Stormguard Chimney Inflatable Draught Excluder, Transparent, 700mm (562VV) review
The same job as any chimney balloon — sealing a genuinely unused flue — but with the safety limit stated on the product itself.
By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · price-tracked
Functionally similar to the Chimney Balloon brand's version, but this one states its own safety limit on the pack: 'ensure product is deflated and removed before lighting a fire.' That single line does a lot of the safety work for you, which is why it's the one to reach for first in this category.
as of 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.ⓘ As an Amazon Associate, PreparedBritain earns from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission when you buy, or a fee when you request a quote, through our links — it never affects what we recommend. Amazon prices come from Amazon's own product data and show the date and time they were retrieved. Prices at other retailers are checked by us, less often. Prices and stock can change at any time, so always check the retailer's price before you buy.
- On-pack warning to deflate and remove before lighting a fire
- Simple push-fit and inflate, no fixings needed
- Comes with a 1-year manufacturer guarantee
- Still requires the underlying rule to be followed: only fit in a genuinely unused or confirmed-redundant flue
- Transparent plastic construction, with no stated insulation performance beyond blocking the draught
- Fixed maximum size (up to 700 x 400 x 250mm inflated) — measure your flue opening before ordering
Who shouldn't buy this
Skip this if you're not sure the flue is genuinely out of use — get it swept and confirmed redundant first, or fit a permanent vented cap instead of a temporary inflatable excluder.
Key specs
| Type | Inflatable chimney draught excluder (chimney balloon) |
| Coverage | Up to 700mm wide x 400mm deep x 250mm high when inflated |
| Material | Plastic construction |
| Fitting | Push-fit, inflated via supplied tube; no fixings required |
Our rating is a considered spec-and-evidence verdict: we verify every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who a product isn't for. Commissions never change a rating. Read the full methodology →
Alternatives to consider
as of 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Want this cheaper?
Prices for 364 tracked products are refreshed daily — last sweep 20 September 2026. Leave your email and we'll tell you when it drops — nothing else.