Candles in Fireplace

PacHghts 1 post Dec 09, 2007 3:54 PM

I have a very old fireplace that is not operational and i use striclty for decoration. the flue in masonry and unlined. It was capped/closed at the top by the previous owners. I want to get a Chimney Balloon because I suspect that there is still heat loss through this flue given the age of the house--120+ years old. HOWEVER, I also like to burn decorative candles in the fireplace from time to time. Will the Chimney balloon work in this case or do I need to find something more fireproof? how much space should I allow between the candles and the Chimney balloon. Thanks.

jasonr 25 posts Feb 01, 2008 3:58 PM

A Chimney Balloon is designed to melt and release at a temperature of 230 degrees Farenheit. If you keep the candles at least 3 feet away from the balloon and keep the wicks trimmed you should not have a problem. But if you have 12 candles raging in the fireplace with long smokey flames you could easily get up to the 230 Degree flash point. Personally, I burn a 6 candle candelabra in my fireplace in the summer and I have a 9x9 chimney Balloon installed about 3 feet above them...and i have never had a problem. ---------- Jasonr Moderator

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