excessive creosote

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    How much creosote on BK princess is too much?

    Howdy all, we’ve been burning our new BK Princess about 3 months now and we sweep our 24’ straight, 6” chimney every month. We burn white spruce and birch that’s been seasoning 6+ months (the birch up to 2yrs seasoned). When I sweep chimney I get maybe 1-2 cups of creosote, however the firebox...
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    Creosote behind chimney wall?

    I have a question for the group. I have a wood burning fireplace that has a lot of glazed creosote that basic sweeping couldn’t cleanse. A inspection was done and they thought they could see some mortar cracks & holes but hard to tell with all the creosote. I have been given two conflicting...
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    Stage 3 creosote.

    Hey guys having problems with my englander 25 pdvc. I have what I have researched to be creosote level 3. ( looks like tar ) everywhere inside the unit. The exhaust fan, piping, burn box. It ain't good. Will creosote remover help? I'm trying to get it clean so it will actually light instead of...
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    Possible chimney fire? Shingles burning.

    Hey there, I've been following a long time, but first time posting. I just installed a used catalytic wood stove (dutchwest 4621) and a new 6in double wall stainless steel chimney liner into a 6x6 terracotta lined chimney. I started using my stove in Jan 2021 (one month). The wood im using...
  5. logger6644

    Empire Elite users

    I have had an Empire Elite 100 since 2011. I have always struggled with ash and creosote buildup resulting in two leaks. The first unit was replaced under warranty, the second,I patched the leak myself. I removed the fan to clean it and while reinstalling it I noticed a significant air gap,1/4...
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