Aluminum foil
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MishMouse
Minister of Fire
Aluminum Foil has a lower melting point then steel.
For a list of melting points: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/melting-temperature-metals-d_860.html
For a list of melting points: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/melting-temperature-metals-d_860.html
Nick Mystic
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ridensnow23
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Aluminum can burn. That's what it's so dangerous to have aluminum wiring in a house. A loose connect and...poof. Even foil faced insulation can present problems in a house fire.
I wouldn't cut corners here.
I wouldn't cut corners here.
Should work. I don't recall ever seeing the aluminum foil on my grill catching fire. And if that block off plate gets as hot as my grill you will have bigger problems on your hands than it.
ETA: Just checked. Aluminum foil melts, not ignites, at 1220F.
ETA: Just checked. Aluminum foil melts, not ignites, at 1220F.
It also protects you from aliens and the US government from infiltrating your head.
But only if worn on head, as shown, not used in your chimney set up.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/ManWearingTinFoilHat.jpg
wenger7446
Feeling the Heat
Last I knew aluminum foil was used for protecting my thoughts from aliens.
MishMouse
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Backwoods Savage
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CenterTree
Minister of Fire
You do realize that the insulation on chimney liners is wrapped in aluminum foil don't you?
btuser
Minister of Fire
Aluminium wire has a tendency to move around when it's hot, working it's way out of a connection (not designed for AL wire) and creating a high impedance connection. Then it heats up and will burn back the insulation until it gets to something that will catch. Aluminium wiring doesn't burn, it just gets too hot if not terminated correctly.
But it does protect you from aliens when woven in a pyramid.
But it does protect you from aliens when woven in a pyramid.
I don't see much of a safety issue either but I don't think it would be all that effective or durable. But hey cant hurt to try.
weatherguy
Minister of Fire
You don't have to pull the insert to make a good block off plate, many of us have done it with the insert in place, many threads on how to do it. Just make it in two pieces, use cardboard for a cut out.
Plus, not only does aluminum foil protect you from aliens and the NSA stealing your thoughts, it improves TV reception immensely...
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CenterTree
Minister of Fire
oconnor
Minister of Fire
As long as you realize you are experimenting, go for it. As opposed to some, I'd be inclined to recommend an approved method.
Keep the aluminum away from the liner. Dissimilar metals may react under heating. Don't want unintended issues.
Keep the aluminum away from the liner. Dissimilar metals may react under heating. Don't want unintended issues.
oconnor
Minister of Fire
I assume you mean that the foil doesn't contact the liner, and I agree with your concerns. Hope this is a more helpful response.
CenterTree
Minister of Fire
Please advise the OP of "approved" methods and materials for block off plates and approved by who.
oconnor
Minister of Fire
No problem smarty pants. They specify 22 guage blue steel. His manual likely varies some from this, but this should serve to point out that one's manual likely tells them how.
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