Well this came about when I told someone I heat with wood. Was told if I ever had a fire to throw in a road flare. I didn't know what to say to him. I have big fire box in the basement. So what do you. I've heard ABC, Baking soda, Sand.
Lots of oldtimers swore by doing this very carefully..
half gallon of water in a pitcher, open door toss it ONTO THE FIRE. then shut the door.. The rush of steam will aid in putting out the chimney fire.
there are many different dry chemical extinguishers out there as well as maybe just the power. Take a few hand fulls and throw it in when hot. the heat will bring the chem up the chim . this is close to the baking soda home remedy but much better. the best dry chem on the market is special K.
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I like that special K with the strawberrys in it. I might Just have me a bowl now.:hmm3grin2orange:
Seriously we use Purple K at work which I believe you may have meant.
there are many different dry chemical extinguishers out there as well as maybe just the power. Take a few hand fulls and throw it in when hot. the heat will bring the chem up the chim . this is close to the baking soda home remedy but much better. the best dry chem on the market is special (purple) K.
Dry chemical extinguishers are
not effective in removing the tremendous heat that is generated by this type of
hazard. The fire can easily reignite or won’t be extinguished at all. Leaving
the BC sodium bicarbonate extinguisher in place provides one a FALSE sense
of fire safety. The new class “K” rated fire extinguishers are much better
suited to properly handle and address the special cooking appliance fire
hazards found in commercial kitchens. (For additional information refer to
NFPA-10, 17/17A, 96 and ANSI/UL-711 test standard).
but we all know the best thing for a chimney fire is not have one. burn dry wood. run hot temps. clean often.
everyone stay warm:greenchainsaw:
I used to hear dumping a 1 lb bag of salt down the chimney works good?
Keep a large spray bottle of water beside the woodstove supplies in order to spray the burning wood inside the stove IF and when there is ever a chimney fire. The reason for this tool, is for it to Quickly create STEAM or water vapour, as steam works very quickly to dissipate heat in the chimney as per the Fire Triangle. Google search "Fire Triangle" to learn more.
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