Wind blowing down chimney

Hermy

I want to install a wind cap (think that's what they're called) to stop the wind coming down the chimney. Would anyone have any advice on what to buy as I haven't got a clue?

One shot on kill

Some sort of a cap to stop a down draft you see ones around there a big H shape that's what you want

Hermy

So not a spinner or a T-piece?

One shot on kill

As far as I know the spinner increases a draw on the chimney. I've never seen a tee piece been used but is prob be the same principle as the h cap

Hermy

Okay - that's sounds like the way to go - thanks One Shot.
Is there anywhere you'd recommend to buy one - I'm in the Longford/ Westmeath area.

One shot on kill

Not around that area sorry plenty of pla es in Kildare but action chimneys might be able to help. They work all over the country but most decent builders providers would have one or a place around that sells stoves

Hermy

Thanks again One Shot - I'll try the local hardware so.

aujopimur

Are you sure the wind is coming down the chimney, a lot of people put their hand in the fireplace, feel a draught and assume it's coming down when in fact it's going up.

Hermy

When the fire is lighting, if there's a gusty wind out then we will get occasional puffs of smoke in the room.

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Hermy wrote: »

When the fire is lighting, if there's a gusty wind out then we will get occasional puffs of smoke in the room.

That's not a good thing no matter what the problem is but it would make sense what your thinking also make sure there is no obstructions in the flue reducing the draw. Like a birds nest or build up of sut

Hermy

The chimney was cleaned over the summer so I'm reasonably sure there's a clear run.
Also when cleaning the the fireplace you can see the dust being drawn up so I suppose that's good too. As I say, this problem only seems to occur when there's a gusty wind about.

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Hermy wrote: »

The chimney was cleaned over the summer so I'm reasonably sure there's a clear run.
Also when cleaning the the fireplace you can see the dust being drawn up so I suppose that's good too. As I say, this problem only seems to occur when there's a gusty wind about.

a spinning top solves no draw on flue and it also pulls up the heat .there also noisy.a h cowl would work but there expensive .try an anti down draught divice .also called a static head.they divert the down draught.also a vent in the room for confection .

wayoutwest

You could try a cowl like one of these two-the shape makes it point away from the wind. I've never tried them out-does anyone have any experience of using this type in solving the O.P's problem?

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