by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 31, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
One interesting aspect of factory built (pre-fabricated) fireplaces is that they are a UL listed and sometimes have very specific requirements for what can and can’t be used. Today we will talk specifically about fireplace grates for factory built systems. Most...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 30, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
https://www.news4jax.com/news/keeping-chimney-properly-cleaned-could-save-house-from-fire
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Here is a good example of how water enters your chimney from a rusted chase cover. Here is the first picture showing what it looks like from the top: Now lets take a look around the center flue termination from the bottom side: Not looking good! Now a even closer...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
Let me start off by saying everyone should have multiple ABC rated fire extinguishers throughout their home for safety. A fire extinguisher is something that you hopefully never have to use, but can save your home or life in the event of a fire. What does the A B C...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
A common question I get when servicing gas systems is why do I have to hold down the pilot knob for so long for it to stay lit. The answer is while you are holding down the pilot button it is heating up a part called a thermocouple that actually creates small amounts...
by jacksonvillec1 | Dec 29, 2018 | Daily life as a chimney sweep in Jacksonville, FL, Uncategorized
On a regular basis I see factory built fireplaces incorrectly installed and unsafe for use. Some are due to the professional installer but more often it is a do it yourself project gone wrong. The scary thing is that the installation, most times, had been completed...
