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NO. a flue should never be closed when a fire is lit. It is the way poisonous gases like carbon monoxide are taken out of a room,hallway or any enclosed space. flues can be closed only when a fire is not being used,to keep out draughts on windy days.
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Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
Can a gas fireplace and a furnace share a chimney?
If both fireplace and furnace are BOTH gas, if the flue has the correct size, AND if your building code permits, yes. If furnace and fireplace are different fuels, no. Check with your local building inspection department.
Can you convert a regular metal fireplace into a ventless if you close the flue and layer refractory cement to seal the chimney?
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.
How hot does the exhaust flue get on a gas fireplace insert?
Varies from make to make, model to model. You need to check with the company that made yours.
When installing double wall flue pipe?
What is the clearance around a zero clearance fireplace flue pipe inside of the surround that you build assuming it is double wall or type L since there is a gas log in the old surround.
Should you close your flue when using a gas fireplace?
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
What is a vented fireplace?
Usually refers to a gas fireplace, since wood fireplaces are vented by the flue (chimney) Gas fireplaces can be vented (flue) or unvented (no flue)
What is the meaning of flue gas?
Flue gas is a type of exhaust gas that exits the atmosphere through a pipe often called a flue. Flue gas can be seen exiting power plants, a fireplace, oven, boiler or steam generator.
Can you spray this inside a gas fireplace for wasps before using the fireplace?
Well, we don't know what IT is- you did not share that with us. However, many spray insecticides are combustible- they can burn. IF you used an insect spray in a fireplace, you should wait several hours before lighting a fire, and give the flue time to air out. Or you may get a large KAWHOOF when lighting the fire. Be sure that a large wasp or hornet nest has not blocked the flue.
Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
Do you loose heat in a gas fireplace when the flue is open?
Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
The gas fireplace has left a black residue on your ceiling tile and fireplace how do you remove this?
I have a black film on my ceiling and all walls around the house everytime I use my firepace, I do have the flue open. What causes this black residue from my gas fireplace?
Can a gas fireplace and a furnace share a chimney?
If both fireplace and furnace are BOTH gas, if the flue has the correct size, AND if your building code permits, yes. If furnace and fireplace are different fuels, no. Check with your local building inspection department.
Can you convert a regular metal fireplace into a ventless if you close the flue and layer refractory cement to seal the chimney?
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.
How hot does the exhaust flue get on a gas fireplace insert?
Varies from make to make, model to model. You need to check with the company that made yours.
What do you do after discovering your gas fireplace flue was closed during use?
I would have a gas applaince service rep examine the fireplace, and insure that no parts were damaged due to high heat- and leave a note for self to remember to open damper next time.
