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Expert Profile: James Ball

Expertise:  I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more

Experience in the area
over 22 years

Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild

Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 5290
Knowledge   9.77   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.77   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.98   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
(in Past 24 Hours)
2
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
715
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks for the quick reply!!
(John on 10/13/08)
Thanks I thought that might be the case
(nigel on 10/11/08)
Thanks James. The answer came to me last night as I was trying to sleep: it's for a thermostat. Thanks for your reply!
(Frank on 10/07/08)
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Recent Answers from James Ball
2008-10-13  Converting a penisula fireplace to 2 sided Hello John, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have. I am not sure what you are explaining...
2008-10-13  viper? Hello John, I have looked in to the Viper for my self but did not feel it would work well for me (other sweeps swear by them) I use "poly pro rods" They are very flexible, make sure you get the adapter...
2008-10-13  wasps in chimney Hello Jodi, you can plug the flue with what every you want but you can not use the fireplace with it in there. they may be attracted to the gas smell? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www...
2008-10-12  ZC wood insert Hello Eric, in order for you to install an insert safely both the insert and metal fireplace must be rated for this type of aplication. If you "just make it fit, or hack out the metal" you could cause...
2008-10-11  gas coal: ventless or not Hello Bradley, I can not tell but it looks like a gas log set and should be vented. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take...
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