12 x 20 inch Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluder

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Please note: you will need 13 cm on the side of the washing machine and approx. 60 cm in height clearance so that you will be able to easily unscrew the housing and change the filter comfortably. No matter how long you’ve had your Chimney Sheep®, you can always get in touch with us if you are having issues with it. We are always more than happy to help.

As this warm air rises, it needs to be replaced. So cold air is pulled in, usually from around doors and windows, creating the chilly draught that you can feel (and hear when it’s windy).If your fireplace doesn’t have a damper and you’re looking to stop those cold drafts from coming down the chimney then look to use a Chimney Sheep. We’ve found that ours works really well. The Draught Proof Advisory Association have a whole range of tips for how to draught-proof your home and make it more comfortable. The main sources of cold draughts are: Our robust, durable stone wool products are non-combustible and won’t contribute any significant toxic smoke when exposed to high temperatures, forming a strong fire barrier in residential, commercial and industrial settings. The postage cost for the return will need to be covered by yourself (please keep the proof of postage until your return has been processed). A Chimella looks like an inverted umbrella and works in much the same way. All you need to do is hold it up in your open chimney, press the button and it will deploy. You can then make minor adjustments to ensure the canopy stretches taut across the flue. A benefit of Chimella is it won’t move even if a significant amount of debris falls down the chimney. 5. Fit a chimney balloon

The Chimney Balloon was started up by an engineer in the 1980s, although many other companies have since set up offering similar products. In 2017, The Chimney Balloon Co. was bought by Chimney Sheep Ltd and although the products they offer are different they now work together. The only downside that we’ve found when using our Chimney Sheep draft excluder is that the ends of it can become frayed, but this doesn’t seem to affect the performance of it once it’s up the chimney. By cutting out draughts, you can keep your home nice and cosy. You will also use less heating, which is a win win: reducing your bills and helping the planet. The climate is changing due to emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from human activity, and heating buildings currently accounts for more than a third of the UK’s emissions. Domestic – Homes with chimney systems often use coal, wood or oil as fuel sources. These systems require effective insulation to protect occupants.Over the years, alongside our wonderful Chimney Sheep®, we have worked to curate our own range of household and garden items that are both practical and effective. Where possible our products are made from recycled, sustainable or natural materials. Our shop has everything from draught excluders to insulation, laundry products to natural gardening items and we always have our thinking caps on as to what we can add next. No chemicals are used in the construction or the functioning of the filter. Fibre retention is based solely on physical retention with the help of clever patent-pending technology. Chimella is designed to turn the air around in the chimney. It features tiny gaps so there’s sufficient ventilation and you don’t get any damp,’ explains Simon Wild.

Even with the chimney capped a lot of warm air will rise into the chimney where it’s not needed. We don’t want to sell you something you don’t need, but the Chimney Sheep® has been trialed in capped chimneys with favourable results as it reduces the whistling wind noise that sometimes occurs through the chimney cap vents. It also stops dirt and mortar from spilling into the room from older chimneys. After spending time removing plastic tree guards on his friends’ farms, London-based Graham Hull wanted to find a solution to the wasted plastics in the agricultural and horticultural sector.By using different manufacturing processes, sheep wool can be made to perform in different ways to provide a range of functions around the building. Although fitting a chimney cap will help when it comes to preventing draughts and heat loss, using an additional draught excluder is still often a good idea. The microfiber filter is very easy to install. In fact, for most washing machines this process takes less than 10 minutes. The filters are compatible with all types of washing machines. How effective chimney draught excluders are depends on a couple of factors. The main thing you need to concentrate on is ensuring you buy the right sized product for your chimney. You will need to measure your flue carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to have a draught excluder custom made to fit. It is also important to choose a product that still allows for a degree of ventilation. This will prevent any damp issues from occurring. Some, such as The Chimney Balloon, feature small vents, while natural products made from wool are breathable by their very nature.

We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it.

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The filter must be placed outside the washing machine on the drain hose. It should not be raised above the height of the drain hose exiting the washing machine. The hose length should be held to a minimum. Raising the filter and a long drain hose will both reduce the efficiency of pumping and filtering and should be avoided. Chimney insulation should be a key consideration when manufacturing, installing or renovating flues and chimneys. We’re delighted to add a range of excellent sheep wool insulation products to our range. Wool is a remarkable natural material with a range of properties depending on how you process it and where you apply it. Having wool around the home makes it a healthier and more enjoyable environment.