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Fireplaces
A place in a home connected to a chimney where logs of wood are burnt in order to heat a room
1,431 Questions
Are there reasonably priced retailers of gas fireplace logs online?
Yes, there are many sites that you can get reasonably priced gas fireplace logs. You can try nextag or amazon both of which are good places to start your search.
What type of fireplace mantel is the best?
Marble is because of its high tolerance to heat and its durability is infamous. Wood is also a cheap alternative but must be taken care of properly and weekly.
Does Turbo 10 Hi-Tec wood stove need firebrick?
Yes. The Brochure clearly states that firebrick lining is "Key" to the higher efficiency. Additionally welded steel stoves are subject to warping if you don't utilize firebrick lining.
Is it good to burn elm in a fireplace?
Elm burns at medium heat levels, not as easy to burn and somewhat smoky. Not ideal as firewood. Not bad, if you have it, use it, but there are better woods if you are buying it.
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.
Can you burn wild locust wood in fireplace?
Seasoned locust is one of the best firewoods known. The heat value of seasoned black locust is close to the heat value of anthracite coal.
No. First, the water will never be hotter than 212 degrees F (or 100 degrees Celsius). Above that, it becomes steam. Secondly, much of the heat output goes up the chimney.
How efficent are gas fireplaces?
They vary enormously, from as low as 25% for a background heat only (eg: 6.9Kw burend but only 2Kw out to the room). to 85% (or even 100% for a flueless fire (VERY expensive).
Go to a showroom and read the brochures!
How do you get more heat into a room when using a gas log fireplace?
Check and see if your fireplace has heat vents on the sides or above the firebox, and that they are open.
How do you get a chimney damper to stay closed?
Most dampers are designed to close DOWN, and are kept closed by the weight of the damper. Get a pair of safety glasses and a flashlight, check for foreign material or mortar that may be keeping the damper from seating, and that the metal of the damper plate is not warped.
Which unit is a better brand empire or heat and glo fireplaces?
Heat-n-glo are much better products, much higher quality. Empire offers similar much cheaper versions. Both can be very nice. Heat-n-glo is the higher end brand.
Why are you getting a downdraft in your wood burning stove?
A house can be made so tight that negative pressure can develop inside. Try opening a door or window near by when you try to light the stove. This should equalize the pressure between the house and the outside. You should be able to start the updraft.
No- very early or primitive fireplaces did not. Yours SHOULD have one- it may have been removed if there was a wood stove exhausted through the fireplace at some point. Time to get dirty- if you have not already done so, get a pair of safety goggles (you WILL get stuff in your face) a strong flashlight, clean out the fireplace, and lay back in the firebox so you can look up. The damper should sit in a steel frame, normally hinged to swing UP the chimney. If missing, contact a contractor the specializes in chimney service- one can be fitted for you, or a replacement damper provided.
A subsidiary company of Mastek, RBI manuactures boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters. They may be contacted through their website. They are located in Westfield MA.
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Phone: 413-568-9571
Fax: 413-568-9613
Should fireplace doors be opened or closed during burning?
In general, open. Doors may be closed when fire has burned down. Even tempered glass may shatter during very hot burns.
