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further replies.   1. QandA      QandA New Member Staff Member
Nov 27, 2012      Hi, I,m from England and I have been very
pleased to read all your helpful advice because I opened up my
fireplace and began burning coal recently. I learned to light
the damned thing eventually, and had a great fire for a few
weeks. The chimney was swept, and the Sweep confirmed I had a
good draft. Then suddenly last week it changed. Now I cannot get
a proper fire going. Only the intense, blue flickering flames
are there. Its as if the fire is getting blown out with a down-
draft. Can you tell me why this should suddenly be? In England
we don't have dampers, whatever they are! So I aren't too sure
about your tip re balling newspaper up.       Draft can change
with the weather. Humid and warmer days create less updraft.
Less updraft will mean