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Do you mean a lightning rod? Our chimney has a vented metal cap on it instead, designed in the 1950s to also keep nuclear bomb fallout from going down the chimney (BTW it would also keep Santa out... ha ha).

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What is the solid core of an eroded mesa called before it becomes a chimney?

The solid core of an eroded mesa is called a butte before it develops into a chimney.


WHAT IS THE VOLCANIC HOLE CALLED?

A volcanic hole is called a 'chimney ' while it emits lave and a 'caldera' when it solidifies.


How does a barometric damper work?

A barometric damper is a device typically installed in a chimney to control the draft or airflow. It uses a weighted flap that opens or closes based on the pressure in the chimney. When the draft is too strong, the flap opens to reduce the airflow, and when the draft is too weak, the flap closes to increase the airflow.


What is a refracting device called?

A refracting device is called a lens. It is an optical device that is designed to refract light in a way that converges or diverges the light rays to create an image.


How To Replace Your Chimney Liner?

When your chimney is old and the lining comes undone, you are at a very high risk of smoke and carbon monoxide poisoning. Instead of building a new chimney from scratch, there is a cheaper option of just putting in a new chimney liner. Here is a short breakdown of the steps that you will need to follow. 1. The first thing that you need to do is put a probe down your chimney to check for and remove any obstructions that may be lodged within it. While doing this you can get to measure the interior of the chimney as well. 2. You will then need to clean the chimney. You can call a chimney sweep to do it for you or choose to do it yourself. You will need a cleaning brush that has a chain attached to it so that you can lower it into the chimney and pull it back up repetitively. They are very easy to find in hardware shops. 3. Step three is to choose a chimney liner suited to your chimney requirements. Very cheap options to go with are the flexible ones made from materials such as stainless steel. Make sure that you get the best fitting chimney liner so that you do not use up too much interior space of the chimney. 4. Lower the chimney liner from the top of the chimney. If you have a line lowered down and a wench at the top you will be able to do it easily using the line to draw the chimney liner in place. This should be done very slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the liner. A couple of plates should then be attached to keep the liner firmly in place. The plates will also keep the smoke from escaping into your home through the smoke chamber. 5. Step 5 will require that you make a mixture of vermiculite and cement which you will then pour down the chimney carefully. This mixture goes in between the chimney liner and the stone of the chimney itself. This step is done to properly insulate the chimney.

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What is a chimney called in Scotland?

a chimney in Scotland is called a " lumb". Dont ask me why............!


What is another name for a chimney sweep?

I think it's called chimney cleaner.


What is the of the chimney of a Ship?

A ships chimney is a funnel or stack.


What is called dirt from the chimney?

The buildup of soot and creosote from the chimney is often referred to as chimney residue or chimney deposits. This residue can be a fire hazard and should be regularly cleaned to maintain a safe and efficient chimney.


What is the chimney thing on top of a steam train?

The chimney thingy is called a smoke stack.


The visible smoke coming out of a chimney is called?

The visible smoke coming out of a chimney is typically called chimney smoke or chimney emissions. It is produced when a substance is burned in the fireplace or stove and consists of small particles and gases.


What is the solid core of an eroded mesa called before it becomes a chimney?

The solid core of an eroded mesa is called a butte before it develops into a chimney.


What is chimney build up called?

Chimney build up is typically referred to as creosote. This is a tar-like substance that can accumulate inside the chimney when wood or fossil fuels are burned, which can pose a fire hazard if not regularly cleaned.


What is a person called that builds and repairs chimneys?

A person who builds and repairs chimneys is called a chimney sweep or a chimney specialist. They are skilled in maintaining chimney systems, ensuring they are safe, functional, and free of blockages. In addition to cleaning, they may also perform inspections and repairs on the chimney structure itself.


What chimney sweep companies are rated the most reliable by customer comments?

Chimney cleaning is normally done by a person called a Chimney sweep and these folks and the companies they represent are in the Yellow Pages. Check under Chimney sweeps as that is where they are located.


What is the back wall called inside a fireplace?

chimney


How do you spell chimney sweeps in Swedish?

In Sweden, they are called "sotare".