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If the damper should close while a fire is burning, all of the smoke will be coming out in the house- NOT a good thing. Most dampers have a hold-open device held in place by gravity.
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What is a fireplace flue damper, and how do you open one?
There are many kinds of dampers, depending upon how old the house is and the choice by the masons. Many dampers have a hinge on the rear and a handle that can be pushed or lifted to lift the front and latch it open. Others have a lever designed to move with a knob or chain connected to the damper. Some chimneys have counter-balanced dampers on the top of the chimney that are opened by pulling and latching a chain. A "tilt and slide" damper not only opens with a handle, but also has a movable grating that can be "slid" open and shut using a knob cast into it. If you have a gas log fireplace and can not close your damper by the handle it is very possible that the damper has been disabled or welded open according to the 1991 building code that states that dampers in new gas log fireplaces must be disabled. The only type of damper that is allowable to use in a gas log fireplace is an inflatable damper. If you do not have a gas log fireplace and you cannot open or close your damper it is likely that it has corroded to the point of non-function. The chimney is a very acidy and corrosive environment any metal in it will rust and degrade rapidly over time. Lubricate the damper with a penetrating oil and try to loosen it by hand or call a chimney sweep to come and work on it.
What are some domestic uses for a latch?
Latches can be used to add security to doors or cupboards that require it. There are child safety latches available to help keep kids out of dangerous areas, for example.
Which mixers are the safest ?
Any mixer that has a safety latch on its lid will be safe.
Can you open the hood from the outside of a 2006 Chevy trailblazer if the hood release is broken?
If you remove the grill from the front of the truck you can then access the safety latch and hood release. My latch had rusted so I had to do this using a flat head screw driver and lifting the safety latch which allowed for the hood release to open.
How do you unlock the safety latch for children in the backdoor of a 94 Lincoln?
Open the door and look where the latch is there should be a black lever push it down and it should unlock the door.
Where is the latch under the hood of Mercedes C240?
The primary latch is under the dash on the left side. As far as the safety, it should be a "T" pull that sticks out partially from the grill. NOT under.
Why would your rear car door not open?
ideaswill it open from the outside and not the inside if so then it's a child safety lock located on the door jam near the latch if not you could have any of the following broken lock, door latch or the latch is just stuck.
Where is the hood latch on the jeep compass?
The hood release lever is below the instrument panel, under the steering wheel, in front of the driver side door on the left. You need to release the hood latch to open the hood. The safety hood latch is in the middle of the hood opening.
How do you remove the seat 2001 cadillac deville?
Just pull the seat up to remove safety latch and it will come out
How to fix a trunk latch stuck open The gas cap door latch is also stuck open?
To fix a trunk latch that is stuck open, the teeth on the lock may have to be adjusted so the trunk will close. It is also possible that the cable for the trunk latch is broken. To fix the gas cap door latch may require a little bending and adjusting with a pair of pliers.
Should the battery have to be in to open hood?
Most cars use a cable, spring, and latch... it won't require a battery.
If you are having an above ground pool to be installed in Queens County are you required to install a 6 foot fence?
Would you want to have a neighborhood child fall into your pool and drown? How could you live with yourself if that did happen?Codes in every city require fences around pools. The height will vary from area to area. With out a fence you open yourself up to litigation that could be open ended - running the risk of loosing ALL that you own and more. The fence must be of the proper height and materials with a SELF CLOSING GATE AND LATCH. That means that the gate must close and latch from any distance from the closing latch on the first swing. There also may be other requirements to be met by or from your local code book. Items such as an alarm on the door and windows to the pool area. Code may require one or more of these life saving devices. Do not become complacent about these safety devices. Children of all ages can and have defeated these devices.Safety, safety, safety.
