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Anti Hollin
When I lived in France I used to buy the powder or blocks that came with a certificate but can't find any here that include the paperwork.Has anybody come across a brand that does?
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Re: Anti Hollin
what is it Dave ??
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Re: Anti Hollin
I have bought it in the Eroski supermarket and it is also on sale in our local Ferreyteria.
Domino, it is an inflammable "brick" which you place in your fireplace and ignite. It then emits some nasty fumes which allegedly cause all the soot in the chimney to dislodge themselves from the chimney and it results in a simple DIY chimney sweep. I have used them and they do seem to work. Not cheap though. |
Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 10902207)
I have bought it in the Eroski supermarket and it is also on sale in our local Ferreyteria.
Domino, it is an inflammable "brick" which you place in your fireplace and ignite. It then emits some nasty fumes which allegedly cause all the soot in the chimney to dislodge themselves from the chimney and it results in a simple DIY chimney sweep. I have used them and they do seem to work. Not cheap though. Rosemary |
Re: Anti Hollin
:) Fred is totally correct although the product I bought in France stated that it only nuetralised the chemicals in the soot that can ignite.but yes it did then proceed to drop all the loose soot on the carpet:sneaky:.It's worth all those of us who are campesinos to check insurance policies because there are clauses in some policies that require yearly cleaning of chimneys (or proof of an attempt).I'll post the after photos in due course.:D
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Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 10902207)
I have bought it in the Eroski supermarket and it is also on sale in our local Ferreyteria.
Domino, it is an inflammable "brick" which you place in your fireplace and ignite. It then emits some nasty fumes which allegedly cause all the soot in the chimney to dislodge themselves from the chimney and it results in a simple DIY chimney sweep. I have used them and they do seem to work. Not cheap though. surprised the nazi's haven't hit you for your bad spelling of ferreterÃa perhaps thats a benefit of being a mod. ;) |
Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10904457)
surprised the nazi's haven't hit you for your bad spelling of ferreterÃa ;) |
Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 10904501)
My spelling is fine - the problem is my fingers!
Rubbish In Rubbish Out |
Re: Anti Hollin
I've chucked loads of this stuff on our fire - never seems to do anything.:frown:
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Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 10902207)
I have bought it in the Eroski supermarket and it is also on sale in our local Ferreyteria.
Domino, it is an inflammable "brick" which you place in your fireplace and ignite. It then emits some nasty fumes which allegedly cause all the soot in the chimney to dislodge themselves from the chimney and it results in a simple DIY chimney sweep. I have used them and they do seem to work. Not cheap though. |
Re: Anti Hollin
and how does this effect things if you have a stainless steel flue liner
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Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Porth
(Post 10904515)
Lived in France and used them but in France the insurance guys insist on the chimney being cleaned and a certificate issued every year. No certificate house burns down no cover. Not sure of Spanish requirements
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Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10904527)
and how does this effect things if you have a stainless steel flue liner
:confused: have a close look at you policy:thumbup: |
Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Porth
(Post 10904515)
Lived in France and used them but in France the insurance guys insist on the chimney being cleaned and a certificate issued every year. No certificate house burns down no cover. Not sure of Spanish requirements
Many Spanish houses have little or no flammable materials built into their basic structure and in the case of a bad fire affecting contents and internal fittings usually retain their overall integrity and can be back in use in a matter of weeks. I have seen it happen on several occasions. |
Re: Anti Hollin
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 10905572)
Most older French (& indeed British, Spanish and in fact multinational!) houses have large amounts of timber built into the roof structure especially and often elsewhere and in the event of a fire would be total write offs.
Many MODERN Spanish houses have little or no flammable materials built into their basic structure and in the case of a bad fire affecting contents and internal fittings usually retain their overall integrity and can be back in use in a matter of weeks. I have seen it happen on several occasions. Back on soot, I'm going to trawl - I'm pretty sure the pros and cons of this brick thingie were done to death when a chimney sweep forum member was still around ;) ........ |
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