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How do you know if a chimney is lined ?

Capt'n Midnight · 2009-11-28 15:39:26

Have gas in the fireplace - no back boiler Can I replace it with solid fuel , are all chimneys lined or whatever it is I need ? House is 10 years old.

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28-11-2009 4:39pm

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Have gas in the fireplace - no back boiler

Can I replace it with solid fuel , are all chimneys lined or whatever it is I need ?

House is 10 years old.

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#2 28-11-2009 6:05pm
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Look at it on the inside - you might need a camera.

The flue may be too small.

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#3 28-11-2009 7:03pm
gillad

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if the house is only ten years old ,it chimney is certain to have flues.probably 9 inch flues

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