Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, it causes cancer of the chimney. Jim At 10:57 AM 1/26/01 -0500, Dan Cardish wrote: >Isn't creosote a carcinogen? > >dan c. > >At 10:14 AM 26-01-01 -0500, Austin Franklin wrote: >>> And folks don't burn pine in their stoves due to the splatter of the >>> sap. >> >>Actually, if done correctly, pine burns GREAT, but you have to burn it very >>hot. It is the creosote buildup that causes the problem. It builds up in >>the chimney, and will catch fire, which can burn your house down. But if >>you burn your fire very hot, the creosote doesn't collect near as much, and >>there isn't a problem. It is also suggested you clean your chimney often if >>burning pine. >> >>I use my Leica to take pictures of trees. It takes very nice pictures of >>trees. I also believe some presentation boxes are made of wood, and wood, >>after all, does come from trees. >> >>(this is a Leica list, and I am going to try to relate whatever the subject >>at hand to the use of a Leica, I think it is only fitting) >> >>