Gehljoe Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Tomorrow Im taking out my 6 inch flue pipe and putting in 12 inch . I snapped two 6inch pipes together to make the 12 inch. My question is im wanting to bring the flue all the way down and set in right next to my firepot on my forge table and cutting 2 8 inch lines 8 inches apart then bending the metal out over the fire pot for a small hood to help the smoke go into the flue.would that make a good draw or should i do something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 got a picture so we know exactaly what you are doing ?, and why not just do it as a side draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gehljoe Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 no pics yet, im thinking it would be a side draft as it would set next to the firepot on the forge table with a small flap to hlep guide the smoke . was just wanting to see if it would work like that or if i would need to add something. Im just stating out so im not very knowledgeable about the flue , side draft , hood or anything . Also im from southern indiana nice to see a hoosier responding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Welcome to the craft and the site. With 12 inch pipe (inside area= 3.14x6x6=113 square inches) a 10 x10" openeing would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gehljoe Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thanks for the replies got it up and it draws great no more smoky shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Put some type cover or cap on the top. A flue that size can draw rain from a passing cloud and into the shop. (Do not ask how I know this.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That is why we have tip up caps on our 30" flues or more on our Maple sugaring evaporators. Amazing how much snow and rain can get down those things. Cap hinged on one side with a 5/16 or 3/8" rod running up the outside to open and close (when it is cold of course) Only notched at full open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That is why we have tip up caps on our 30" flues or more on our Maple sugaring evaporators. Amazing how much snow and rain can get down those things. Cap hinged on one side with a 5/16 or 3/8" rod running up the outside to open and close (when it is cold of course) Only notched at full open. Do you have a picture of your cap setup? My cap is fixed, but it's so tall because off the 12" pipe that I get a lot of water down it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I don't think I have picture of it up close but might be in a photo of the sugarhouse itself. I'll look and see. Not sure if it came with the evaporator or something my son built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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