Tech-Driven Chimney Cleaning
This gets a bit technical, but if you're interested in getting into the details of just what Co-Mate® does and how it does it, you've come to the right place. Co-Mate® was developed through years of research and development in laboratory and field trials for industrial applications. These advancements are now available to consumers as Co-Mate® Chimney Cleaner.
Co-Mate® works through two fundamental actions (or functions), which together have a dramatic effect on the combustion process that is greater than the sum of its parts. Co-Mate® functions by:
Improving combustion efficiency
Physically altering the ash formation process
Co-Mate® is Both a COMBUSTION CATALYST (1st Function) and an ASH MODIFIER (2nd Function).
The first function is a catalytic effect that when introduced into a flame actually accelerates combustion chemistry. Fire is itself a series of chemical reactions. When Co-Mate® is initially activated, fuel combustion becomes temporarily faster and more efficient. This means that Co-Mate® can actually increase the amount of radiant energy emitted from the fire itself without adding additional fuel. As Co-Mate® itself does not add any energy to the system, energy is conserved by an apparent faster drop in flue gas temperatures as these gases move up the chimney.
This effect means more heat remains in your home and less is wasted leaving the chimney. While you may not notice it, this actually reduces fuel consumption as less fuel is needed to produce the same effective heat inside your home where it's needed. In addition, anything that increases the flame temperature in a fireplace or wood stove will also reduce the potential for creosote build-up in the chimney. This is a direct result of the reduced amount of carbon available to form creosote as combustion is more complete.
Preventing Creosote Build-Up
While this first function alone can help reduce creosote build-up in a chimney, it also helps the second function to be more effective. It is this second function that truly makes Co-Mate® unique and sets it apart from the competition. In fact, the developers of the Co-Mate® formula spent considerable resources developing and understanding this function for maximum effect.
Co-Mate®’s second and most important function works by interacting with the ash in the fuel as it is released by the combustion process and carried into your chimney. In this high temperature environment, the Co-Mate® particles break apart as they are heated. These particles then mix with the ash particles as they become hot and fluid. The combined materials then travel through the chimney as normal.
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The benefits don’t stop there. Once the Co-Mate® process is complete, most of the ash, now bonded with heavier Co-Mate® particles, falls harmlessly back down the chimney for easy ash collection. Effectively, this causes a reduction in particulate matter released from the chimney. This means cleaner, clearer emissions producing less odors and related nuisances.
In fact, a steady application of Co-Mate® will also neutralize the acidity of the ash, which reduces the potential for corrosion inside your chimney. Once present in the combustion process, Co-Mate® will affect the entire combustion system from the flame through to the gases exiting the chimney, and everywhere in between. Almost every aspect of the combustion system is improved in some way.
Simply put, a modest Co-Mate® regimen helps to make your wood-burning appliance safer, cleaner, and easier to maintain.
That’s not all... Co-Mate® treated ash makes a great
Soil Amendment for Gardening or Farming Purposes
If you own a fireplace or wood stove, you may be aware that wood ash can be used as a soil amendment in your garden. Wood ash contains many nutrients, like lime and potassium, that plants need to thrive and grow. Wood ash makes a great fertilizer, but you should be careful not to over do it. Not all wood ash is the same. Hardwoods, like oak and maple, contain more plant favorable nutrients than softwoods like pines or firs. Also, wood ash can contain lye and salt. In small amounts, this is usually not an issue, but if that is a concern for you, composting your wood ash before using it on your soil helps leech those compounds away.
You may be wondering if wood ash treated with Co-Mate® would still be useable as a soil amendment. The answer is a resounding YES. Remember, Co-Mate® contains no harsh or dangerous chemicals, so you can rest assured that you are not adding anything disruptive or harmful to your garden. But more importantly, wood ash containing spent Co-Mate® will improve its ability to retain nutrients and moisture in the soil, allowing your garden to flourish. Try it – you’ll love it!
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Co-Mate® Chimney Cleaner (20 lb.)
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