Glossary

All things chimneys
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ash

Ash

After combustible material is oxidized from being burned thouroughly, this is the solid residue that is left. This is the powdery residue that is left

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ash-dump

Ash Dump

This is an opening that is located at the bottom of a fireplace. After ash has accumulated enough, you can then dump it from this opening, and

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ash-pit

Ash Pit

Much like an Ash Dump – This is a chamber located in the base of a chimney. It collects the remnants of ash, and allows you to remove

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baffle

Baffle

This is an object that can be installed in an appliance, usually within a wood stove, or chimney, that will assist in changing the direction of

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blower

Blower

If you need to force air under pressure, then a blower is a fan that you can use in order to achieve this.

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Carbon Monoxide

This is a byproduct of combustion not being complete. It is a colorless, odoreless, tasteless, and potentially fatal gas that is highly toxic.

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chase

Chase

A technique that is based around metal flue pipes, and used to simulate the structure of a chimney. It is often built using wood, or steel stud material,

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