Long-unused chimney

 
45DegreesNorth
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Post by 45DegreesNorth » Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 8:59 pm

Thanks for the tip on the Rutland patching. I am taking my time to make sure it's safe, and do have a screen. I appreciate that, as well. I bought a 40# bag of anthracite but looks like I'll need a source for bituminous. Might not be a problem...the Steam Railroading Institute and Museum is within walking distance of my house.

 
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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 9:01 pm

I regress--no matter what ya burn--ya got shaker grates--let em fall right down the hole. PS--personally I'd stick with wood fires to start & go from there experimenting!! :)


 
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Post by waytomany?s » Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 9:06 pm

freetown fred wrote:
Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 9:01 pm
I regress--no matter what ya burn--ya got shaker grates--let em fall right down the hole. PS--personally I'd stick with wood fires to start & go from there experimenting!! :)
I agree. Something really small to start. Maybe a little smoky, just to.see where it goes. As in unseen holes, like an unsealed thimble further up in the house.

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