I shot this video and a huge amount of "Your New House". Al Carrell was the best! Fun to work with, always knew what he was doing. Filmed in the late 90's, not 80's
This is why i love TH-cam for videos like this, i so appreciate you for this video my beautiful brother please don't stop making these, thank you so much, you just never know how many people need this info, my new home has a wood burning fireplace and i am very glad to have found your video, this is valuable to an amateur such as myself
This was so helpful! My boyfriend and I just moved into an old stone home built in the 30's. Has a fireplace that no one has used in years. Id like to use it for Christmas since he and I will have the house to ourselves and I want to really have a romantic Christmas with him. Thank you so much for the great information. My boyfriend is a real safety nut and is always going on and on about us not using the fireplace because we don't know anything about them.
I love your sweet disposition and how easily you explain stuff. Me and my husband are buying our first house and it happens to have a fire place. I stumbled across your video and I’m so glad I did. Thank you so much!!
As a certified chimney professional I have to mention a few things. First off I'm all for homeowner DIY, but this video overlooks several issues. First there was no inspection of the flue or smoke chamber in the masonry chimney. Defects in these areas are serious potential safety risks, as exhaust byproducts can escape (just like what was mentioned about the firebox area). A homeowner isnt able to properly inspect/diagnose these areas without specific training, expertise, or equipment. Regarding the prefab fireplace. This fireplace did not have a proper non combustible hearth extension in front of the fireplace. If sparks or embers should fall out of the fireplace opening and land on the carpet this can create a fire hazard. Also it appears this flue does not meet minimum code requirements for termination height. The flue must be at least 3' out of the roof and 2' taller than anything within 10'. This would include the second story of the home that looks much closer than 10'. It could be perspective or an optical illusion, but I think not. And lastly the flue pipe sections are designed to snap lock together....they should never be able to be pulled apart this easily! This is potentially very problematic as it's an indication that the flue sections were not installed correctly. Just my 2.5 cents.
I found it alarming that he could pull that pipe flue up so easily. I had a professional chimney sweeper clean my chimney yesterday. He didn't seem concerned about the flue coming apart, and it didn't.
Really helpful video, thanks for this ! The specific words I needed to hear was "fireplace cement" - dealing with a damper where the brace screwed into the brick came out, trying to figure out how to get it back in.
If you're tuckpointing your firebox you should just slap some refractory mortar on the joints and just rinse It of with a sponge it looks 100% better & it helps to scratch out the joints out with an old flathead first
If you have a wood burning stove that need's to be cleaned up the chimney pipe. We had one in a rental house. First night we lived there down to 30s. Put wood in stove and started fire opened flue in pipe. Just stopped ticking and was getting hot. All of a sudden the chimney blew up and shot sheet metal screw off into my cheek bone below my eye!!
OMG!! Are you okay? I mean I guess you would have to be, to be able to post this comment. Did the chimney blow up because it needed cleaned/inspected? Do you know why the fireplace was “ ticking” before it got hot? I’m just trying to understand your comment. I do hope you’re okay from what sounds like a horrible accident.
This brought my attention to something I hadn't considered: deteriorating mortar. Can anyone tell if I should be worried about repairing that if I will be installing an insert (without a stovepipe; it's built to vent directly into the firebox).
I'm just a gas fitter in Canada, but I can tell you what I know (very little) just to give you an idea. The basic rule is that if the mortar is in good shape, a corrugated insert is often sufficient. But, if the mortar is crap, you should run double walled stainless steel (class A vent I believe) the entire length of the chimney. It's damned expensive, but if a fire starts and you haven't done it properly, your insurance will be void. That's a heavy gamble, imo. Good luck :)
@@derek8742 You're very welcome. I took my gas ticket courses with a guy who specialized in wood fireplaces. If you can find a good and honest company/"guy" they can sort you out well. All the best!
I have a pre fab heatilator unit installed 1991. The back slab of brick is cracked behind it is metal. Isnt the brick just for show. Doesn't seem to serve much purpose other than aesthetics
Hello , the chimney fire box looks really beat up the patches coming up part should be a warning!! To you carbon monoxide travels through cracks and walls and you can always do a video inspection for the non visible areas
That's a dumb question. Depends on the size of your fireplace /chimney. It's like asking how many miles will my car run without specifying the type make model of your car
I was wondering about eye protection for that too, considering he said it could be harmful on your hands. That brush can send out the TSP in all directions if one isn't careful enough.
Nice,, but i couldn't see what kind ,,, the name brand of the omg the stuff you,put into the call gun?? What's it called? Thank you,,, jimmy in jersey,,, sorry,, I'm had open braid sugary last May An i need it again this May in 2018,,,29 steeples in my head with also 7 stitches,, lol ya i have 4 altogether Brain anerizumes,, can't spell it,, 2 on each side of my brain,, but,, enough about me,, thank you sir,
The most important part you showed everyone was the part about being careful about the center liner. These can pop out easily. You have done a good job of explaining the prefab unit. Just tell everyone when pushing the brush down and pulling up, put your hand on the top of the center can and push down on the liner at the time your pulling up the brush, this will give you a good Idea that you don't pull it apart while pulling up. Well done sir!
I shot this video and a huge amount of "Your New House". Al Carrell was the best! Fun to work with, always knew what he was doing. Filmed in the late 90's, not 80's
Well done, Joseph!
thank you for helping to make this video
You know this is a legit video when the old man grunts putting on a glove... this guy totally had a coors light staged behind the scene.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha iroon city or rolling rock lol
Oof. Describing me drinking my doors light while wearing my colors light tee. Trying to fix my fireplace. Lol
Jeans shirt and jeans pants with mint condition white new balance sneaks. I aspire to be as handy and trendy as this guy one day.
This is why i love TH-cam for videos like this, i so appreciate you for this video my beautiful brother please don't stop making these, thank you so much, you just never know how many people need this info, my new home has a wood burning fireplace and i am very glad to have found your video, this is valuable to an amateur such as myself
Bought my first home and it came with a fireplace. Very excited to enjoy our fireplace!
Remember - when you go up on the roof to clean the chimney don't forget to do the Step In Time dance routine from Mary Poppins.
This was so helpful! My boyfriend and I just moved into an old stone home built in the 30's. Has a fireplace that no one has used in years. Id like to use it for Christmas since he and I will have the house to ourselves and I want to really have a romantic Christmas with him. Thank you so much for the great information. My boyfriend is a real safety nut and is always going on and on about us not using the fireplace because we don't know anything about them.
How did it go?
did your fire work out well?
"This is one of the SidePieces".. this man was way before his time.
Filmed in the 80s released in 2013
Lol
Exactly RCA Vintage RCA CC507 Crispy HQ 320p
I love your sweet disposition and how easily you explain stuff. Me and my husband are buying our first house and it happens to have a fire place. I stumbled across your video and I’m so glad I did. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the vid. Just bought a home that has a fireplace that probably hasn't been used in 10 years.
Sweet kindly gentleman. Glad I came across this video.
I know its hard to find now, all the videos today are of some blond woman installing a window frame..
Easy to setup and install regardless of the type of gas used (natural gas or propane). I highly recommend this product.
As a certified chimney professional I have to mention a few things. First off I'm all for homeowner DIY, but this video overlooks several issues. First there was no inspection of the flue or smoke chamber in the masonry chimney. Defects in these areas are serious potential safety risks, as exhaust byproducts can escape (just like what was mentioned about the firebox area). A homeowner isnt able to properly inspect/diagnose these areas without specific training, expertise, or equipment.
Regarding the prefab fireplace. This fireplace did not have a proper non combustible hearth extension in front of the fireplace. If sparks or embers should fall out of the fireplace opening and land on the carpet this can create a fire hazard. Also it appears this flue does not meet minimum code requirements for termination height. The flue must be at least 3' out of the roof and 2' taller than anything within 10'. This would include the second story of the home that looks much closer than 10'. It could be perspective or an optical illusion, but I think not. And lastly the flue pipe sections are designed to snap lock together....they should never be able to be pulled apart this easily! This is potentially very problematic as it's an indication that the flue sections were not installed correctly.
Just my 2.5 cents.
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I found it alarming that he could pull that pipe flue up so easily. I had a professional chimney sweeper clean my chimney yesterday. He didn't seem concerned about the flue coming apart, and it didn't.
Really helpful video, thanks for this ! The specific words I needed to hear was "fireplace cement" - dealing with a damper where the brace screwed into the brick came out, trying to figure out how to get it back in.
How to replace a damper in chimney
Do wear eye protection when brushing on TSP.
thanks for scaring the shit out of me and not wanting to touch the thing.
Lol yup
Everything check on my, first timer for this, thanks for the info Michael..
This was so relaxing
A delight to watch!! Well done.
Wow......GREAT information! Thank you! And bless you!❤️🙏
1:12 what if there is a big ass spider up there. lol
Mine has some spiders, I honestly im debating spending the money to have someone else come clean it
thanks for the video og
Thank you for this video!
This was amazing. Thank you!
Thanks Mike 😊
Thank you for your tips.
Super better than four eyes
If you're tuckpointing your firebox you should just slap some refractory mortar on the joints and just rinse It of with a sponge it looks 100% better & it helps to scratch out the joints out with an old flathead first
He put a rubber glove on one hand, and put his bare palm on wet scrubbed area and touched the whole thing, Lol He reminds me of my father in law.
Great video,. Thanks.
These Creosote Logs works good. After 40 fires. throw one in. Ever will have to sweep out your chimney again
Great video!
This is just a good old fashioned American man. You don’t see people like this anymore it seems.
That's the worst flashlight I've ever seen lol
The next video will be on how to change the batteries in your flashlight.
If you have a wood burning stove that need's to be cleaned up the chimney pipe. We had one in a rental house. First night we lived there down to 30s. Put wood in stove and started fire opened flue in pipe. Just stopped ticking and was getting hot. All of a sudden the chimney blew up and shot sheet metal screw off into my cheek bone below my eye!!
OMG!! Are you okay? I mean I guess you would have to be, to be able to post this comment. Did the chimney blow up because it needed cleaned/inspected? Do you know why the fireplace was “ ticking” before it got hot? I’m just trying to understand your comment. I do hope you’re okay from what sounds like a horrible accident.
OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you.
Your light needs some tending too. Lol
good video....thanks
A TARCH (O_o) lol love this man
Also it helps to have a double line chimney pipe. Rather than a title flue
TY ...
Great share! ❤️🙌🏼
This brought my attention to something I hadn't considered: deteriorating mortar. Can anyone tell if I should be worried about repairing that if I will be installing an insert (without a stovepipe; it's built to vent directly into the firebox).
I'm just a gas fitter in Canada, but I can tell you what I know (very little) just to give you an idea.
The basic rule is that if the mortar is in good shape, a corrugated insert is often sufficient. But, if the mortar is crap, you should run double walled stainless steel (class A vent I believe) the entire length of the chimney. It's damned expensive, but if a fire starts and you haven't done it properly, your insurance will be void. That's a heavy gamble, imo. Good luck :)
@@hhiippiittyy Thank you for your insight! I'll get this set up the right (safe) way.
@@derek8742
You're very welcome. I took my gas ticket courses with a guy who specialized in wood fireplaces. If you can find a good and honest company/"guy" they can sort you out well. All the best!
I have a pre fab heatilator unit installed 1991. The back slab of brick is cracked behind it is metal. Isnt the brick just for show. Doesn't seem to serve much purpose other than aesthetics
TMI, thank you very much:-)
Squirrels make nests?
I made my fire there's no smoke in my apartment so it is okay right
Where did you get the andirons? Good video
My fireplace doesn't have a flue. Is this normal for an older masonry fireplace with a huge welded steel firebox?
No
Ashes and water will do
Poor guy and his toy flashlight
the smoke shelf is the other way around.
Like #1000 right here
Love how it's a fake gas log set.
Hello , the chimney fire box looks really beat up the patches coming up part should be a warning!! To you carbon monoxide travels through cracks and walls and you can always do a video inspection for the non visible areas
Shame on ALL of you.
Not one of you caught,..."Varmints".
I was in a Looney Tunes episode the moment I heard it.
I noticed it right away and was delighted to hear him say it a few more times after THAT, just in case the first time was a mistake.
My cell phone light is brighter than that antique flash light.
Great video but 1836 flashlight
RIP Al
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how many logs can you safetly burn in the fireplace
That's a dumb question. Depends on the size of your fireplace /chimney. It's like asking how many miles will my car run without specifying the type make model of your car
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I guess if the T.s.c. gets in your eyes it fine. Not wearing any goggles. Just kidding but be safe and thanks for the info!
I was wondering about eye protection for that too, considering he said it could be harmful on your hands. That brush can send out the TSP in all directions if one isn't careful enough.
This, what he holds in the hand @ 2:19 won't resist the heat of 1800-2300°F when the soot is burning. I do not recommend to use it.
Well that is scary. It is misleading for the manufacturer to call it Fireplace cement then.
You need a new flashlight. That thing was worthless
Nice,, but i couldn't see what kind ,,, the name brand of the omg the stuff you,put into the call gun?? What's it called? Thank you,,, jimmy in jersey,,, sorry,, I'm had open braid sugary last May An i need it again this May in 2018,,,29 steeples in my head with also 7 stitches,, lol ya i have 4 altogether Brain anerizumes,, can't spell it,, 2 on each side of my brain,, but,, enough about me,, thank you sir,
The most important part you showed everyone was the part about being careful about the center liner. These can pop out easily. You have done a good job of explaining the prefab unit. Just tell everyone when pushing the brush down and pulling up, put your hand on the top of the center can and push down on the liner at the time your pulling up the brush, this will give you a good Idea that you don't pull it apart while pulling up. Well done sir!
There are a few types. I like Rutlands mortar caulk
Old ads flashlight
I can e you can build it too guys. Just look for woodprix page