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Heated Varnish

  • 03-01-2010 6:34pm
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    Hello all,

    Firstly, I'd like to preface this post by saying that this looked like the most appropriate section (Physics and Chemistry) to issue this post, however; if there is a more fitting area then I will be pleased, once redirected, to reissue the post there.

    We have recently installed a brand new balanced flue electric fire. We have, also, however, retained the original fireplace - which is made of wood - and had intended to continue to use it as before.
    Once we had begun to use the new electric fire, we noticed that there was a strange odour emanating from the general area of the fireplace. We had, initially, attributed this to the burning off of manufacturing oils (a conjecture which the user manual substantiated). The odour, however, has lingered on, which has now caused us to infer that it is actually the varnish from the fireplace which has become reheated every time the fire is in use.
    Given that we experience this strong odour each time, I was wondering whether or not the reheated varnish was releasing any noxious products of combustion and/or whether we are being exposed to any toxic properties? In short, is this harmful/injurious?

    Again, I apologise if this is not the appropriate area (and for my ignorance on chemical processes).

    Thanks in advance!;)


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 JohnLoughran


    Whatever is causing the smell it sounds like something is being heated more than it should be. I'm not familiar with the type of fire but could it be that the flue is hot and is heating the surrounds producing the odour? I doubt it would be the varnish as that has long since lost its volatile compounds. I doubt that the fumes themselves would be harmful, unless you notice side effects like drowsiness or headaches. But the smell, if it persists, may be a sign of something overheating, which is more worrying to my mind and may need looking at. If you have no joy from your suppliers maybe ask an engineer or plumber or other builder to look at it. Hope this helps.:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 336 cianl1
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    I'd agree with JohnLoughran. The important thing here is to locate the actual problem rather that jump to conclusions. Contact whoever installed it and inform them of the persistent smell. If they say it's all clear then don't worry but I'd let them know fairly quickly.


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