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Posted by Steve: on May 21st, 2001 07:02 PM
In reply to chimney smoke by dave helm on May 21st, 2001 06:38 PM [Go to top of thread]

Does this happen all the time or when the wind is at a specific direction or speed?

Try closing the damper on the basement fireplace when the main is on, see what happens.

Is your stack well over the top of the ridge of the roof?

Just some things to think about.

But, its a "drawing" issue.

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