DuraVent DuraBlack Features
- Connects DuraBlack to the Stove: Fits the stove's flue collar so the connector pipe seats squarely rather than relying on a friction fit that loosens as the pipe heats and cools.
- Economical Single-Wall Connector: The cost-effective way to connect a wood stove to a manufactured chimney when you have the clearance for it. Roughly a third the cost of double wall for the same run.
- 24-Gauge Lock-Seamed Steel: Heavier than the thin stovepipe sold at hardware stores, with a lock-seamed body that holds its shape and resists warping through repeated heat cycles.
- Die-Formed End Fittings: Ends are die-formed rather than rolled, so sections seat squarely and stay tight. The drip-free design keeps condensed creosote inside the pipe rather than running out a seam onto the stove.
- Black Painted Finish: A clean finished black surface out of the box, no priming or painting needed, and it matches standard black stove bodies.
DuraBlack Pipe Specifications
| Part Number | 6DBK-AD |
| Inner Diameter | 6" |
| Function | Connects DuraBlack to stove collar |
| Construction | Single-wall, lock-seamed |
| Material | 24-gauge steel |
| Finish | Black painted |
| End Fittings | Die-formed, drip-free design |
| Clearance to Combustibles | 18" |
| Application | Interior use only, stove to chimney |
| Connects To | Class A chimney via 6DVL-ADT adaptor |
DuraBlack Single Wall Stove Pipe Installation Manual
Download the full manufacturer installation instructions before you begin. Installation must follow these instructions and your appliance manual to stay code compliant and keep the warranty valid.
DuraBlack Stovepipe FAQ
Is single wall good enough, or should I pay for double wall?
Single wall is fine when you have the clearance and want to save money. Double wall drafts better, builds less creosote and fits tighter spaces. If the stove is in a corner or alcove, go double wall.
Can it pass through a wall or ceiling?
No. This is interior connector pipe only. Any penetration through a wall, ceiling or roof requires Class A chimney, joined to this pipe with a chimney adaptor.
How do I attach it to my stove?
Use the DuraBlack stovepipe adaptor (6DBK-AD) at the stove's flue collar. Sections should be secured with sheet metal screws, crimped end pointing down toward the stove so condensation stays inside the pipe.
What gauge is it and does that matter?
24-gauge, heavier than the thin big-box stovepipe that tends to warp. Thicker steel holds its shape through the heat cycling a wood stove puts a connector through every season.
Do I need to cut it to fit?
Usually not. Fixed 24" and 48" lengths plus a telescoping section spanning 44" to 68" cover most runs without cutting or crimping.
How often should it be replaced?
Inspect it every season when the chimney is swept. Single wall connector pipe is a wear item, replace it when you see rust-through, warping or seams opening up.
How far does this need to be from the wall?
18" to any combustible surface. If you cannot hold 18", use double wall DVL instead, which drops the requirement to 6". Never reduce clearance with a homemade heat shield unless your stove manual permits it.