TEE WITH CAP SINGLE WALL BLACK PIPE - 7"Ø SP00111

The tee with cap serves multiple important functions in your wood stove venting system. It's used when your stove has a rear outlet collar and you need to direct the exhaust upward to connect with the vertical chimney pipe. The removable cap at the bottom of the tee provides a crucial clean-out access point, allowing you to easily inspect, maintain, and clean your stove pipe system without having to disassemble the entire installation. This design makes regular maintenance much more convenient and helps ensure your system operates safely and efficiently.

The 22 gauge cold-rolled steel used in this tee is significantly thicker and more durable than standard 24 gauge stove pipe found at most hardware stores. Specifically, 22 gauge steel is approximately 60% thicker than 24 gauge material. This extra thickness provides superior structural integrity, better heat resistance, and longer service life. The heavier gauge steel also ensures that the welded seams remain completely sealed over time, preventing any smoke or flue gas leakage that can occur with thinner materials.

Single wall stove pipe, including this tee with cap, requires a minimum clearance of 18 inches to all combustible materials. This includes walls, ceilings, wood mantles, furniture, and any other flammable surfaces. It's critically important to maintain this clearance throughout the entire length of your single wall pipe installation to prevent fire hazards. Single wall pipe should never be run through walls or ceilings, and it should not be used outdoors where exposed to weather elements.

No, single wall stove pipe including this tee is designed for interior use only and should not be used outdoors where it would be exposed to weather elements. Additionally, single wall pipe must never be run through walls, ceilings, or floors. If you need to pass through a wall or combustible surface, you must transition to a properly rated and insulated double-wall or Class A chimney pipe system with appropriate thimbles and fire stops. For outdoor installations or chimney runs, you'll need to use insulated chimney pipe rated for that application.

Cleaning through the tee cap is straightforward and convenient. First, ensure your stove is completely cold. Remove the clean-out cap from the bottom of the tee by simply pulling it off (the cap is designed to fit snugly but removably). Use a chimney brush appropriate for your 7-inch diameter pipe, inserting it through the cap opening. You can brush upward into the vertical pipe section to remove creosote and soot buildup. Have a metal container ready to catch debris as it falls down through the tee opening. After cleaning, inspect the interior for any damage or excessive buildup, then replace the cap securely.

This 7-inch single wall tee with cap is designed for use with wood burning stoves, coal burning stoves, and other solid fuel appliances that have a rear outlet collar matching the 7-inch diameter. It's suitable for both residential and commercial applications where proper clearances can be maintained. The tee is specifically engineered for appliances that exhaust through single wall connector pipe systems. Always verify that your specific appliance manufacturer recommends single wall pipe and that the 7-inch diameter matches your stove's exhaust collar before installation.

Installation is designed to be straightforward, especially with the precision manufacturing of this tee. The continuous laser welded seam ensures that the pipe maintains a perfectly round shape, which means each connection fits consistently without gaps or misalignment. This is a significant advantage over cheaper clip-on or snap-lock pipes that can be oval-shaped or inconsistent. The welded construction not only provides a cleaner, more professional appearance but also creates a completely sealed seam that prevents any smoke leakage. The male and female ends slip together smoothly, and the perfectly round design means you won't struggle with forcing connections or dealing with gaps that can occur with lower-quality products.

The limited lifetime warranty provides peace of mind for your investment in quality stove pipe components. This warranty typically covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions. The heavy 22 gauge steel construction and laser welded seams are designed to last for many years of regular use with proper maintenance. For specific warranty terms, conditions, exclusions, and claim procedures, contact the manufacturer or retailer directly. The warranty demonstrates the manufacturer's confidence in the superior durability of their welded, heavy-gauge construction compared to standard hardware store alternatives.