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I suppose old(er) buildings would be more problematic, where the stack isn't built using regular blocks/bricks.
Older buildings are easier, bigger flues.
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Older buildings are easier, bigger flues.
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I suppose old(er) buildings would be more problematic, where the stack isn't built using regular blocks/bricks.
I don't know whether you know this or not but chmney's are always built on the wonk to give better draught (draft) .
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No, I didn't know that.
My experience of chimneys is limited to sitting at the bottom end, preferably enjoying a roaring fire. 
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an absolute pain in the hole if mine is owt to go by!!
It’s causing a headache!
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It has been known....
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I think that this forum is spying on me. I am that man with the wet/unbrushed wood stove flu and it's just come to bite me . If plan "c" doesn't work ( home made multi legged spinner ) then it's possibly a liner. Last resort. Any ball park price for 7 meters in a concrete 7" flue . Just to give me an idea of how much to spend on useless presents .
GraemeVW
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7" concrete flue? Is it thermocrete lined?
Most new 5kw stoves can go on a 5" liner. Older stuff and bigger stuff needs a 6" liner. 6" liner down a 7" thermocrete lined chimney may or may not work depending on bends etc. Would need checking.
To be honest, I don't deal with our pricing etc so can't really advice on price.
Check prices for decent liner, hanging cowl, adapter, closure plate etc then add on a days wages for a couple of people. Should give you an idea.
However, if you are in England, and want it properly fitted and signed off, that wood beam would have to go.
Thermocrete doesn't often fail though. Are you just trying to get the creosote out? If so, there are products you burn on the stove to dry it out. Takes a few burns and a few sweeps. But if that Is your problem, it would have to be removed before fitting a liner anyway.
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Thanks for info. Bad news about the beam ! I 'll protect it with a bit of old asbestos sheet. (joke)
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Had to enlarge the holes in the Swinden's base plate for the16mm bolts my friend gave me. Vice is now securely attached to the workbench. I'll fabricate replacement drawers for the ones missing sometime in the future, but for now the job is done. 
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Made a new bush and the new aluminium sleeve Monday. Made 304 shaft with slotted end today.
Also welded one of the worst items of cast aluminium I've ever had the displeasure to weld. MINI (BMW) belt tensioner of some description. genuine BMW part. Full of porosity. So ground the welds back, tried again, full of porosity. Tried about three times then decided enough is enough. I just built the whole area up with weld and said to the customer (a good friend) look that's the best you're gonna get.
Also welded one of the worst items of cast aluminium I've ever had the displeasure to weld. MINI (BMW) belt tensioner of some description. genuine BMW part. Full of porosity. So ground the welds back, tried again, full of porosity. Tried about three times then decided enough is enough. I just built the whole area up with weld and said to the customer (a good friend) look that's the best you're gonna get.
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My 90's Casio calculator....it's seen some action over the years. Lost a few of the LCD segments. What's the worse that can happen.....you can't ##### it anymore as AVE says! Bit of a strip and clean..all good. Just remember not to turn it round so all the buttons fall out 
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And they are going onto a ????Im not sure ive "fixed" these, though rectified a few issues along the way.
One down, another to go. I love my aqua blaster
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Awesome resto jobIm not sure ive "fixed" these, though rectified a few issues along the way.
One down, another to go. I love my aqua blaster
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Niiiice!Onto a dolomite sprint
