Step 1
Gather some simple bits of equipment
Grab a tape measure. If you’ve got a headtorch, it’s useful for keeping your hands free to measure. Otherwise, any other torch will do. A pair of googles are also good to have to hand as this will stop soot falling in your face. Just remember your balloon will soon be keeping you nice and warm and it will last for years so it’s worth taking a bit of trouble at this stage to make sure you get the right size.
Step 2
Choose where you want your Chimney Balloon® to sit
Look up your chimney and locate the height at which you want your Chimney Balloon® to sit. It doesn’t really matter where it sits. This is where you’ll measure. If you have a fire surround, you’ll need to measure the chimney beyond this.
Step 3
Measure your chimney flue
If you have a round chimney, just measure the diameter (the distance straight across). For oblong and square chimneys, measure side to side and front to back.
Step
Choose your Chimney Balloon©
There are 4 sizes of Chimney Balloon® so all you need to do is choose the one that is the nearest in size to your chimney flue. Each one comes with a mouth inflation tube as standard. All of the Chimney Balloons are square or oblong but they will fit round chimneys as well.
Step 5
Measure the height
Finally you’ll need to measure the height from the opening of the chimney to where the Chimney Balloon® will sit. If it is more than 19cm, you’ll need to add one of our hand grip extension kits to ensure the safety tag shows once you’ve fitted it.
