Q: Jason, We have a coal-burning fireplace that we will never use. The chimney
has a smoke shelf and (as far as I can tell) no damper. The chimney
measures 14 X 16 just above the smoke shelf. I guess that means we will
need to order a custom chimney balloon. How much would that cost and
how do we go about doing it? - ST
A: ST, Just to be on the safe side I would go with a 15”X18” custom
Chimney Balloon. The pricing is on the Custom Chimney Balloon Page.
FYI, If
your smoke shelf is far up your chimney you can also measure the space
below the smoke shelf and before the damper if that allows enough space
for the balloon. The most important thing is to look for the most
convenient space to reach. If the best location is higher than 12 inches
past where you can touch with your hand, consider purchasing an HEK
Extender with your Chimney Balloon. - Jason
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