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I have seen stove rope installed with screws (not sure how that works) and i have seen it installed with sealant. I would like to here from both sides as to how they are holding up and what SMF members recommend.... Thanx
I used the glue that came with my rope on my smoker. it lasted around 6 months before it fell off. I tried to reattach with high temp silicone and that didn't stick to the glue impregnated rope. I am going to buy new rope and try again with high temp silicone. I wounder about the screw idea, I would think it would leave gaps.
I've used heat resistant silicone on flue joints and was berated by several members of this forum saying 'it won't work - don't use it anywhere near a stove, etc'.
In fairness, when burning hard, your flue pipe can get up to much higher temps than the silicone is supposed to cope with. Somebody had the stuff melt and fall out of the joints.