Sentinel (Model CF) Product Knowledge 101
Basic Knowledge
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  1. Clearances
  2. The Double Wall Stove Pipe Advantage
  3. Basic Knowledge Quiz

Product Knowledge 101

The Double Wall Stove Pipe Advantage

Although more expensive, Double Wall Stove Pipe:

  • is close clearance (6" vs. 18")
  • last longer (12-15 years vs. 2-3 years - depending on usage)
  • is UL safety listed and Labeled (single wall is not)
  • runs cooler on the outside, so it is safer
  • maintains higher flue gas temperatures, so it performs better (the Wood Stove will be less likely to "smoke")
DOUBLE WALL verses Single Wall Stove Pipe
Product Tested & Labeled Material Clearances to combustibles Warranty
Model DSP Double Wall Stove Pipe To UL 103 Heavy gauge stainless steel/aluminized steel 6 inches Lifetime Warranty
Single Wall Stove Pipe Not tested or labeled Light gauge carbon steel 18 inches *no warranty
*If a wood burning appliance is used in the heating season, surveys have shown that a single wall stove pipe will need replacement every two or three years.

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