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How do you know which way is open and closed for a chimney flue?

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if you are talking a stove flue [free standing] the handle on the flue will indicate open or closed. if handle is horizontal flue is closed. if vertical flue is open. if you mean fireplace flue usually pushing flue handle to rear or back of fireplace will open it and pulling it toward you will close it. you can check by moving handle slowly while looking with flashlight up in the chimney. be careful as soot can come down and out if you get too aggresive.

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