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A bridge too far ? exhaust to chimney

 
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New build in off grid cabin. Am considering trying to keep exhaust flue under floor until it hits closet and chimney enclosure. Am not confident in it's draw or fire starting potential without smoking me out. Looking for more seasoned opinions as to whether stupid idea or possible. Thanks
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My first thought on seeing your sketch is that the angled flue through the wall is likely to draw water into the wall structure. I understand reducing bends, but think that risks a long-term problem. I would just run the flue straight out to the chimney, though that makes it difficult to clean the chimney from below, depending on ground level.

How inconvenient would it be to add a priming port to the base of the chimney so you can warm it if you find you need to?

Another possibility would be a small (4"?) bypass running up from the top of the bell to the ceiling and off to the chimney. Probably not the best look, but might be very useful.

How bad would it be to run the exhaust up from the end of the bench to the ceiling and straight out to the chimney?
 
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Agree with water comment, but here the chimney is large enclosed wood structure (+/- 5'x5') so non issue.  Being that size w only one flue can easily have access to prime from bottom of vertical run w small heat or fan. Do you think that would provide enough draw to get up and running ?  Reason for all this is to avoid flue in house visually...but not at cost of function.
 
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If the chimney is enclosed and out of the weather, it will certainly be safe from water and probably warmer than if exposed to outside air. Draft strength sounds like an unknowable question in advance, depending on details of the house and surroundings.

I do think the little bypass you show from barrel to exit flue would not do anything useful. The open channel would have less friction.
 
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