Flue pipe

1. What does a flue pipe do?
2. What is inside a flue pipe?
3. What is a flue pipe in fireplace?
4. Is flue same as chimney?

What does a flue pipe do?

The purpose of the flue pipe is to remove harmful byproducts of the combusted, or burned, fuel from inside your home.

What is inside a flue pipe?

It is made of metal and is covered by an insulating material. It is usually pitched upwards towards the chimney. This allows the exhaust gases to move easily into the chimney and the outside atmosphere. Toxic gases produced during combustion are expelled from the house through the exhaust vent.

What is a flue pipe in fireplace?

The flue is the working part of the chimney, conveying the products of combustion safely to the atmosphere. ... (created by the height of the chimney) - The difference in temperature between the appliance's exhaust gas and the outside temperature.

Is flue same as chimney?

A flue is the channel, pipe, or tube through which gases and smoke travel from a source of combustion (fireplace, furnace, boiler) to the outside environment. ... A chimney is, on the other hand, in its simplest definition, the housing that encases the flue. It is usually made of masonry, brick, or stone.