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Flue Gatherer Advice Required

nazoil · 2009-07-25 17:27:20

I've got quotes for lining a chimney with the insulated flexi coil. Seems a ridiculous price to me c2,500 / chimney. So I'm going to try it out myself. The only thing I'm unsure of is the flue gatherer to put in over the fireplace. Can anyone post a link to one and an insitu drawing. I'll be using an 8" flue Basically this…

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25-07-2009 6:27pm

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nazoil

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I've got quotes for lining a chimney with the insulated flexi coil. Seems a ridiculous price to me c2,500 / chimney. So I'm going to try it out myself. The only thing I'm unsure of is the flue gatherer to put in over the fireplace. Can anyone post a link to one and an insitu drawing. I'll be using an 8" flue

Basically this is for an open fire. I will be using some solid fuel. It's not like a stove where I'd connect up directly.

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#2 25-07-2009 8:11pm
Carlow52

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see here for any entry point into loads of info on chimneys etc
http://www.specflue.com/

on the project in hand:
1 why are u doing it?
2: what is plan B if the insulated flue gets stuck midway down and the pulling gear breaks off?
3: believe me, if it sticks or unravels. < oiche maith by2>

ps: re your thread title: b.ie does not "do" advice

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