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Post by Sidney on Oct 26, 2018 2:41:29 GMT -8
Hi guys,
I'm slowly getting ready to do some experimentation and I got a old 6"used chimney. It is insulated, but it is also caked with creosote. Anyone know how the creosote will react with the warm humide exhaust of a rocket mass heater ?
Sid
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Post by peterberg on Oct 26, 2018 7:29:08 GMT -8
The stuff is able to dissolve in water so I'd think it will get runny. A small leak hole at the base of the chimney might be the solution to get rid of black, stinking water.
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Post by coastalrocketeer on Oct 26, 2018 11:32:55 GMT -8
If the chimney is not installed on your structure, you can burn out the creosote... Though it would be good to manually remove as much as tou can first.
Mineral spirits should dissolve it too, I would think.
Another option might be oven cleaner spray.
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Post by Sidney on Oct 26, 2018 17:08:33 GMT -8
The stuff is able to dissolve in water so I'd think it will get runny. A small leak hole at the base of the chimney might be the solution to get rid of black, stinking water. Well I be damned. Never crossed my mind it could be water soluble. But it does make sense. I'll knock the bulk out and let steam do the rest.
I had to scrape 2 of the 5 sections. They had burned holes on the inside from a past chimney fire. Explain the bluish spots on the outside.
Thanks
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Post by Sidney on Nov 11, 2018 6:31:45 GMT -8
That set was to damaged from a chimney fire. I got an other but this one is only 8' tall. Is that long enough ?
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