Using existing chimney liner for wood stove

[nopy99]

Hi,

Have removed a back boiler which was using a metal flue liner. Im planning to install a wood stove as a centre peice and it will be used occasionally and not very often.

Can i connect the wood stove to the existing liner? it looks like 125mm flexible stainless steel.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I'd have it checked over first, you can providing it's in good nick.
They do say that flue liners for wood/multi fuel burners have a life of about 7 years, this will depend on usage and heat.
I had one installed on a property about seven years ago and it's still in good condition.

 

[Sidelight]

Hi, simple answer is , what type of back boiler was it Gas or solid fuel ?

If it was gas , then liners are completely different and can't be used with solid fuel as they are dangerous.

If it was a solid fuel back boiler I would still be cautious, a holed liner is far more dangerous than no liner at all

Hope this helps