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Can you convert a regular metal fireplace into a ventless if you close the flue and layer refractory cement to seal the chimney?
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If you mean a ventless GAS fireplace, I would urge you to check with your local building inspector. Those have a specific design so that you do not die from carbon monoxide, and there is more than just sealing the flue. If you mean to burn solid fuel (wood, coal), NO.
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Well- you can't. Ventless is a different design. To try to do this would be extremely dangerous. And you can its about the perspective of the asking party. Did they mean "can you take a vented log set/ and burner and make it into a vent-less log set/ burner and just close the damper then yes that would be dangerous and cannot be done, however if the asking party just meant can they use the existing fire box, and using a vent-less burner then this would be safe and acceptable
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Can you convert a vented gas fireplace logs into a ventless?
Well- you can't. Ventless is a different design. To try to do this would be extremely dangerous. And you can its about the perspective of the asking party. Did they mean "can you take a vented log set/ and burner and make it into a vent-less log set/ burner and just close the damper then yes that would be dangerous and cannot be done, however if the asking party just meant can they use the existing fire box, and using a vent-less burner then this would be safe and acceptable
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remove burnt coal, replace with seasoned firewood The above will not work! If you've ever seen a coal fireplace you would realize it is MUCH smaller than a wood burning fireplace. It would require major changes, probably not possible. A normal fireplace will burn either coal or wood or a mixture of both. If the size of the logs is controlled then their is no need to adapt the hearth.
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