Chimney draught

Susan O

I am trying to find my chimney damper I have a terrible draught coming down my chimney but when H look up my chimney I cannot see a handle or anything to close the damper I had a sheep put up the chimney nut total waste of time Gale still blowing down the chimney Would it be possible that I don't have a damper? I remember years ago my father used to put his hand io the chimney to open and close it I wonder was the damper removed when the central heating was put in?

magicbastarder

you had a sheep put up the chimney?

you could get a chimney balloon. designed to burst quickly if someone lights a fire without thinking.

Susan O

Yes the chimney sheep is in both downstairs chimneys Put them up instead of the balloon because I was told the sheep is better than the the balloon I would love love to just close the damper but can't see it We definitely used to have a damper

10-10-20

To be honest, you'd be best off calling a chimney sweep who'll inspect the chimney and tell you whether there is a chain and damper still in situ. It may have been removed or even rusted out in the past.

If he finds that sheep he'll probably know a shepherd too.

deirdremf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120063633#Comment_120063633

https://www.chimneysheep.co.uk/what-is-a-chimney-sheep/

Citygirl1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120069078#Comment_120069078

Hi Susan and Deirdre. I was having quite a giggle at this thread, before realising a Chimney Sheep is an actual thing. 😄😃😉

Anyway - wondering what you thought of it? Does it seem effective in reducing heat loss (when there isn't a gale)? Is it messy to handle? I had a chimney balloon a few years ago, but found it very messy to remove and put back in....

Still stihl waters 3

Get a H cowl for the pot, it should cut out the down draught