Seeking FEC Exhaust Pipe Options

Former Member

I went to Home Depot and bought a 5" cap that covers the FEC exhaust pipe for anti critter duty when not in use. Fits FEC exhaust pipe well.

I have decided that both at home on the deck and at comps I want a stack to bring the smoke to just above the height of the cooker. Smoke in area in the middle of turn in time on a hot no wind day won't work for me.

With my FEC came a fancy "high wind cap" that is more intricate than the simple diffusers I see in some pics.

I went to Home Depot and picked up a 24" 5" pipe onto which both my high wind and my end caps fit.

I also bought a 5" elbow and a couple clamps but the elbow does not fit in the FEC hole as is. I see pics of people with aluminum and ss elbows but no where do I read and detailed talk my fellow owners are making them fit.

Can anyone tell what they are using or show a pic of how they are making their 5" elbows fit?

Thanks in advance

12/22/112:13 PM

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Former Member

I know what you are talking about. I bought 2 elbows from Home Depot, one fit tight and the other would not go on at all. On mine, I have them fit over the outside of the FEC vent. Elbows will "stretch" a bit and make a very tight fit, which is good. The more you force it on there and once it is there, vigorously wiggle it around and that may help. I don't have to use clamps.

12/22/113:04 PM

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nordyMember

My elbow was crimped on one end as to fit inside a 5" pipe, but it still didn't fit the FEC100 pipe well. So I just added a couple more crimps and it fits great now. I don't have a stack on it... yet... just use the elbow to keep from having the prevailing winds blow directly into the exhaust.

12/22/113:15 PM

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Former Member

Thanks all I ordered the Iowa 80 elbow from another thread. Awesome resources here.

12/23/117:47 PM

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Former Member

Did you order the plain end elbow or the expanded end elbow? I need one of these also, but not sure which one to order.

1/16/1211:42 AM

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cbqMember

L-vent pipes (meant for pellet stoves) have adapters that will fit. The regular 5" pipe at home depot is a single wall pipe meant for wood stoves. It's not the same dimensions, which is why sometimes it doesn't fit.

1/28/127:26 PM

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joemMember

The expanded end fits tight on the outlet. You don't need the 1 inch chrome clamp but it looks better. I had to buy the 3 inch lap joint (available in chrome or stainless steel from Iowa 80) to attach my VacuStack cap.

2/6/1210:01 PM

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Former Member

Go to Amazon.com or http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ..._o02_s00_i00_details It is a 5" x 8' flex duct hose. It fits great, and no elbow is needed. I like to flex it up and then turn or hook it back down slightly. And at 8 feet long if it gets torn or damaged, you can just cut it and starch out another piece.

2/19/1210:42 AM

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Former Member

@ Joe M

I actually got a VacuStack Cap with my FEC

the Stack and the pipe for the Iowa 80 elbow and I assume the same if I add the Iowa 80 or comparable 24" pipe are the exact same diameter and butt up the same.

Please give all you can on the lape joint that you are using...I it exactly what I need.

Thanks

2/20/1212:50 PM

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joemMember

Basic Patrick I sent you a PM.
The lap joint (5" dia. x 3" wide) is perfect for joining the chrome elbow(Peterbilt 5"dia.w/flare x 9" long to the VacuStack. I bought the SS joint because the cap is SS and it was only $1 more. I used high heat foil HVAC tape to tape the two pipes together prior to applying the clamp to prevent liquid from running down the pipe. Looks great/works great!

2/20/129:09 PM

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