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Ed_The_Gypsy · 11-24-2006, 05:14 PM

I agree with Samclem about how bad a typical fireplace (open, wood-fired, even with glass doors and hearth tubes with a fan) is. Most heat just goes up the chimney. It sure sounds like C-T has inserts.

Samclem is also right about venting. I mentioned that our inserts have stacks--these are insulated stainless steel round ducts up to the top of the chimney. One insert has a concentric combustion air inlet also to the top of the chimney. I don't think the folks who sold us these inserts will sell them without these ducts. I didn't imagine that someone would! You can also get a chimney cover with screen to keep out the rain and the raccoons, rats, etc. Also recommended.

Fireplace inserts require a power line and a gas line which require a small hole in the back of the old fireplace. modhatter already has a propane line through the wall into the house. I like this more than a big hole punched in the wall for the wall-mounted heater.

Ed

[edited kuz riter kant spel.]

11-24-2006, 05:14 PM	#7
Ed_The_Gypsy Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,399	I agree with Samclem about how bad a typical fireplace (open, wood-fired, even with glass doors and hearth tubes with a fan) is. Most heat just goes up the chimney. It sure sounds like C-T has inserts. Samclem is also right about venting. I mentioned that our inserts have stacks--these are insulated stainless steel round ducts up to the top of the chimney. One insert has a concentric combustion air inlet also to the top of the chimney. I don't think the folks who sold us these inserts will sell them without these ducts. I didn't imagine that someone would! You can also get a chimney cover with screen to keep out the rain and the raccoons, rats, etc. Also recommended. Fireplace inserts require a power line and a gas line which require a small hole in the back of the old fireplace. modhatter already has a propane line through the wall into the house. I like this more than a big hole punched in the wall for the wall-mounted heater. Ed [edited kuz riter kant spel.] __________________ "Ain't got no money for no old-age pension; I'm so broke, I can't pay attention!"