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Damper flap for victorian fireplace wanted
I was wondering if anyone has any idea where I can find a damper flap for my fireplaces? A damper flap is what sits inside the fireplace, on top of the insert, and it stops drafts coming down the chimney (stick your head in, look up, and imagine a sheet of metal blocking the chminey).
That's what I want it for anyway, am desperately trying to make my house a bit more energy efficient for the winter.
My problem is that I need a square one, not the usual rounded ones.
If anyone has any idea what I am talking about and where to get one, let me know! I have tried the place on Tottenham Lane already.
..not expecting a lot of replies here, but worth a shot.
That's what I want it for anyway, am desperately trying to make my house a bit more energy efficient for the winter.
My problem is that I need a square one, not the usual rounded ones.
If anyone has any idea what I am talking about and where to get one, let me know! I have tried the place on Tottenham Lane already.
..not expecting a lot of replies here, but worth a shot.
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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There's a fireplace shop next to Stanford Hill railway station that might be able to help - it's pretty small but has all sorts of stuff and quite cheap usually.
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Permalink Reply by Anette on
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Thanks guys, both great suggestions! Would prefer a proper flap, but the balloon sounds like an excellent plan B.
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Permalink Reply by Ruth on
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I would also like one! I have one in the living room fireplace but there was never one in the bedroom. I put bits of cardboard etc there now but that's not very good. So.. thanks for posting this request and would be happy to hear if anyone knows where to get one.
Ruth
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Ruth, check out Adam's suggestion re. the chimney balloon. I'm going to get one of those.
I know the shop on Tottenham Lane does the round flaps, so if you need one of them you can go there and will most likely find one. I need a square one, and they're harder to find apparently.
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Permalink Reply by Adam on
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let me know what you think of it when you do get it - i am keen to get rid of my gaffer taped piece of cardboard!!
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thanks for the suggestions. Going to try the shop (didnt know it was there) and if no luck the balloon. At the moment behind the cardboard is a bin bag stuffed with old clothes.... a sort of balloon but probably a real fire risk (not that I light fires in the grate) Would prefer to be warm and safe. and to lose the cardboard!
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Permalink Reply by Takaokagiejin on
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I went to the shop to get a chimney sweep last week (to satisfy my mary poppins issues). it's great and they are really helpful
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I once had chimney sweep here too. I took photos of the brush coming out top of chimneys. how sad... Just felt very cleansing though!
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Ruth, that means good luck, to see the brush coming out the top! That's what the guy who did my chimney told me when he dragged me out of the house to have a look. And it llooked very cool indeed!
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