A Question About Fireplaces

Ron · #1 02-16-2008, 05:13 PM

Maybe Bro Hoover can answer this one, we tried lighting up our fireplace one time & the damper was open but the burning log's smoke didn't go up the Chimney but proceeded to fill the house & go upstairs.

The Vietnamese family that was living there at the time thought the house was on fire and proceeded to natter in thier native tongue wondering if we were okay & if the fire department should be called.

We live in a duplex.

Does it need cleaning?
Could there be some critter who lives in my chimney?

Is it Chip & Dale?

Hoovie · #2 02-16-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Maybe Bro Hoover can answer this one, we tried lighting up our fireplace one time & the damper was open bu the burning log's smoke didn't go up the Chimney but proceeded to fill the house & go upstairs.

The Vietnamese family that was living there at the time thought the house was on fire and proceeded to natter in thier native tongue wondering if we were okay & if the fire department should be called.

We live in a duplex.

Does it need cleaning?
Could there be some critter who lives in my chimney?

Is it Chip & Dale?

Many possibilities and nattering in tongues won't fix it.

Let's eliminate the two obvious ones you mentioned first. Is there a proper bird/animal gaurd on the termination?

Have you burned over a cord of wood since it has been swept and/or is there more than 1/4" of soot or creosote visible when shining a light up beyond the damper?

Chip & Dale? Isn't that a furniture style? If your chest of drawers got into the chimney it is a fair assumption you have a blockage.

Ron · #3 02-16-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Many possibilities and nattering in tongues won't fix it.

Let's eliminate the two obvious ones you mentioned first. Is there a proper bird/animal gaurd on the termination?

Have you burned over a cord of wood since it has been swept and/or is there more than 1/4" of soot or creosote visible when shining a light up beyond the damper?

Chip & Dale? Isn't that a furniture style? If your chest of drawers got into the chimney it is a fair assumption you have a blockage.

First answer-NO!

Second Answer-there probably is a blockage of something.
Will dynamite or metamucil get the job done?

Hoovie · #4 02-16-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

First answer-NO!

Second Answer-there probably is a blockage of something.
Will dynamite or metamucil get the job done?

You need me with my fully equipped service vehicle to work some charm on your wallet - er... umm fireplace!

This whole experience should be relatively painless and done without the meds or IEDs... but do plan on cashing in a few CDs.

Ron · #5 02-16-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

You need me with my fully equipped service vehicle to work some charm on your wallet - er... umm fireplace!

This whole experience should be relatively painless and done without the meds or IEDs... but do plan on cashing in a few CDs.

I think someone quoted off hand about 100-200 Canadian not including the cost of explosives or evacuation of surrounding neighborhoods!

When can you get here?

Hoovie · #6 02-16-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I think someone quoted off hand about 1,000.00 -2,000.00 Canadian not including the cost of explosives or evacuation of surrounding neighborhoods!

When can you get here?

Let's work up a contract... Do you currently have a second mortgage?

Ron · #7 02-16-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Let's work up a contract... Do you currently have a second mortgage?

You, er, ah, sure have quite a mark up there Bro!

Sherri · #8 02-16-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

You, er, ah, sure have quite a mark up there Bro!

Oh you know it's that Hollywood star mentality. He has to keep up with Brad Pitt and all his other peers.

Hoovie · #9 02-16-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Oh you know it's that Hollywood star mentality. He has to keep up with Brad Pitt and all his other peers.

Who is Brad Pitt?

Revelationist · #10 02-19-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Maybe Bro Hoover can answer this one, we tried lighting up our fireplace one time & the damper was open but the burning log's smoke didn't go up the Chimney but proceeded to fill the house & go upstairs.

The Vietnamese family that was living there at the time thought the house was on fire and proceeded to natter in thier native tongue wondering if we were okay & if the fire department should be called.

We live in a duplex.

Does it need cleaning?
Could there be some critter who lives in my chimney?

Is it Chip & Dale?

The chimney should be (I believe it's) 2 foot higher than the highest point of the roof... if it's not, you can get a down draft from the wind going over the peak of the roof...