Greyman 28,417 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just gave the chimney a good sweep and chopped about half a ton of wood, can't believe it's that time again, soon be dark nights and roaring fires 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,789 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Your house insurance might not pay out for a chimney fire if you don't have it done by a "professional" Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hydropotesinermis 724 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just drop a live chicken down it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,417 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Your house insurance might not pay out for a chimney fire if you don't have it done by a "professional" Cheers, D. I do a better job mate and as I burn a lot of rubbish I like to do it regularly, your house insurance will always try and wriggle out of paying but I,m an old fashion bloke and would never pay anyone for doing something I can do myself, one professional clean is more than a set of brush,s just like a truck load of logs costs more than a chainsaw so I cut my own, infact most of my life is probably a little frowned upon by the modern pc, health and safety, insurance claims and blames culture of today, but I survive, thanks for your concern 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,417 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just drop a live chicken down it.. I don't think the misses would like the mess of a sooty chicken running round the house, in days gone by a rope was just dropped down the chimney and attached to a branch which was just pulled down the chimney job done, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,789 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Your house insurance might not pay out for a chimney fire if you don't have it done by a "professional" Cheers, D. I do a better job mate and as I burn a lot of rubbish I like to do it regularly, your house insurance will always try and wriggle out of paying but I,m an old fashion bloke and would never pay anyone for doing something I can do myself, one professional clean is more than a set of brush,s just like a truck load of logs costs more than a chainsaw so I cut my own, infact most of my life is probably a little frowned upon by the modern pc, health and safety, insurance claims and blames culture of today, but I survive, thanks for your concern I know mate, noted your Greyman stance lol Atb Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Your house insurance might not pay out for a chimney fire if you don't have it done by a "professional" Cheers, D. I do a better job mate and as I burn a lot of rubbish I like to do it regularly, your house insurance will always try and wriggle out of paying but I,m an old fashion bloke and would never pay anyone for doing something I can do myself, one professional clean is more than a set of brush,s just like a truck load of logs costs more than a chainsaw so I cut my own, infact most of my life is probably a little frowned upon by the modern pc, health and safety, insurance claims and blames culture of today, but I survive, thanks for your concern If my house ever burns down I'm fooked! Lol I put the fire in myself, I've blown myself across the kitchen changing light switches, replaced lintels etc etc but you live and learn, lived here a good few years and it's not set on fire or fallen (yet) ...... Anybody want a cheap house? Lol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hydropotesinermis 724 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just drop a live chicken down it.. I don't think the misses would like the mess of a sooty chicken running round the house, in days gone by a rope was just dropped down the chimney and attached to a branch which was just pulled down the chimney job done, Women eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Your house insurance might not pay out for a chimney fire if you don't have it done by a "professional" Cheers, D. I do a better job mate and as I burn a lot of rubbish I like to do it regularly, your house insurance will always try and wriggle out of paying but I,m an old fashion bloke and would never pay anyone for doing something I can do myself, one professional clean is more than a set of brush,s just like a truck load of logs costs more than a chainsaw so I cut my own, infact most of my life is probably a little frowned upon by the modern pc, health and safety, insurance claims and blames culture of today, but I survive, thanks for your concerni hope you have your chainsaw ticket!!! Tut tut tut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 f**k that. I just got guy from the paper to do mine. Actually just lit a fire tonight wish i hadnt now om sweating like a jew on a f***ing freight train 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'd love an open fire. The last time we had one was when I was a kid and we lived in a mobile home. I'd go with Dad to get the coal, he'd pay for 1 sack and take 2. I remember carrying one home when I was 7. It was heavy and smelly and dusty - Happy days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,553 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just had my two done today. 35quid a chimney and gives me a HETAS ticket that covers mi fo insurance, not worth gettin mucky fo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just gave the chimney a good sweep and chopped about half a ton of wood, can't believe it's that time again, soon be dark nights and roaring firesCan't beat collecting, chopping your own wood or a open fire.Won't be long now . . . we had our first frost this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,553 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'd love an open fire. The last time we had one was when I was a kid and we lived in a mobile home. I'd go with Dad to get the coal, he'd pay for 1 sack and take 2. I remember carrying one home when I was 7. It was heavy and smelly and dusty - Happy days We had an open fire when we moved in here but had to get it raging to get any benefit, all the heat disappears straight up the chimney. Got a log burner fitted, soooooo much better. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I got one of those charnwood multi fuel burners . My only gripe is when you shut the doors it blackens them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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