Dec 19, 2021 · On the first visit, we will drop a sponge from the top of the chimney to the base of the flue. We will then pour the PCR down the chimney and pull the sponge up using a winch. Once the PCR cures, we will return to remove any residual debris. Shifted flue tiles were also observed in the chimney, which can allow smoke to escape the flue.

Aug 27, 2019 · What's the general thought on poured liners vs. SS liners. We actually have a poured liner in our fireplace's masonry chimney that the previous owner did about 20 years ago. It seems to work well draft wise. Is a poured liner overkill for a concrete block chimney? Overall I'm looking for something safe and long-lasting.

Nov 13, 2021 · I have a neighbor who owns a chimney service. He said he has the correct equipment to ovalize liners and is happy to do it for me (I helped him build a deck last year, we kinda have a quid pro quo thing going on). My chimney terracotta liner is 6.5x11, so I plan on taking him up on the offer so I can insulate my liner.

Aug 3, 2006 · CHIM-A-LATOR® stainless steel liner systems are available in 5" to 12" round diameters. The liner is type 304 or type 316 stainless steel. Coal burning appliances must be connected only with type 316 connectors and liners. The CHIM-A-LATOR® liner system is intended for use in an unlined chimney with at least 4" of masonry all around.

Jan 23, 2007 · A newly- ignited chimney fire does not engulf the entire chimney at once; in fact, it is likely that there is no point where the full length of the flue is on fire... The standard advice given to homeowners, should they have a chimney fire, is to close the air controls on the appliance and any other sources of entry into the system.

Aug 27, 2019 · Just have the liners knocked out Yeah. I think I'm going to have the mason do that when he raised the chimney a few blocks to bring it up to code. He does that a lot for the supaflue install, but will probably just run a rigid liner instead. My …

Dec 21, 2020 · The chimney use to service an oil burner..... It was new pipe installed about five years ago....(ditched and old chimney and installed the Classa A pipe..... It was a little sooty inside.. ran the 6" brush up it..... a bunch of time..... probably got about 3/4 of a 5 gallon pail of soot out of the chimney.....

Oct 7, 2008 · If you have a shake roof or live on wooded property, it's a damned good idea to leave it installed. In any case, the chimney cap/spark arrestor screen are not a source of creosote, just a nice cool place at the top of the chimney for creosote to condense out. The creosote is being produced in the appliance at the bottom of the chimney.

Apr 12, 2010 · First year burning wood question for the panel. Is it normal to have to clean the wire mesh inside the cap due to it being clogged during the heating season or am I burning wrong? Wood is dry, 3-4 years old and the black stuff was a crunchy dry texture. I ran a screwdriver around inside the mesh...

Apr 22, 2010 · This is not quite correct. Draft strength is a function of chimney height and temperature differential. At the same flue and outside temps, a 20' tall 6" diameter chimney will measure the same draft as an 8" one of the same height.