Very Hot Breast

[skyhuck]

I really don't think you have a chimney fire, I've had a few and IME you always know.

 

If it was swept in april and not lit since it should be squeaky clean.

[Climber85]

It's been lit quite a few times since then but just of an evening. Not for a whole day like today. Can't see any smoke coming out the chimney or a glow outside. Fire is dead now so I will see if the breast cools down, if not is it best to ring or am I panicking for no reason!? Don't want to waste anyone's time!

 

 

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[Stubby]

It's been lit quite a few times since then but just of an evening. Not for a whole day like today. Can't see any smoke coming out the chimney or a glow outside. Fire is dead now so I will see if the breast cools down, if not is it best to ring or am I panicking for no reason!? Don't want to waste anyone's time!

 

 

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If you got a chimney fire you usually get a good roaring sound from above . I don't think you have a problem .

[bikewoo]

i have had a few chimney fires with our old fire, down to lack of sweeping or christmas trees. when you do the flames will be out the pot and the noise is a very loud howl. if its all quiet with no sparks flames i wouldnt worry. after a fire there is a lot of white smoke out the pot. could be worth sweeping it though.

[Rich2484]

if your at all worried get a camera up there. if anything the cost will be off set by peace of mind at least.

[Mull]

Could be that there is an offset in chimney where it's hot upstairs, any bends or offsets would heat up a bit, any idea what kind of flue it is?

[Climber85]

On the plate is says

 

Chimney liner - 6" 904

 

Not 100% what that means?

 

 

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[skyhuck]

Its a 6" liner made from 904 stainless steel.

[farmer rod]

Its a 6" liner made from 904 stainless steel.

 

Is 904 a recognised grade of stainless?

[Alycidon]

On the plate is says

 

Chimney liner - 6" 904

 

Not 100% what that means?

 

 

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6 inch is the diameter, this is the correct size for most woodburners. 904 is the grade of stainless steel, 904 is the highest quality grade and is usually warranted for 20-25 years. Sounds like a good quality install.

 

If the liner is laying against the side of the chimney it will warm the bricks, its the major cause of fires in thatched properties. The liner does get pretty hot.

 

As others have said I would be pretty sure you have no chimney fire, is there a cowl of some sort on top of the pot?. I assume so, you are not reporting smoke coming back into the room caused by a jackdaw nest in the flue which has maybe caught fire.

 

I assume you have not been burning wet wood since it was swept, it you have you may have tars in the flue which has ignited.

 

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