AC-3000 Vent kit

[PennPellet]

1) Has anyone used the AC-3000 vent kit for a Harman? Thoughts? (http://www.overstockstoves.com/acpeinkit.html)


2) Also, did anyone use a generic pellet vent stove adapter like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/DuraVent...-Pipe-Adapter-3079/100679727#customer_reviews ...

vs

a pelletvent pro harman adapter (http://www.duravent.com/docs/product/pvp_harman_adapter_web.pdf)

the two adapters look about the same to me.

Thanks again!

 

[smwilliamson]

The Harman take off fits in the void between the double wall pipe and an adapter is not needed if you fill the pipe with silicone. That vent kit is consumer grade, requires 3 screws at each joint with silicone, not enough venting to do a corner install and not a length of any venting to go through a wall thicker than a 2x4. Cheap venting, will get the job done. Will rust out and fall apart over time. but will get you up and running for cheap.

 

[BrotherBart]

Will rust out and fall apart over time. but will get you up and running for cheap.

All three are Duravent. Since when is it cheap venting?

And since when did Duravent make pellet pipe that requires screws?

 

[smwilliamson]

since it's not 316Ti or evel 304L stainless, requires fasteners, has crimped seams, no pivots at the compents...it's cheap.

 

[BrotherBart]

Please post anything from Duravent where they require fasteners. Really, I need to know this stuff. Never seen anything from them but twist-lock.

 

[smwilliamson]

Please post anything from Duravent where they require fasteners. Really, I need to know this stuff. Never seen anything from them but twist-lock.

Not duravent but NFPA 211, anything without welded seams must be secured with fasteners

 

[BrotherBart]

Nope.

 

[smwilliamson]

Well then where am I getting these notions from? Perhaps MA building code. I'll find it but it's not going to be tonight.

 

[smwilliamson]

Nope.

Manufacture instructions #8 in the instructions must use RTV sealant, twist and lock, screws are optional.

 

[smwilliamson]

I know this info came from somewhere...perhaps it was part of th NFI thing...man, now I'm on a mission and I have too much other stuff to content with.