all that plastic from inside it.

Yep an enclosure has been built around the flue as it passes through the room above the lounge and out the roof.

 

[lostinthelight]

Has the enclosure got ventlation to let the heat out?

 

[ChrisJ15]

Has the enclosure got ventlation to let the heat out?

Not that I can see.

 

[durhamplumber]

Never seen plastic used as any sort of seal around a flue before.