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Welcome to the Chimney Sweeps Association of Ireland

 

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Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, County Wicklow

 

 

 

 

 

Our Mission
It is the mission of the National Chimney Sweep Training School to foster public awareness of issues relating to chimney and venting performance and safety, and to promote the education of associated professionals through technical training and certification opportunities.

The Chimney Sweeps Association of Ireland was founded in February 2007, to bring about change, by raising the standards of chimney inspectors and to educate the public in preventing chimney fires and potential carbon monoxide intrusions.

Please click on the members section above to find your nearest certified chimney inspector.

The next National Chimney Sweep Training School of Ireland course and certified chimney sweep exam will commence August 16th, 2010. This 6 day course is limited to a maximum of 8 candidates. If you wish to express an interest in this course please contact Patrick Cowan on 087-2574267, 0404-69766 or emailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                                                            

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Cre-Away Pro & ACS liquid

The Problem.

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Creosote and soot build-up in your fireplace or wood stove chimney can be a fire hazard if your chimney system is not properly cleaned and maintained. Occasionally wood stoves and fireplaces can produce a tar or glaze called third-degree creosote.

 

 

THE SOLUTION.
Cre-Away ™ Pro, creosote modifier.

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Cre-Away ™ Pro is a four component powder that safely and effectively modifies glazed or third degree creosote so that it can be more easily removed by chimney sweeping. First, a reactive agent neutralizes the slightly acidic creosote making it less corrosive to metal components and less flammable. Second, a dehydrator absorbs the oils and moisture contained in some forms of creosote. Third, a combustion inhibitor helps reduce the chance of chimney fires. Finally, a magnesium catalyst helps break down third- degree creosote when the flue is heated by normal use.

A certified member of the CSAI will spray Cre-Away™ Pro directly up the flue (with an upward draught) near the top of the firebox, the powder is carried up the chimney coating the entire surface of the flue and enabling the four components to start working.

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The Net Effect

Cre-Away ™ Pro creawaypro_after1.jpgmodifies third-degree creosote by converting it into a more brittle state that has a different expansion/contraction rate than the flue it is attached to.
During heating and cooling cycles the treated creosote loses its adhesive properties so it can be more easily removed.

 

Cre-Away™ Pro

Effective on All Types of Creosote

• Helps Prevent Chimney Fires
• Reduces Creosote Odours
• Reduces Corrosion in Metal and Masonry Chimneys
• Chimneys Clean Easier and More Completely when  Professionally Swept.

Remember, all chimneys should be inspected and/or cleaned at least annually or as advised by a certified member of the CSAI.

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Cre-Away™ Pro and Anti-Creo-Soot  (ACS) liquid are not available in shops or online. If you wish to express an interest in any or both of the above products, Please contact your nearest member (located in the members section) of the CSAI.

 

 

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