chimney balloon

John 1 post Nov 30, 2007 9:21 AM

I have several questions. My experience with inflatable devices is that they leak. Can one insert the balloon and leave it in for months, or does it gradually leak air? Can one use the balloon in a fireplace that one uses almost daily? For example, inflate the balloon in the morning and then remove it in the evening when one wants to build a fire? If this is done, does the balloon get "messy" covered with soot etc. We have the fireplace cleaned yearly but use it a lot.What is the life expectancy of a balloon if it is inserted and not removed for months (a fireplace that we don't use) vs. one where we would remove it quite often. I wonder if the balloon is to be used only in a fireplace that is not used often. Thanks!

jasonr 21 posts Dec 07, 2007 5:24 AM

If you use a fireplace daily you are going to find a Chimney Balloon to be a hassle, if you use it occasionally you will find it a keen energy saver. If you put a Chimney Balloon in and leave it, it will stay inflated for years. i would suggest once a year you can top off the air, but other than that it is a long term fixture if you leave it be. Fact of the matter is if you are constantly inserting and removing your balloon sooner or later you will wear it out. The more you move it around the more you wear on it. The best example i can give is my own. I have a Chimney Balloon in my fireplace and I use my fireplace 6 times per year on average. My balloon is going on 5 years now with no issues. I hope this answers your question. ---------- Jasonr Moderator

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