Once you have determined the size of the chimney flue, select a chimney plug that is slightly smaller than the flue. A: Two Chimney Draught Stoppers can be glued together with upholstery glue to make either a wider or longer draft stopper than the regular size, then cut down to suit the size of your chimney flue. If you have any other shaped flue, measure the depth and width of the nearest narrowest part. Don’t worry if it’s an odd shape, just measure the widest bits and the wool felt will squash in to fit.

I found the copper pipe draining my TPR valve also stays warm so it is obviously losing energy too and I have covered it in foam lagging. It might be helpful to offer this in a "Customers who bought Valvecosy also bought ..." type offer. As you can see the installation process is simple and most people can do it on their own without any difficulty if you do find this difficult to install, you can also ask a handyman or chimney sweep to install it for you. The different materials used in flue plugs Pre-fabricated flues are suitable for only semi inset living flame; outset living flame and radiant gas fires.Balanced flue gas fires are available in inset or outset versions and are glass fronted. They require installation on a suitable outside wall of a property.

There are products on the market called “chimney balloons” that are specially designed to inflate to fit the inside of your flue. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends using them to seal your chimney at the end of this article.Inflatable chimney plugs: The Inflatable plug are the most common type you can buy, they are typically made from durable, heat-resistant materials such as silicone or neoprene, the majority of them are inflated using a manual or electric pump and can be easily removed when you want to use your fireplace, you can also buy them with a handle that makes A:With this being a DIY product, we cannot provide an installation warranty. The installation process is outside of our control. I can hear some of you asking: isn’t stopping drafts what my damper is for? Or maybe you use the term “flue,” as in “opening and closing the flue.” (Technically the flue is the opening in your chimney, and the damper is the flap that opens and closes). Specific clearances around the flue or chimney must be maintained, and a chimney or flue must rise a certain distance from the roof, usually ten feet high, measured horizontally from the chimney top to the nearest roof section. Inspections for chimney flues My DIY chimney plug does not have this failsafe. I would need to take care to remove the plug before I move out so that someone doesn’t unknowingly start a fire in one of the fireplaces.

Moreover,iIt can also make it easier to sweep overtime but make sure that your flue liner does not get punctured. Opening Size is normally a 36″ x 36″ (375mm x 375mm) opening with a lintel above and can be closed down to a 16″ x 22″ (400 x 550mm) opening. It’s very important that the handle is long enough – firstly because it’s a lot easier to put in, and secondly the end of the handle must show in the fireplace so that no-one inadvertently lights a fire with the Sheep in place. We have two wood burning fireplaces we do not use. We could, but for a variety of reasons, we really like our forced-air gas furnace.

Chimney sheep: Chimney sheep are an alternative to inflatable plugs because they are more like an insulated felt type of material, and they can be easily pushed up into almost any damper or flue, they are water and weather resistant making them another great choice. A:The Chimney Draught Stopper can help reduce outside noise. However, that is not the main purpose of the Chimney Draught Stopper- only a perk. There are things you can do to prevent the buildup of creosote. If you have a fireplace or woodstove, burn well-seasoned, dry wood—green wood with a higher moisture content produces smoke that is lower in temperature and contains more volatiles that condenses into creosote on the flue walls.

It is quite normal to detect low levels of CO in an average living room (up to 20 ppm) particularly in a smoker’s room. In the research we did, this solution seemed to work for other people and we figured we would try it first before buying insulation or the balloon. After all, the price was right. FREE! Foam plugs are also made from insulation materials and they can be easy to install and mold to the shape of the chimney, but they might not be as durable as metal or fiberglass. A more permanent option is a poured concrete replacement flue. Ideal for reinforcing the structure of older chimneys, a concrete liner is installed by first inserting a long, heavy-duty balloon called a former down into the chimney, applying a temporary seal to the bottom of the old flue, and pouring concrete down around the former.Ease of installation: buy one that you know will be easy to install, some plugs require special tools or a professional to install them, but most can be easily installed by most homeowners. Experts recommend closing off the fireplace(s) with plastic sheeting and duct tape before the event and laying drop cloths over adjacent furnishings. A:We do have some installers around the country who could help you. To find out if we have a recommended installer in your area please call 1300 326 627 or pop us a message here. Pre-fabricated flues are therefore not suitable for solid fuel appliances; DGF taper tray or basket type gas fires and most fully inset gas fires.