Flue flow and spillage test

[Andyswad]

I agree I like the 45sec ones, especially against a blue/grey sky it takes me that long to focus now

 

[kirkgas]

You can also get orange smoke pellets

 

[PhoenixServices]

You can also get orange smoke pellets

They stain things like curtains though if it fills the room with smoke.

 

[kirkgas]

They stain things like curtains though if it fills the room with smoke.

I would always use a smoke match first to see if there was some pull then generally if it fails the smoke stays in the chimney, but I suppose on smaller chimneys it could get back into the room, they are great for really dull grey days

 

[lame plumber]

I would always use a smoke match first to see if there was some pull then generally if it fails the smoke stays in the chimney, but I suppose on smaller chimneys it could get back into the room, they are great for really dull grey days

average day up you way is dull and grey fm what I hear 🙂

 

[Reg Man]

Sometimes a correctly carried out flue flow test is a two man job by two qualified engineers, due to the distance and time it takes to get from the chimney (flue) opening to a view point outside. That does not go down well with some employers, so doubt if its always carried out correctly. Have never used coloured died pellets, because of the risk of staining furnishings; but can see the merits when you have white smoke on a cloudy sky background.

 

[AWheating]

i will use an orange pellet if my normal one has gone up ok but its hard to see.

sometimes filling the room is not a bad idea when you have a customer standing over your shoulder nagging at ya.