Replacing chimney pots, do they need a cowl?

[lee2lee]

I'm replacing my existing pots, but don't want a cowl on top, will the rain cause a problem?

Thanks

 

[noseall]

I'm replacing my existing pots, but don't want a cowl on top, will the rain cause a problem?

Thanks

There are 8 million pots out there without cowls and 2.4 million with them. Idiosyncrasies of wind vortices eh.
Who knows....?

 

[Nige F]

Do you get vortices in your nose ?

 

[vinn]

Why are you replacing your chimney pots?
Have you had previous difficulties with water penetration or back-drafting down your flues?

 

[noseall]

Do you get vortices in your nose ?

The wife says I do.