Chimney Pillow

[securespark]

We have a gas fire in the lounge we never use.

We'd like to block up the chimney with a chimney pillow.

Has anyone got one?

 

[Bosswhite]

I filled a bin bag with spare Plastic bags and shoved that up the chimney

 

[Ihavenojob]

Stick rockwool up it, it is breathable.

 

[conny]

They sell them on Amazon. Various types, shapes and sizes including inflatable ones which shrivel up if someone inadvertently lights a fire.

 

[ellal]

"Gas Safe state that gas flues must not be permanently blocked. The Chimney Balloon is a temporary blockage that would fall out if the gas fire was lit. If you do decide to use one to block a chimney for a gas fire, we recommend that you use it with extreme caution, making sure the warning tag is visible."

If you never use it, why not get it removed?

 

[securespark]

Thanks guys for all your comments. As I have some plastic-bottle-based insulation left over, I'll stick that up.

If you never use it, why not get it removed?

Fair point.

I will look to get it disconnected as soon as I can.