Chim Cap’s Forever Vent kit gives 316L stainless, a double-ply .012 inch wall, a smooth interior, a top plate with rain cap and a tee.
Why smooth matters
A corrugated liner traps soot in its ribs. A smooth wall is easier to brush.
Before you buy
A flexible liner goes inside a sound masonry chimney. Have a CSIA-certified sweep inspect the flue first, match the liner to your stove outlet, and ask whether your chimney needs insulation under the liner’s listing.
The declared numbers, and where they stop
Strengths
Twice the wall thickness of FireSafe
Smooth bore is easier to sweep
Complete tee kit
Compromises
Heavier and stiffer to install
The draft gain claim comes with no measurement
No UL number in what we read
Specifications
Size
6 in x 25 ft
Material
316L stainless
Thickness
0.012 in
Construction
SmoothWall, double ply
Included
13 x 13 in top plate with rain cap, tee, tee cap, fasteners
Weight
37.2 lb
Stated gain
20% draft and efficiency, no test named
Amazon reference
B0085VO8CC
Questions this one prompts
What does SmoothWall add?
A smooth inner surface. The listing claims 20 percent better draft, with no test named.
How thick is it?
.012 inch, according to the listing.
Our score
7.9/ 10
Worth the premium for the smooth wall. Confirm the listing with the seller.
The price on Amazon.com
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $646 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
Who buys this one, among wood heating appliances
An owner who wants a smooth, thicker flue for easier sweeping.
Sources
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