chimney balloon substitute??

wrightk

Gloomendoom wrote: »

You do realise that Mrs Baggins has probably moved on to a new burrow since she made her original post... 8 years ago!

:rotfl: Whoops I blame the mods for keeping the post alive for so long

dominoman

Hurley wrote: »

Also, does anyone think a loft insulation board laid flat in there could work, the celotex type ones?

Yes, I think that would be perfect. Cellotex would work, though any sheet will work just as well. You don't need the insulation given the small area.

For one of my chimneys that just has dried flowers in it I just used an old sheet of plywood, cut to size, with a few small holes drilled in it.

phil24_7

In my disused fireplace in the dining room I put some 40mm polystyrene up there and put a 20-30mm hole in the middle.

Hurley

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

fiscalfreckles

Wondering if anyone who has used a chimney balloon can help - do you need an electric inflater to blow them up?

anto164

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

Wondering if anyone who has used a chimney balloon can help - do you need an electric inflater to blow them up?

Says here --> http://www.chimneyballoon.co.uk/The-Balloon/FAQs/

Answer, no.