Replacing a Stove Pipe Piece on Your Tent Stove

By Savotta – Load carrying equipment and sustainment systems | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: ハウツーガイド

A step-by-step guide to swapping a damaged 85 mm stove pipe section on a Savotta tent stove, from cooling the stove to checking the fit before your next fire.

Quick answer

Wait until the stove and every pipe section are completely cold, then remove the damaged 85 mm section, fit a genuine Savotta replacement, and check the joints before lighting the next fire.

Why a damaged section needs swapping, not patching

A tent stove chimney works as a system: each section carries smoke and heat away from the firebox. A dented, warped, or poorly seated section can disturb that path and make the whole stove harder to run predictably. Replacing the single affected segment keeps the rest of your setup in service.

This guide covers the 85 mm pipe variant only. If your stove uses a different pipe size, the same sequence applies, but confirm the correct variant before ordering.

When to replace rather than re-seat

If a section merely slipped out of place, re-seating it may be enough. Replace the piece when the metal is visibly deformed, the section no longer joins squarely with its neighbours, or it has been damaged enough that you no longer trust it in use. The catalog does not list wall thickness or temperature ratings for the spare, so judge condition visually and replace anything you are unsure about.

Step-by-step pipe replacement

Let the stove cool completely: Extinguish the fire and wait until the firebox, pipe sections, and nearby tent fabric are cold to the touch before you handle anything. Common mistake: working on a warm chimney and discovering a loose section only after it shifts. Cold metal is the checkpoint before any pipe work.
Identify the damaged section: Trace the chimney from the stove upward and mark the single 85 mm section that is deformed or no longer seats properly. Check the joints above and below it as well, so you do not replace the wrong segment.
Separate the chimney at the joints: Loosen and lift away the sections above the damaged piece first, supporting the chimney so it does not tip. Common mistake: pulling the damaged section out while the upper sections are still stacked on it.
Remove the old piece and compare: Take out the damaged section and set it beside the new Savotta 85 mm spare. Confirm the variant size matches before fitting; the catalog lists the 85 mm variant but no other dimensions, so a direct visual comparison is your check. If the sizes do not match, stop and confirm the variant before proceeding.
Fit the replacement section: Seat the new piece in the same position and orientation as the old one, then rebuild the chimney above it in order. Common mistake: forcing a joint that does not sit squarely instead of checking alignment.
Check every joint before lighting: Run a hand around each connection to confirm the sections sit flush, then make sure the chimney is stable and clear of the tent fabric. Do a short low fire first and watch the joints before settling in for a full burn. A short test fire is the final checkpoint, not the first full fire.

Product facts

Stove pipe piece, 85 mm: Genuine Savotta spare stove pipe piece for the 85 mm variant. Ordering the matching variant means the replacement segment is intended for your existing stove system rather than a generic pipe.
Stove pipe piece, 85 mm