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Anatomy

Throat

The narrowed opening just above the firebox.

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What is Throat?

The funneled brick section right above the firebox, where the damper sits and smoke starts its climb up into the smoke chamber. Throats sized wrong lead to smoking and draft trouble, and a smoke-guard kit is usually the cheapest way to sort it out.

Related terms:DamperSmoke Chamber

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