Ever had the chimney cut through the stove jack?

ozyclint

WKR
Joined
Apr 27, 2012
Messages
2,194
Location
Queensland, Downunder
I spent a week in my 12 man Kifaru tipi recently.
Had 2 days of strong wind.
Woke up one morning to find that the exposed edge of the chimney had cut into the stove jack fabric quite a long way with all the flapping of the tipi.

I've never heard of this problem. Anyone else experienced the same?
A mate was in his Supertarp with stove and he had the exact same issue.

Using some silicone coated fibreglass, heat resistant fabric I put a patch either side of the tear in the stove jack and sewed right through.
I also made a collar to fit over the chimney to cover the exposed edge where it goes through the stove jack. I used Coats Firefly aramid thread. Supposed to be heat resistant.
This should eliminate this ever happening again.

VideoCapture_20250727-131257.jpg

20250727_125446.jpg20250727_125340.jpg
 
I like the collar you made. I didn’t have that issue but I do have a teepee without the stove jack and I wrapped the stove pipe with automotive exhaust wrap with stainless zip ties. It’s worked good for my use.
 
Back
Top