Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ Stainless Steel

Important: This Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl will fit a standard chimney pot. In Ireland, a standard chimney pot measures 8 inches internal diameter. This is the most popular sized chimney pot in Ireland. Some chimney pots measure 9 inches internal diameter and this Static Anti Down Draught Chimney Cowl will also fit this size.

Because of its unique shape and design the SHL Static Anti Down Draught Chimney Cowl 8″ shields the chimney from light winds or air currents coming from any direction preventing downdraught which causes smoke to escape from the fireplace, stove, insert or range.

In addition, the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ protects the chimney from moisture ingress and nesting birds.

The circular shape gives an exceptionally fast response to any air movement.

The SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ balances the performance of the chimney through the Venturi Effect and this chimney cowl is especially suited to stove installations as it will aid the draught or upwards movement of gases in the chimney.

The SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ is also very effective at preventing driving rain.

The  SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ offers maximum protection without impeding the performance of the chimney.

This anti downdraught chimney cowl is highly effective at stopping the wind from entering the chimney in situations of occasional & not severe downdraught. If the problem is severe you need to install a Spinner Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl.

Technical

Robust stainless steel construction and suitable for use with solid fuel, oil or gas.

Unique method of fixing to a chimney pot – 3 claws grip the inside of the chimney pot, 3 legs grip the outside of the chimney pot. When fitted correctly, the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl will not detach regardless of wind strength.

Manufactured to EN 16475-7:2016 and EN1856-1:2009, CE Marked and independently tested and certified by BSRIA UK

Guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship.

Competes successfully with any rival product on build quality, durability and most notably, price!

With no moving parts, the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ is a sure bet for many years of a trouble free chimney. For ease of mind, we offer a 1 year guarantee on its workmanship & materials.

What the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ will not do.

This chimney cowl will not prevent a very severe and continuous downdraught in your chimney – the Spinner Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl will prevent this.

This chimney cowl will not prevent a downdraught when there is no wind – if the problem still exists when there is no wind (in conditions such as cold, calm and frost) the problem is a lack of draught and an electric chimney cowl is required such as the Super C Electric Fan Chimney Cowl No anti downdraught chimney cowl can solve a lack of draught.

Will not prevent a downdraught if the chimney is more than 4 feet lower than the apex of the roof or 4 feet lower and in proximity to a taller structure, hedge, or tree(s)

What comes in the pack:

1 x SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″.

1 x strap

1 x fixing screw and bolt

3 x stainless steel legs – 120mm in length (are suitable for a standard chimney pot, however, if you have an ornamental / decorative chimney pot you may require Longer legs  – 235mm in length which are available as an optional extra)

3 x steel claws to grip the inside of the chimney pot

3 x wing nuts to attach legs to main body of chimney cowl.

Fitting:

Will fit most standard chimney pots – the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ base diameter is 8” or 200mm. To fit the SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ to a 6” chimney pot – a 6” Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl must be purchased.

The SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ is very easy to install – only a screw driver is required. Fitting instructions supplied with each product. To fit a SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl to a prefabricated or insulated flue – an appropriately sized Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl must be purchased. We sell Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowls in additional sizes; 5”, 6”, 12” plus a 9” Static suitable for a Octagonal Chimney Pot. You can view the various Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowls by viewing the section called Static Cowls.

In addition, we sell a unique product called a 50% Modified Static which will reduce the draught in an overperforming chimney by up to 50%.

How to Install:

The SHL Static Anti Downdraught Chimney Cowl 8″ incorporates a simple yet effective system of attaching closely to a chimney pot.

The three claws grip the inside of the chimney pot.

The three strapping legs are positioned outside the chimney pot.

Claws & strapping legs are held in place by 3 wing-nuts & a tightly fitting strapping band.

There is no drilling or measuring involved in fitting this chimney cowl. A screwdriver is the only tool required.

Full fitting instructions are supplied with each chimney cowl.