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Nofioti/Worlfi PAGE 5 rw^OWfyR U. in* Clear chimneys can keep house a home, not ashes By United Press International WASHINGTON - A hearth can differentiate a home from a house. So in order to lounge by burning logs without fearing the disaster of a burning home, keep the chimney free of debris. Approximately 22,000 fires oc­ cur each year becuase of clogged chimneys connected to coal and w o o d - b u r n i n g s t o v e s a n d fireplaces, according to the American Insurance Services Group. The majority of these fires are attributed to improper inspection or cleaning of the chimney or stove pipes, where creosote can accumulate. Creosote is a tar-like combustible substance that forms when fuel does not thoroughly burn. Creosote is dangerous because buildups can occur without warn­ ing and lead to unexpected fires. It can ignite while the fireplace is in use and create heat up to 2,500 degreesF. The second most common cause of chimney-related fires, the AISG reports, is improperly installed stoves and fireplaces. Often they are located too near combustible materials, poorly vented, or incor­ rectly attached to the flue. Fireplaces also can have cracks or holes that allow hot gases oi flames to escape and ignite th< house frame. The National Fire Protectior Assocation provides chimney in stallation information to help pre vent unnecessary hazards. Chimneys supply air to burning fuel and provide a safe way to remove a fire's remains. And often, modern chimneys require more maintenance than older ones. * . R e c e n t i m p r o v e m e n t s i n h e a t i n g e f f i c i e n c y e n a b l e fireplaces to bring more heat into a room, and lose less heat up the chimney. But cooler chimney temperatures result in faster creosote buildups. Creosote deposits will adhere to all kinds of chimney surfaces, so it is important to inspect the inside of the chimney connector every few weeks during heavy use. Professional chimney sweepers, who typically charge from $15 to $50, depending on the extent of their service, use specially shaped metal brushes, metal scrapers, and vacuum suction equipment to get out the "gook." Home-grown cleaning techni­ ques, such as pulling tire chains or wire netting up and down on a rope in the flue, are generally discouraged by fire protection groups, -who warn of cracking the masonry or lining of the chimney. Chemical cleaners, such as cop­ per sulfate and sodium chloride, are not considered as effective as carefully controlled mechanical methods. Chemical cleaners are supposed to dissolve creosote or act as a catalyst in the burning process^ but their effectiveness has not been fully established. A preliminary inspection by the homeowner can determine if a professional is needed. Some quick safey checks: --Look for loose mortar or bricks in the firebox. It is the chamber where the wood or coal bums. --Inspect the throat assembly and damper with a flashlight, looking for creosote buildup and rust. The throat is a slot-like open­ ing above the firebox where flames, smoke and gasses pass in­ to a smoke chamber. The damper is a steel or cast iron plate used to regulate drafts in the flue, or close it completely. , --Open the damper completely and check out the walls of the smoke chamber and flue tiles. One-eighth to one-quarter inch of creosote is .too much, and may be a fire hazard. All this may sound like a sticky business, but it is not difficult. And the protection from fire hazards is well worth the trouble. t Chimney cleaning is as old as chimneys themselves. In the play " C y m b e l i n e " , W i l l i a m Shakespeare wrote: "'Golden lads and girls all must, as chimney­ sweepers, come to dust." 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The boat's toilet also must be protected against freezing, and nontoxic antifreeze should be run through the boat's drinking water system. Diesel fuel tanks ysually are left full over winter to prevent conden­ sation water from accumulating. Add chemicals to prevent fungus growth that will clog fuel injectors next spring. Gasoline tanks are often drained for safety purposes. .You may want to protect your boat from snow and ice by cover­ ing lt,< whether it rematas in the water or not- For sailors, this means lowering the mast and is » good time to check and lubricate fittings. If the mast stays up, be sure to tie halyards away from the mast. If the boat stays in the water, try to protect it from scratches or worse from from ice. More and more boaters are installing agita­ tion devices in the water beneath their boats to bring up deeper warmer water to prevent ice from forming. 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