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Draught coming down the chimney
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Stevepd
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We have a gas fire in the main room which is only really used when it’s very cold. With today’s high winds the draught coming down it is most annoying. Is there a purposeful way of getting rid of the draught that’s not permanent for when we want to use the fire?
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Chimney balloons.
A cheap way is a bit of rockwool insulation in a carrier bag loosely pushed up the chimney.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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As above, chimney balloons are good, as is a cheap homemade alternative. A good tip is to hang something from it on a piece of string, so that it's visible in the fireplace. That way, you have a visual reminder to remove it before using the fire.0
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Doozergirl wrote: »Chimney balloons.
A cheap way is a bit of rockwool insulation in a carrier bag loosely pushed up the chimney.
There is a gas fire that is occasionally used, so I assume a chimney balloon could not be used?
Maybe this?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/madcowls-revolving-chimney-cowl-stainless-steel-300-x-320mm/317380
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