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[Closed] Does this flue look right?

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I've just noticed that the flue on my gas stove isn't sealed, is that ok? Should I put some flue sealant on it or is it ok to leave? Or does it require a proper check instead? We have a carbon monoxide reader in the room and it's never gone off.

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Posted : 14/02/2021 1:53 pm
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Does this work?


 
Posted : 14/02/2021 1:57 pm
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You might be surprised to learn that a lot of flues like the old Selkirk qc stuff used on atmospheric boilers is not gas tight. Yours shouldn't be anything to worry about but a bead of sealant wouldn't go amiss.


 
Posted : 14/02/2021 2:21 pm
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Looks like it is an open flued appliance, therefore the flue is open to the room that it is in. But yes usually the bottom connection of a flue should be sealed to the appliance, traditionally with fire cement which tends to crack after time. Try some high temp silicone.


 
Posted : 14/02/2021 2:29 pm
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Thanks both, I’ll get it sealed.


 
Posted : 14/02/2021 2:40 pm

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