I've seen the ones that have the lever coming out of the wall. I've never seen one with a key though.
In any event finding out a name is the best place to start. You might also want to Google chimney sweeps in your zip code. A certified chimney sweep will be most familiar with a damper. You can tell them you're Mary Poppins or something... ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennifer To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 11:04 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute I Like useless trivia. :-) So, I guess the thing I am talking about is used to move the damper. There is an opening for it on the outside of the fireplace and something that sticks in it to make it move. I have felt a couple of other fireplaces that are similar to mine and where there is a removeable Piece that looked like keys in that they are about that size and stick in the slot. The one on my only other fireplace was not removeable, and looked more like a lever. I think I need to have someone help me look for a manufactuer's mark or something and go from there. I will let you all know what I find out. I also will at least have a better handle on the terminology when I contact them. Jennifer = _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute The part that opens and closes is actually the damper. The flue, and I was spelling it wrong too, but the flue is the liner to the chimney. Probably more information than anyone wanted to know but I specialize in useless trivia... ----- Original Message ----- From: Jewnnifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just assumed that was what it was really called. I always thought people were saying something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :) Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let air in. Jennifer ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Kisecker To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute I think she means a floom. _____ From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute? I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed, so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now. -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26 To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute Hi Jennifer Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a call to see if they still have or know where it is. Regards Ray From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute Hey Guys, We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this replaced? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
