Flamefast Stove & Chimney Sweeping Log Helps to Remove Creosote, Soot and Tar Deposits (4 x Logs)

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Therefore, use CSL to render creosote more brittle for easier mechanical cleaning, as well as to lower volatile organic compounds in your chimney. Chimney sweep logs or creosote sweeping logs are supposed to loosen up that thick layer of grungy creosote that is left behind after a wood fire.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Because most chimneys do not have straight, vertical flues, the loosened creosote often winds up trapped in the bends of the flue. A chimney fire can reach temperatures of in excess of 1000°C and it is thought that 75% of house fires start with a chimney fire. When you get an inspection from a highly skilled chimney sweep you will have peace of mind knowing that your fireplace is now safe and damage free, able to withstand the use of the fireplace. A word of caution: the most common type of twin wall flue liners are made with 316 grade steel which many manufacturers say is unsuitable for coal.These types of logs contain a chemical catalyst with can reduce the early stages of creosote buildup up to 60% with repeated use. The chimney sweep log is not a miracle cure that will give you a sparkling clean and safe fireplace flue. A copy of the certificate is also required to be sent to you and the installer will also retain a copy.

The build-up of tar and volatile organic compounds in your chimney can be dangerous as it reduces the flow of gases. Open a window (on the side of the house the wind is blowing against) if there is little air in the room with the fireplace. The metal HETAS plaque[see image] is about 3″ x 5″ and should be FIXED in or near your household mains electricity fuse box.Most current portable models have a sealed battery which comes with a specified guaranteed life of either 7 or 10 years. I recently tested this product: The log burned quite hot for about an hour without any excessive smoking.