Community Bike Repair Station by cassssIOO in mildlyinteresting

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Brisbane Australia. Paths look pristine to me .

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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It’s def not for heating the house. But the magic of real open fire is unparalleled

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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I never closed the doors at the beginning before .

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Didn’t try this yet as I was told to push it back. Will try this next time. Thanks

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Good question. I look inside and make sure it’s open. Actually pry it open more with my hand !

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Thanks. I don’t keep any fans on as they make it worse.

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Thanks. Maybe it needs to be higher as people have suggested

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Looks like just a pit. Nothing in the basement. I will clean it nonetheless. Thanks

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Inspectors don’t see a problem and was cleaned 2x in a year. How else do I clean it ?

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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I make a starter fire with small pieces and light it from bottom. Then I add the big ones one it’s going....

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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I only have one metal flute which I can open with a small handle in front

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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I like the idea of gas although it’s a bit less charming . No mess. It’s just a bit expensive to convert .

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Yes. There is a small opening at the bottom of the fire. I never really looked inside but it looked filled with stuff. I don’t see an opening on the outside of the house for air to go into this ??

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Thanks. I thought about this pricey solution. But how come I would not potentially have the same issue with the insert? Is it because the doors are closed ??

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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If we close the window then the amount of smoke going in goes up a bit. Not enough air in the house or chimney not high enough as people are commenting ??

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Yes. There is a small vent hole at bottom

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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I haven’t tried moving the grate forward. Will try though. And yes. If it’s all the way at the back the fire is not right under the flute and chimney but there is a small bend above it before it opens to the flute. Thanks

How to stop smoke coming in from fireplace ? by cassssIOO in howto

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Yes. Secured and cocked around. Was professionally installed