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enord
old trick, supposedly put an Al can into fire & it will ascend the chimney, bond with the creosote, & induce it to fall to the bottom of the chimney thereby cleaning the chimney! Whats the chances? thanx
boit
QUOTE (enord+Mar 10 2011, 02:12 PM)
old trick, supposedly put an Al can into fire & it will ascend the chimney, bond with the creosote, & induce it to fall to the bottom of the chimney thereby cleaning the chimney! Whats the chances? thanx

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Jesuit
QUOTE (enord+Mar 10 2011, 11:12 AM)
old trick, supposedly put an Al can into fire & it will ascend the chimney, bond with the creosote, & induce it to fall to the bottom of the chimney thereby cleaning the chimney! Whats the chances?          thanx

Why would you want to do that? I'll never ask you to fix anything in my house. Mr. Bean's antics should remain on the screen.
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