mattybculp Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Hello all, I have recently purchased a new home about 3 months ago, and I'm going to be replacing the siding, trough, soffit, and fascia. I will get to the point, the house has what I believe to be a stainless chimney that was originally for an oil furnace. The house now has a natural gas furnace and with replacing the siding and such I'm going to be taking the stack down since its not needed. The stack is in great shape not a spot of rust or anything, Im just curious is to if it could be used for other types of heating or if its worth anything to anyone ( I know a lot of people don't heat there houses to much with oil anymore). I am by no means an expert heck it may not have even been for a an oil furnace , im just speculating as there is no evidence that there was ever a fire place where it enters the house as it is the laundry room where the furnace etc is located. if anyone has any input that would be great its about a 13-14 ft stack .
bushart Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 If it's specifically for oil----no is the answer for wood Confirm what type of venting it is before using it for another fuel Propane and gas are all pretty well direct vented thru the wall now a days---so wood is the only other fuel
Sinker Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Post a pic. If its insulated chimney pipe it could be worth a fair bit, and I might know a guy who wants it. S.
mattybculp Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 after doing some research online I would have to say I'm 95% sure its a insulated stainless chimney, and guessing I would say its in pretty decent shape. This is going sound brutal but what do I click on to add a photo, I am computer " slow". I will take a pic and hopefully the wife can show me how to upload a picture on here as she did that for my avatar. LOL
bushart Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Not all stainless chimneys are created equal---take a picture of the tag on the pipe
Bill Shearer Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 As already stated, the tag will tell the tale. You will also want to measure the ID of the chimney. Different stoves take different sizes. Sounds like a wood burning chimney to me though. Thy are not cheap.
John Bacon Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Older gas furnaces required chimneys. That may have been what it was for.
mattybculp Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I Was not able to find the "tag". Every time I Try to upload a pic it says the file is too large, despite it being taken with my iphone diameter would have to be like 10- 12 inches. Just trying to figure out how to post a pic here. Is there generally a specific location for the tag ie. at the bottom where it enters the house or perhaps at the top of the chimney. I couldn't find any tags going up the 3 ft sections .
bushart Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Matty---I think your file size is limited to 250 kb I'm thinking this chimney may be an older model----should have tags One word of caution-----it's usually preferable to get professional advice on these matters---A fishing website can help along---but I would caution using it as a sole info source Especially when it comes to someone heating a bldg.---insurance companies love to refuse claims unless everything is crossed and dotted----and that includes new installations of equipment (chimney) Look at the flags around something simple like a garage sale-----I've heard you may be liable for selling defective items that may cause injury Not the same world out there
bushart Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Yes some gas appliances still can be found with chimneys or liners Most are direct vented these days for efficiency
mattybculp Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks Bushart for your insight, Im just removing it. So I don't want any liability if someone bought it off me. I would rather throw it out then get someone hurt of course. If it didn't appear to be in decent shape I would just toss it, I just thought maybe if someone had a bush or hunting camp maybe it would be of some value to someone. When I get it taken down I will take it in to a place and get there input .Any idea of how one can minimize or shrink the size of the picture ? thanks
bushart Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 It "May" be in Good shape and still useful One should just look into it all and be safe that's all I use Microsoft picture manager and compress the pic till it's under 250 Like this...jus ta brighten yur day
Sinker Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 You can upload the pic to photobucket, and copy the IMG link at the bottom if the pic into your post. It will appear as a picture when you post it. Easiest wat to post pics. S.
fish_fishburn Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Sounds like a Selkirk chimney to me. They are expensive. Keep all the hardware as well when you take it down. Take a piece to a furnace shop and ask them.
mattybculp Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) sorry my attempt to post a pic through photobucket did not go well. I will try again. Edited May 26, 2014 by mattybculp
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