Skilled Corey Flowers warns towards leaving chimneys unserviced

Daily SF News — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:49:12 +0000

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – When the weather cools, people start burning at home to stay warm, some of those fires lead to chimney fires. There have been a few in the Valley.

A fireplace can look great and add warmth, but one danger remains hard to see. It’s inside the chimney — creosote.

“All creosote is unburned fuel, and it is a concentrated form of fuel which can reignite,” said Corey Taylor-Flowers, with Ohio Chimney Company.

It also burns hotter. The Chimney Safety Institute recommends a chimney sweep if the build-up is greater than an eighth of an inch. That certified person can look at the structure and make sure it has proper flow, clearances and care.

“It’s actually fire code. All chimneys should be inspected annually, and that’s fireplaces or if it’s a furnace. A furnace, hot water tank chimney should still be inspected annually,” Taylor-Flowers said.

Taylor-Flowers is a third-generation chimney sweep. He even wears the hat. Ohio Chimney was started by his grandfather who had a chimney fire at home and found no one who could tell him what had happened and how to make his home safe.

“Well, with 30% of the structure fires originally from a chimney, I’d say that would help quite a bit. Peace of mind is a big one,” Taylor-Flowers said.

Taylor-Flowers suggests also burning seasoned wood, with a moisture content between 15% and 25%. Some people have shifted to electric units, which create an ambiance with the heat. Chimney sweeps also inspect furnaces and hot water tanks to make sure they’re venting properly.

“Go down in your basement where your hot water tanks are and there’ll be little rubber grommets on top. And if they’re melted you should call us because your system is not venting,” Taylor-Flowers said.

Otherwise, you could breathe in combustion byproducts or even carbon monoxide. It’s estimated that there are about 25,000 chimney fires per year causing $125 million in property damage.

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Corey Kluber nonetheless assured that issues are transferring within the ‘proper course’

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:10:32 +0000

The Yankees lost their second game in a row this afternoon. It was a game with several changes in leadership. In the end, the Blue Jays prevailed in an accessible way. A terrible end to a terrible series for the bombers.

It started with Corey Kluber on the hill. With Taillon running less than five innings on Tuesday night, the Yankees needed clubs. At first sight it didn’t look like that would be the case.

Corey Kluber started the game 1-0 thanks to a solo shot by Aaron Judge. He knocked out Semien but allowed Bichette to get in the middle with a single. From there, Bichette stole the second. He then finished third on a floor outside of Guerrero Jr. Club went to Grichuk and found himself in a hole early. Fortunately, he escaped without harm. However, his pitch count was already in the twenties.

On the way to the second, New York was another one. But that would change quickly after Kluber gave Kirk a two-run shot. Then, on the third, Bichette walked into the yard and gave Toronto a two-run lead. After a triple inning of the Bomber in fourth place, however, Kluber was back on top. Kluber would admit two more men. But a 4-6-3 double game ended the inning.

That was it for clubs. The Yankees drew him after 77 pitches and four innings of work. His last line was: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 2 HR.

After the game, Kluber was asked about his performance. He responded by saying that he was “just as frustrated as anyone” with the result, but that it was “another step in the right direction” for him. Although he tried to give the Yankees length, he thought his “stuff” and “location” were getting better. He says that he still makes “more mistakes” than he would like, but that they are “less and less” each time.

Despite Kluber’s struggles in his last two starts, he seems confident that with more reps, things will level off. The improvement is not shown on the statistics sheet, but from a personal point of view, Kluber seems happy with where he is.

Kluber and the Yankees will be looking to get back on track in the Bronx on Friday when they start a three-game set against the Rays!

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Skilled Corey Flowers warns towards leaving chimneys unserviced

Corey Kluber nonetheless assured that issues are transferring within the ‘proper course’