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name this chimney part/parts
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:33 am
by betty_joanne
Due to hurrican ike i need a new fireplace thing that goes on the roof. Problem is i don't know what it is called. I need a new one of what ever this part/s is. I am trying to upload a picture of it.
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:12 am
by Jim from Canada
The hamster cage looking thingy looks like a spark arrester.
Jim
RE: name this chimney part/parts
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:19 am
by betty_joanne
where would i get a replacement one?
Is the bottom part that doesn't have slots the chimney pipe?
I fould a spark arrestor online but it does not look at all like mine.
RE: name this chimney part/parts
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:05 pm
by Yanita
Hi,
My first thoughts are to look for the brand name and possible model # of your unit. Go directly to their website and look for replacement parts.
Yanita
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:21 pm
by jusomguy
That is called a turbine vent if I'm viewing it correctly.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none
Sorry for the long link.
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:00 pm
by Jim from Canada
The other end looks like the chimney with part of the flashing still attached. You may end up getting the whole chimney replaced. It might be safer that way anyways. You can then purchase the entire system from 1 manufacturer and thus be ensured that it will work together as a system.
Jim
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:09 pm
by flcruising
That's just the chimney vent cap. It's basically to keep the weather and nesting animals out of your chimney.
The type/model of your fireplace may determine what you need. You should check with your fireplace manufacturer to see what kind they recommend. If they are unavailable, just call a local fireplace dealer and tell them what you're looking for.