Duratech chimney exterior feels hotter than it should...

[sjmeff]

Re: Duratech chimney exterior feels hotter than it should...

So did you find a solution?

I found another thread that discussed leaving space between the stucco and the Duratech chimney and then filling the space with waterproof, high temp silicone sealant. That seems a lot easier than trying to add another chimney within my existing one.

BTW, laser thermometers don't actually use the laser to detect the temperature, the laser is just for centering the infrared detector.

Ah, good to know. Thanks!

[nissanneill]

Re: Duratech chimney exterior feels hotter than it should...

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I feel that your 7" chimney will not cater for your 42" oven. I think that you will find that especially if you don't have a fairly large entry to the flue collecting and funneling the smoke up into the flue, that it will come out the front and blacken your front arch.
I would most certainly run the full length because as it heats up, it will draw better and literally suck the smoke that way.
I have an 8" flue that is 10' long (3 sections) and no smoke escapes through the front arch at all.

Cheers.

Neill