selikirk 6inch double wall ipe

[masseyowner]

seilkirk double wall 6 inch chimney, yeah whe my pipe attaches to my stove, where the outer doublw wall pipe comes in through the wall, i see a dril coming from inside the pipe, what could be at issue

 

[flembo]

Not sure what you are describing but could it be someone was trying to drill a hole for a screw and broke the drill off, just leaving it in there.

 

[masseyowner]

no its been up for 20 years no leaks of water into the pipe, noticed it this spring, pulled off pipes inside, can see any trail of water indide the pipe, wondering where its coming from, it appears durring a rain

 

[Square Eye]

I can’t help with the problem, but I think the word “dril” in the op’s post is a typo and should be “drip”.

 

[masseyowner]

I can’t help with the problem, but I think the word “dril” in the op’s post is a typo and should be “drip”.

yes its a drip inside, not coming from area of pipe that handles stove exhaust, wonder if its coming from inside the double wall, stack has a vent cover on it... could it be in the wall thimble in the jacket, its seald outside around the outer case.

 

[masseyowner]

i disassemble the inside pipe from the stove, and could not find any rust, this was as it was raining....no holes in aera where inside pipes attach to the wall thimble, added some flame retardent caulking, and still drips

 

[Jim.ME]

Condensation forming between the two pipes?

 

[masseyowner]

Condensation forming between the two pipes?

wonder about that, humidity is neglible, not fired stove in a week

 

[Dingo3]

no its been up for 20 years no leaks of water into the pipe, noticed it this spring, pulled off pipes inside, can see any trail of water indide the pipe, wondering where its coming from, it appears durring a rain

If it only appears during a rain the cap could have a leak. Missing screw or rivet in the cap.
If it’s windy the rain could be blowing in under the cap roof.

 

[flembo]

I can’t help with the problem, but I think the word “dril” in the op’s post is a typo and should be “drip”.

ya I got sucked in big time. HA HA

 

[masseyowner]

If it only appears during a rain the cap could have a leak. Missing screw or rivet in the cap.
If it’s windy the rain could be blowing in under the cap roof.

yeah i'll climb up tomorrow and look at the cap

 

[masseyowner]

Condensation forming between the two pipes?

why would that happen, should not be any moisture in there

 

[Tim in New York]

Have had that same chimney for our wood stove for 35 years, but 2 different installations - I decided it was too risky climbing the roof to clean it so I had a new one installed through the wall with a T. Anyway, when the old one came out there was one piece that the original installers screwed something up and drilled some holes in the wrong spot. They simply put some screws in the bad holes and drilled another set. So just maybe you have a similar case? We used that first version of the chimney for close to 20 years before taking it out with no issues.

 

[masseyowner]

Have had that same chimney for our wood stove for 35 years, but 2 different installations - I decided it was too risky climbing the roof to clean it so I had a new one installed through the wall with a T. Anyway, when the old one came out there was one piece that the original installers screwed something up and drilled some holes in the wrong spot. They simply put some screws in the bad holes and drilled another set. So just maybe you have a similar case? We used that first version of the chimney for close to 20 years before taking it out with no issues.

no holes drilled in mine, all pipes interlocking with clamps... hmm... yeah put more ca;luking where thimble goes through wall, apperas its inthe inner jacket...

 

[masseyowner]

Have had that same chimney for our wood stove for 35 years, but 2 different installations - I decided it was too risky climbing the roof to clean it so I had a new one installed through the wall with a T. Anyway, when the old one came out there was one piece that the original installers screwed something up and drilled some holes in the wrong spot. They simply put some screws in the bad holes and drilled another set. So just maybe you have a similar case? We used that first version of the chimney for close to 20 years before taking it out with no issues.

i did the install in 2003, and no no drilling invoilbed of screws, all put together as per instructions, no troubles with it since install, till this spring, wondering if its common for water to infiltrate into inner jacket

 

[Ericp351]

Source of water DOES Not Matter. Your set up is way past its due date. 20+ years on cheapy "double wall" , triple track, et cetera = scrap. Replace with like, better, or masonry. THEN -on way to scrapyard to get your $6 , figure out your leak. This is a no brainer!

 

[masseyowner]

Source of water DOES Not Matter. Your set up is way past its due date. 20+ years on cheapy "double wall" , triple track, et cetera = scrap. Replace with like, better, or masonry. THEN -on way to scrapyard to get your $6 , figure out your leak. This is a no brainer!

selilkirk is cheapy pipe, find that hard to belive, is it common for water to infiltrates into the jacket

 

[masseyowner]

Source of water DOES Not Matter. Your set up is way past its due date. 20+ years on cheapy "double wall" , triple track, et cetera = scrap. Replace with like, better, or masonry. THEN -on way to scrapyard to get your $6 , figure out your leak. This is a no brainer!

chimney brushed yearly, and stove fired intermittently in winter

 

[Ericp351]

'Lest we forget- The Bitterness of low Quality is remembered after the Sweetness of low cost is forgotten' . Believe it. If you have a Son that you like who may sleep at your house I'd change it out. Did. I had Tripple Track. 8", NON leaking. I like my boy. I now have a proper Masonry Thimble going to a conventional Chimney, fire brick , brick face and bottom outside cleanout. Tin at 20+years... Believe! Now--- if my fat and evil X Wife just lived here..... Your house, your kid-if any... I ain't your insurance guy.

 

[masseyowner]

okay, update, pulled the thru wall thimble and put high tem sealant on area thats where pipes join together, seems water is leaking through inner jacket, leaks about 1 shot glass of water, fired up stove today, and still leaks only when firing with extremly dry wood... what is up