Hello everyone,
I have a problem with our fireplace. The fire regularly dies down even when the fireplace door and windows are open. So it can't be due to a lack of air. However, sometimes the fire flares up again quickly. I also find that the fire burns unevenly, and I can clearly hear air whistling through the chimney.
What could be causing this?
Thank you for your advice.
I have a problem with our fireplace. The fire regularly dies down even when the fireplace door and windows are open. So it can't be due to a lack of air. However, sometimes the fire flares up again quickly. I also find that the fire burns unevenly, and I can clearly hear air whistling through the chimney.
What could be causing this?
Thank you for your advice.
Hello everyone,
First of all, thank you very much for your information.
We already had an inspector at the house, and he wasn’t happy either when we explained the problem.
I think we need to clarify this with the builder. I am eagerly awaiting their solution. A friend of ours also gave us a tip. We should put an inflated balloon into the vent. That way, no air could flow back.
I touched my head and said no, thank you.
Best regards
First of all, thank you very much for your information.
We already had an inspector at the house, and he wasn’t happy either when we explained the problem.
I think we need to clarify this with the builder. I am eagerly awaiting their solution. A friend of ours also gave us a tip. We should put an inflated balloon into the vent. That way, no air could flow back.
I touched my head and said no, thank you.
Best regards
K
Karl-Steffen-128 Oct 2014 13:46Of course, I don’t have extensive knowledge about this issue. However, I suspect it is related to the air-dependent operation. I have seen a similar problem on a construction site where a 200 mm (8 inches) PVC sewer pipe was installed outside.
In my house, I have an air-independent stove, and here there are no differences due to wind or temperature.
Best regards
In my house, I have an air-independent stove, and here there are no differences due to wind or temperature.
Best regards
Hello,
The way this chimney is operated, it is extremely inefficient. An exhaust flap is simply necessary, along with a draft limiter. In my opinion, this can be managed with the air supply via the ventilation seam. The idea of the inflated balloon is, of course, nonsense.
Good luck
The way this chimney is operated, it is extremely inefficient. An exhaust flap is simply necessary, along with a draft limiter. In my opinion, this can be managed with the air supply via the ventilation seam. The idea of the inflated balloon is, of course, nonsense.
Good luck
H
herrmann-15 Nov 2014 00:48I simply assume that the two grates at the bottom have little to do with the combustion. The fire receives air supply through the ash pan located below. The firebox transfers heat to the air via the grate. Therefore, the fire remains consistent, and adjusting the grates does not have any effect.
Hello,
There is a slider located below the door. It has a symbol that looks similar to a volume control. I can move it left and right, but it doesn’t seem to affect the fire in the fireplace. At least, that’s how it feels to me. I haven’t adjusted anything on the grilles.
However, I don’t want to ask the chimney sweep, as I’m worried they might shut down the fireplace, especially now that the cold season is starting.
Best regards,
Nina
There is a slider located below the door. It has a symbol that looks similar to a volume control. I can move it left and right, but it doesn’t seem to affect the fire in the fireplace. At least, that’s how it feels to me. I haven’t adjusted anything on the grilles.
However, I don’t want to ask the chimney sweep, as I’m worried they might shut down the fireplace, especially now that the cold season is starting.
Best regards,
Nina
A note about the damper. If the draft is strong enough and you have no secondary control, you won’t notice any change when adjusting it. That flap down there never seals completely.
I see only three options for this problem: either stop using the chimney, live with the situation, or retrofit the flap.
Best regards
I see only three options for this problem: either stop using the chimney, live with the situation, or retrofit the flap.
Best regards
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