Or should I let it burn down? I am concerned that by pouring water on the fire, I create a lot of smoke and smell which hangs in the room for days. I am also worried that pouiring water could create more creosote in the chimney?
2006-11-09 10:51:57 · 25 answers · asked by Querio? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Usualy no but don't add more logs.
2006-11-09 10:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by It's Me! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throwing water on the fire can damage the tiles, bricks, etc. causing them to crack from the rapid temp change. itcan also lead to the accumulation of ask in the flu creating a fire hazard.
Sand would be a better option.
The best option would be a glass door fireplace cover. These can be added to most fireplaces. They are affordable and easy to install. When closed they are 100% effective against having ashes blown into the room. They also have some additional benefits. They can cut down on the amount of heat sucked from the room, allowing you to enjoy the fire without loosing all your heat up the flu (you will still need some air flow to keep the fire going unless you have a line to the outside). By cutting off the air flow, they can be used to substantially snuff out a fire at the end of the day. By opening the doors a little, a jet of air can be created to help start a fire. They can help protect against though not eliminate having a downdraft in the chimney when you first start a fire.
2006-11-09 11:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by schester3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to douse a fireplace fire like you would a campfire outdoors. Stop putting wood on the fire about an hour before you are going to bed. This will allow the fire to burn down to just glowing embers. Spread the embers apart so they cool down faster and quit burning. ( They create a lot more heat to keep on burning if they are piled together ). If there is a glass door or mesh screen on the fireplace, make sure its closed so that any sparks are contained in the fireplace. Then let the fire burn out by itself. With the price of heating oil and natural gas on the rise, you should be taking advantage of every bit of heat that the fireplace provides. I'm surprised you haven't burnt yourself with the steam when you've thrown water on your fires.
2006-11-09 11:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by dathinman8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No water. Let it burn down. Push all of the ash to the very back of the fireplace and close the damper. Make sure the screen is in place. You should never have carpet or rugs near the fireplace. Never leave a fire unattended. Never leave home with it burning. Install and maintain your smoke detectors. Have your chimney cleaned each season if you burn a lot of fires. Have fun and be safe!
2006-11-09 10:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Isis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 23:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Get a guard for the fireplace and remove anything flammable from the immediate area. I am always amazed when I see carpeted floor near a fireplace. That's just plain stupid. You need a dead zone around a fireplace to ensure embers don't spread it. I'm a bushy and I've gone to sleep with an outdoor fire going in the knowledge that it won't spread because I've taken simple precautions.
2006-11-09 10:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by jeeperscreepersthree 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should. Incase at night the ashes flew out and caught fire. Don't want to get burn right?. If u cold used a thick blanket. Put the damn fire off before your eye close.
2006-11-09 10:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by timbo_boi15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER put water on a fire. Let it burn down. Make sure it's burning low when you go to bed.
2006-11-09 10:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the use of sand would eliminate the smoking problem. The fire department advises that a fireplace should not be left unattended when you go to bed.
2006-11-09 10:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever use water .
Let it burn out , but if you're not comfortable going to bed while the fire is not completely out .
Use sand .
2006-11-09 10:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my daddy always put ashes over the coals at night .He called that banking the fire before going to bed;I NEVER SAW HIM PUT WATER ON IT.WITH all chimneys you have to be careful be sure and have it cleaned regularly;I've heard they can catch on fire if they get a lot of build up.'wish I STILL HAD ONE ;they are so cozy to sit by.
2006-11-09 11:03:57 · answer #11 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋