We have put a logburner into an ex open fire place. Would appreciate advise please?

Question

I had the fireplace removed and fire proofboard placed around and above the woodburner about a two foot pipe from the woodburner through the fire board into the chimney the pipe bandaged & sealed as it enters the woodburner. The fireplace has had an open fire in there for about 30 years with no problems. I know there is various more expensive and recommended ways of going but can anybody advise me as to the safety of my option. I'm not about to light it until I do more research. Would appreciate any help thanks. mart492

Answer 1

As you have not fitted a liner to the chimney, there is a possibility that the deposits of natural tar from the fire will adhere to the rough sides of the brichwork.

Over time there could be a substantial build-up, and the whole thing could go on fire.

The other possibility is that carbon monoxide could leak through the pores in the brickwork into the rooms above.

Get a quote for a liner.

Answer 2

If you want to be 100% safe - fit a flue liner. You can DIY. CO poisoning can result if the products of combustion from this type of appliance leak into a room.

Answer 3

One thing you may wish to consider, I did it your way initially and then altered it, is the ease of cleaning the chimney in the future. I find with my log burner especially if burning pine, that it is necessary to clean the chimney every year. Use a steel brush not the nylon version which is usually supplied with the rods. Instead of using fireproof board i used blocks which i later rendered with sand and cement and built in a 4inch gap at the bottom to shovel out any loose soot that came from the cleaning. This had two advantages, first was ease of cleaning,second when using the rods only the hole that the pipe enters the chimney had to be blocked with rag and so no soot is able to enter the room.  Possibly worth thinking about when you have to clean the chimney next.

Answer 4

There should be no problems with what you have done. If the chimney has previously been used with a solid fuel appliance then ensure it is thoroughly swept by a professional and carry out a smoke test to ensure the chimney is structurally sound and there are no leaks. (Make sure all rooms that the chimney runs through; including the loft space are checked when doing the smoke test to check for signs of leaking) Fit a CO detector to be on the safe side when the new appliance is up and running.

Hope that helps...

Answer 5

Have the chimney professionally cleaned and install a carbon monoxide detector close to the burner.

Answer 6

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