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Ash Dump

A hatch in the firebox floor that drops ash to a basement ash pit.

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What is Ash Dump?

A small trap door in the firebox floor of older masonry fireplaces leading to an ash storage chamber accessed from the basement or crawl space. Modern fireplaces typically lack this — ash is shoveled out instead.

Related terms:FireboxHearth

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