What Should Be Considered for Stove Chimneys?
Before installing an inner chimney, care must be taken to ensure that the existing chimney cleaning and maintenance are carried out in the best possible way. Chimney cleaning is very important for human health and safety. Considering the ventilation or insulation of the chimneys, using the plungers that must be attached to rigid inner chimneys, and using appropriate accessories, these are plungers, plates, and adapters. At the same time, it is also very important to dimension the chimney diameters according to the devices to optimize the chimney drafts. The accumulation of soot in the chimneys and the reduction of chimney diameters lead to a decrease in stove combustion efficiency. In addition, before installing the stove, it is essential to ensure that the necessary
chimney cleaning and maintenance are carried out properly. Chimney heights should be sufficient, as this will improve chimney drafts; effective chimney heights should be at least 3.5m and at most 5m from the top floor of multi-story buildings and single-story buildings. To prevent turbulence around the chimneys, the chimney should be at least 6m away from any obstacle.
What is Chemical Chimney Cleaning and is it Sufficient?
Chemical chimney cleaning services are not sufficient; they are supplementary or preparatory for mechanical cleaning. At this point, maintenance rules and frequencies are determined by the health directorates of each province. Furthermore, metal brushes are prohibited during cleaning because they scratch stainless steel and cause damage. At this point, it is recommended to use brushes of the plastic PVC type or similar for chimney cleaning.
