draught question

[pict]

Last night my stove started smoking back heavily-the chimney was hot, the firebox was hot-but every time I opened the door, smoke pours out!
tried again just now-sam thing!
what causes this -anyone know?

btw-damper fully open. have fresh air kit also.

 

[nshif]

Check your stack cap, sounds cloged to me

 

[ScubaSteve]

Sounds like a blocked chimney to me also

 

[pict]

you're right! set ladders to roof, found wire mesh on cap blocked with crud. removed, cleaned, replaced-hey presto!
Slipped on ice on roof, pulled every muscle in my body, nearly slid off roof, grabbed onto chimney support leg, bent it, came to a stop with half of body hanging off roof edge. cursed loudly.Filled trousers.

Stove working great again!

 

[begreen]

Whew, glad it wasn't more serious. Ya'll be careful when going up on a ladder and the roof at this time of year. Especially when it's icy.

 

[thephotohound]

Pict - Glad you're OK. That's no joking matter. On a lighter note, I read this entire thread, and I still don't know what any of this has to do with beer..... (draught)

 

[JimWalshin845]

you're right! set ladders to roof, found wire mesh on cap blocked with crud. removed, cleaned, replaced-hey presto!
Slipped on ice on roof, pulled every muscle in my body, nearly slid off roof, grabbed onto chimney support leg, bent it, came to a stop with half of body hanging off roof edge. cursed loudly.Filled trousers.

Stove working great again!

:lol: Spewed coffee all over the monitor and keyboard.... Safe burning!

 

[Willhound]

Hey Pict
Glad to hear you're OK, and that you solved your problem, but I gotta tell ya, I read your description aloud and my wife and daughter laughed their a66e6 off. I think because they could easily picture that also being me....

 

[Robbie]

Binoculars help a bunch if you can see the cap..........saves from having to climb on the roof.

Also, if you can get in a position to see light through the screen it really helps, even if you have to prop on a neighbors tree to get a good view........might want to let them know what you are doing though..........


Robbie