Log Burner Problem - help needed please

charlotte55


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
07/02/2012 21:30

Can anyone advise me please on who may be able to help with a problem with log burner

It was bought from Ray at Greenium a few years ago now and I don't know if they are around anymore or the phone number, or indeed anyone who could help.

Dont think it is the chimney as smoke is coming from outside but also blowing smoke out from inside the stove into the lounge!



TIA

Charlotte

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
07/02/2012 22:07

It happened to mine when it was breezy so I had the stack made higher and a cowl also fitted which stopped the back draft from the roof.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
07/02/2012 22:40

charlotte55, you say you have had the stove a few years,



Is this the first time this has happened or have you had this problem previously ?



If it is the first time then maybe flue needs sweeping.



Also remember that atmospheric conditions will make an amazing difference to the way the smoke discharges.IE on a damp overcast day smoke will not go away so easily, also until the flue is warm the stove may not draw so well.



Very often you need a spinning cowl,



Are you burning different fuel ? Is your wood dry and seasone ?



Just a few pointers, also do your fire ropes (the seals need replacing).



Be very careful because you may also have Carbon Monoxide coming back into the room.

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
07/02/2012 22:45

Remember,this is a woodburner and not an incinerator.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 07:54

JohhnyLee - excellent!



One more I discovered - Have you stopped all drafts into your room this year, fitted door seals and things?



No draft in the room means no draft for your fire means smoke in the room and big CO danger in your house.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 07:57

Hi,



Although Greenium no longer have a shop, Ray is still on the island and will still maintain through an engineer your woodburner. We had the same problem as yourself and contacted Ray on the following tel. no. 0533 8480373

This was very recent, so should be no problem.







The butlers wife

charlotte55


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 10:41

Thank you so much for all this advice I am so very grateful to you all, I have spoken to Ray and he is going to get someone over to help, as soon as he can It could be any of your suggestions J Lee but to be on the safe side I have all my doors and windows wide open!!! Will not be attempting to light it again until it has been looked at and now going out to buy a gas heater. thanks again

Charlotte

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 10:56

It might just be that the rope arouond the door will need replacing. We have a Villager stove, and they recommend that every 3 years the replaced.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 13:25

Yes also like waddo says, draft in equals draft out.



Whilst double glazing and draft free homes are nice and cosy they are not always healthy.



When I was a kid we had a blazing coal fire and drafty doors and windows, but we would pull our chairs up around the fire and they do say that germs and dust etc was litterallly sucked up the chimmney.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 13:33

Lee.



Ah, the good ould days, a drafty house and a roaring fire to sit around , only thing missing, a large glass of single malt. lol.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 14:32

EamonnMc. How about a good wench to go with it.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 14:46

Lee,



A willing wench, perfect !

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 17:51

How inconsiderate of you Message 9,all your neighbours would then be suffering your 2nd hand germs!