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    #16
    The 2' rule is just a guideline, it doesn't really mean that much.


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      #17
      If the wind is out of the south I have that problem. I bought one of these to start the fire. It puts off enough heat to make it draft until the fire gets hot enough. Fixed my problem.
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        #18
        I had the same problem with our new fireplace....I now start the fire as far back as I can and it seems to work just fine. Good luck!

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          #19
          My fireplace has the same issue. Try starting a fire and basically fill the living room with smoke. It’s a complete PITA to get a fire start, which I guess if cause it’s not getting enough oxygen. The back of my house where the flue comes out faces North.


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            #20
            Need help with fireplace smoking

            This is the back of my house and now it makes perfect sense why it doesnt get good airflow.


            Dipstick who built my house should have put a gas fireplace in it.



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              #21
              2' higher than the height that's 10' away.



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                #22
                If its real windy I have the same problem.

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                  #23
                  Chimney needs to be 2' above anything 10' away

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                    #24
                    Raise your fire rack a little and start with a small fire until the flue gets heated up. Just a few suggestions to help without spending a bunch of money.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Mayhem View Post
                      This is the back of my house and now it makes perfect sense why it doesnt get good airflow.


                      Dipstick who built my house should have put a gas fireplace in it.



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                      You have other issues because chimneys height and placement is not your problem.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by PEC View Post
                        You have other issues because chimneys height and placement is not your problem.
                        And what would that be?

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by Uncle Saggy View Post
                          2' higher than the height that's 10' away.



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                          We always built the two feet higher than anything less then 10’ away or up till they are ten feet horizontally from roof.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Mayhem View Post
                            And what would that be?
                            Do you have an insert or masonry fireplace?

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by PEC View Post
                              Do you have an insert or masonry fireplace?
                              insert

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                                #30
                                Check damper position ( i know that sounds lame). Most inserts have an inlet air. Should look like a dryer vent outside. Make sure that is not plugged by a rat or bird nest. Triple and double insulated pipe takes a bit to get warm. So start with small fire and doors nearly closed.

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