Applying ACS To Fireplace Brick

[Sain6815]

Hey All

My question is, will ACS work on an open fire in the fireplace? I have some glazed creosote near the top around the damper.

Any suggestions on cleaning.

I am planning on adding a direct connect this year and a full liner next year.

The primary build up is not in the clay liner but in the actual fireplace.

 

[jetsam]

My top cleaning tip would be "run a full liner before you put the insert back in".

I doubt creosote on the brick is an actual fire hazard for a properly installed insert unless the liner is touching it, but I would still try to remove it just in case.

If you have a Buck 28000, you may also want to consider not putting it back in and upgrading to an EPA stove. Buck still makes big inserts if you like Bucks!

 

[begreen]

The chimney must be thoroughly cleaned and free of creosote before installing the liner. That includes accumulation on the smoke shelf.

As for using ACS to clean out a badly gunked up fireplace with an open fire...? Sounds like the potential makings for a chimney fire. at least clean it to the best of your ability first. If there is glaze creosote you may want to hire a pro to clean it.