14 x 24 inch Chimney Balloon Chimney Draught Excluder + FREE mouth inflation tube - NEW IMPROVED DESIGN, Made in the UK

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A:If your chimney is larger than 1000mm or 300mm, you can use a spray upholstery adhesive to combine 2 draught stoppers, and cut it down to size from there. Below are some tips for selecting the appropriate area to install the pillow and measuring instructions to select the correct size. You can also choose to have glass doors fitted to the opening of your traditional fireplace and provide a barrier between the fireplace and the room to help prevent cold drafts. So when would you buy a Chimney Balloon? If you accidentally light a fire with the Chimney Balloon in situ, it will instantly shrivel and fall out. If you light a fire with the Chimney Sheep in place, the fire will smoulder and not draw properly, and it’s fire retardant so it won’t burst into flames, which is fine with an open fire but to be honest the Chimney Balloon is a safer bet for gas fires. The Chimsoc by the way, being made of PVC, will withstand more heat and expand until it pops or burns and releases hydrogen chloride gas. Sinead Hoben’s independent review

At the moment PlanetCare is safely storing the used filtered materials. Once they have sufficient quantity, they will reuse/recycle it all. At the moment they are planning to reuse the materials by converting them into insulation mats. But, they're always on the lookout for viable solutions and will choose the best available option to reuse/ recycle the fibres. Most pillows come with a red reminder card that you can place inside the fireplace to remind you to remove the pillow before starting a fire. Fold blankets instead of rolling for storage if possible so they maintain their shape better when stored away.Yes, the Chimney Sheep is a relative new-comer and in some ways is riding the waves of the Chimney Balloon’s success, but I do feel it is simply an easier product to work with.” Tip: After installing the chimney pillow, make sure the inflation valve portion of the pillow is hanging freely and visible and not caught on anything inside the chimney. Easy to Use! – The Chimney Balloon is easy-to-install and does not emit an open flame or risk chimney fires—which means you are helping to protect the environment and lower heating costs. The rubber bands hold the top and bottom together, enabling it to push outwards as it’s inflated. The top and the bottom of the balloon provide a double barrier. Air is trapped inside the balloon, insulating the chimney against cold air sinking down, while simultaneously preventing warm air from rising up.

To explain how a Chimney Balloon works, we have to explain how a chimney works. The best analogy to demonstrate this is windows! Q: What can I do if my chimney is longer or wider than the dimensions of the Chimney Draught Stopper?Safe– Each balloon comes with a ‘Remember to Remove’ tag to remind you to take it out before you light a fire. However, if you forget and your Chimney Balloon is exposed to a naked flame or excess heat the balloon would simply shrivel and fall into the grate. The filter must be placed outside the washing machine on the drain hose. It should not be raised above the height of the drain hose exiting the washing machine. The hose length should be held to a minimum. Raising the filter and a long drain hose will both reduce the efficiency of pumping and filtering and should be avoided. Although fitting a chimney cap will help when it comes to preventing draughts and heat loss, using an additional draught excluder is still often a good idea.

Fitting a Chimney Balloon to an open chimney is like fitting the gap with double glazing. The Chimney Balloon is designed to inflate and push against all four walls of the chimney, holding itself firmly in place. There is a small vent in the side of the product which allows some airflow, permitting your chimney to “breathe” but only about 13% which will still make it effective as a draught excluder whilst ensuring your chimney doesn’t get damp. No chemicals are used in the construction or the functioning of the filter. Fibre retention is based solely on physical retention with the help of clever patent-pending technology. The best way to keep it clean is by placing a small amount of water inside its opening (about one cup) and letting it sit for four hours at least once every week. This will prevent creosote buildup from becoming an issue in the first place. Overall, chimney balloons have a good reputation and are often recommended, but that does not mean they are perfect. If you have used one of your balloons but want to keep using it over time rather than buying another one, it’s best to wash and dry your Chimney Balloon at least once every few months.

Using a Fireplace Draft Stopper

A: Five (5) years. However, ecoMaster has been installing Chimney Draught Stoppers since 2004 and has not had a complaint or any need for replacement during that time. A:It will breathe and allow moisture out. It does have some "sponge" like qualities if it rains heavily and will therefore soak up a limited amount of liquid. Over a short period of time that liquid will evaporate. If it is a really heavy downpour, once the chimney draught stopper has reached saturation, it will allow liquid through. Unlike wool, when it gets wet, it will not smell like damp sheep have taken up residence in your home. The Chimney Balloon is a case in point. Produced as a plastic balloon, the installation of the Chimney Balloon requires it to be blown up and inserted into the throat of the chimney. Place the Chimney Balloon near the base of your chimney with its flat surface facing up against any soot or creosote buildup that may have formed. You can also attach it to the top of your flue using a cord or rope, but this method is usually less effective because you’ll have trouble keeping its surface clean and intact.