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Maggy

17-09-2010 15:39

The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11327514

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The 1956 Clean Air Act, which enforced the use of smokeless fuels in many areas, may have been good for the environment and the quality of life of millions, but it proved devastating to a centuries-old occupation often passed down from father to son.
However, according to the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (Nacs), recent years have seen their members having to juggle extra demand and an "influx" of new trainees.
Thanks to soaring gas prices, sales of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves rose 40% in 2008 as homeowners attempted to cut their bills.
This, in turn, has meant more chimneys needing to be regularly cleaned and more business for the small, self-employed army of sweeps across the country.

Hmm! Time to learn an old trade perhaps..

I wonder if there any other old skill sets that could lead to employment?

fireman328

17-09-2010 16:14

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

Idont think I would fit down the chimney these days

Taf	18-09-2010 12:13

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

I have a full set of brushes and rods all set to make a mint then!

Fitzer

18-09-2010 19:29

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35093578)

I have a full set of brushes and rods all set to make a mint then!

Indeed, had mine done earlier this year, Â£52 and he was here less than 20 minutes in total !

martyh

18-09-2010 19:44

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35093576)

Saggar maker's bottom knocker?

you first heard that on Blue Peter back in the 70's didn't you ,be honest now :D
I remember Peter Purvis doing a report on being a sagger maker and it was in that years annual :D

Taf	19-09-2010 12:29

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

I know a few households that have turned to wood-fired heating... and they are in for expensive shocks as they are burning the wrong type of wood... very oily stuff that is coating the chimney lining with gunk that will one day sag or blaze.

Or both...

papa smurf

19-09-2010 13:25

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35094237)

i bought some cheap wood /logs years ago for my stove
when i went outside i notice thick black smoke bellowing out of the chimney turns out the so called logs where sawn up railway sleepers soaked in creosote thing is they looked uncontaminated ,had to take them to the tip [some bargain i got]

frogstamper

20-09-2010 23:07

Re: The return of the chimney sweep By Jon Kelly

Expect to see Dick Van Dyke back on the streets soon entertaining us all with his truly superb cockney accent.;)

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