anticreosote powders

[johnsopi]

I'm burning a wood furnace so it is a non EPA aet-up and does smoke some. Do the anticreosote powders work? and if so which one do the best. I have chimney sweeped once a year and the chimney sweep thinks it looks good.

 

[mtarbert]

I use the powder Tri sodium phosphate. It is the active ingredient in the creosote removers and is a cleaner available in most hardware stores much cheaper. A two pound tub is around 3 dollars. Just sprinkle it on the hot coals and close the doors.
Mike

 

[johnsopi]

I read this about chloride based cleaners.

Here is an excerpt from the Wood Energy Technical Training reference manual, part of the Canadian training and certification system for wood heat technicians and inspectors

Chloride-based powders, containing copper, zinc, or other metals, are the oldest form of chimney chemical. The active ingredients in these powders are the heavy metals and chlorides which have the corrosive qualities of salt. Chloride-based powders are effective only at high temperatures, so they are sprinkled on an intense fire. Tests have shown that this form of anti-creosote powder is not particularly effective and the chloride-based powders attack steel and cast iron. Therefore, chloride-based powders are not recommended."

 

[JimWalshin845]

I read this about chloride based cleaners.

Here is an excerpt from the Wood Energy Technical Training reference manual, part of the Canadian training and certification system for wood heat technicians and inspectors

Chloride-based powders, containing copper, zinc, or other metals, are the oldest form of chimney chemical. The active ingredients in these powders are the heavy metals and chlorides which have the corrosive qualities of salt. Chloride-based powders are effective only at high temperatures, so they are sprinkled on an intense fire. Tests have shown that this form of anti-creosote powder is not particularly effective and the chloride-based powders attack steel and cast iron. Therefore, chloride-based powders are not recommended."

Did the article point to any product that is safe and effective?

 

[johnsopi]

They said if using achemical treatment, look for manganese based liquids, but not which ones.

 

[mtarbert]

As best as I can determin TSP does not contain Chloride ....is cheap and does a good job,,,

 

[johnsopi]

You are right Tri sodium phosphate has no chlorides. I'll try it. How much do you put in?

 

[bruce]

rutland cresote powder 1 scope a week works great

 

[mtarbert]

This may not sound very scientific but, I half fill an empty snuff (copenhagen) with TSP and put it in (on) a hot bed of coals and then close the doors. Has worked for me...Mike