Solid fuel burners
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Solid fuel (wood) burner – build-up of smoke within fire box
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Dirty chimney and/or build-up of deposits at the top of the flue
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Door seals need replacing
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Flue in area where downdrafts are common
Solid fuel (wood) burner (closed firebox) – corroded flue
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Corrosive gases from the combustion process such as burning driftwood or treated timber
Solid fuel (wood) burner (closed firebox) – dirty flue
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Build-up of soot/combustion deposits on the inside of the flue – the deposits will build up more quickly where the stove burns slowly for long periods of time during operation, that is, when the damper is closed
Solid fuel burner – water stains on ceiling around top of flue
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The roof is leaking around the flue penetration
Solid fuel burner – evidence of water flowing down inside flue
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There is a leak around the flue penetration
Solid fuel burner – stove leaks smoke around door
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Door does not seal effectively
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Flue needs cleaning
Solid fuel (wood) burner (closed firebox) – flue is not gastight
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Joints have opened in flue due to expansion and contraction
Solid fuel burner – deterioration of metal firebox
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Firebox is at the end of its serviceable life
Solid fuel burner – crumbling fire bricks inside firebox
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Deterioration due to age
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Burning salt-laden wood such as driftwood or treated timber
Solid fuel burner – stove does not have seismic restraints
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Restraints were not fitted during installation
Solid fuel burner – door glass is cracked
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Fire has got too hot
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Imperfection in the glass; impact damage