When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
The flue is the actual pipe or chimney where the damper is the mechanism that opens and closes the flue
It needs to be open when lighting a fire. Close it when not in use. If you have any doubt which is which, look up the flue with a flashlight.
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.
Varies from make to make, model to model. You need to check with the company that made yours.
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.
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
Yes- but open before use.
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)
Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
To open the flue in a fireplace, locate the lever or handle typically located near the fireplace opening. Pull or push the lever or handle to open the flue, allowing smoke to escape through the chimney. Make sure the flue is fully open before starting a fire to ensure proper ventilation.
When the fire is burning, until the ashes are cold. The damper should be open at these times.
To determine if the flue is open, you can look up into the fireplace or stove chimney to see if the flue is clear and unobstructed. You can also feel for airflow coming down the chimney when a fire is not burning. If you feel air coming down, the flue is likely open.
if you are talking a stove flue [free standing] the handle on the flue will indicate open or closed. if handle is horizontal flue is closed. if vertical flue is open. if you mean fireplace flue usually pushing flue handle to rear or back of fireplace will open it and pulling it toward you will close it. you can check by moving handle slowly while looking with flashlight up in the chimney. be careful as soot can come down and out if you get too aggresive.
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.
The flue is the actual pipe or chimney where the damper is the mechanism that opens and closes the flue
To open the chimney flue, locate the handle or lever typically found near the fireplace or stove. Pull or push the handle in the direction indicated to open the flue, allowing smoke and gases to escape through the chimney.
To open a flue properly for ventilation and safety, first locate the flue handle or lever near the fireplace or stove. Pull the handle or push the lever to open the flue completely. This allows smoke and gases to escape through the chimney, preventing buildup indoors. Make sure to keep the flue open while using the fireplace or stove and close it when not in use to prevent drafts and energy loss. Regularly inspect and clean the flue to ensure it functions properly.