Fireplaces

Mystery Mansion

The log holder is an andiron.

1864 by queen victoria

Chimney

The correct way to write fireplace is as one word - "fireplace."

Fireplace inserts are an extra effective heat resource than traditional fire places. The increased efficiency is because of the layout of a

fireplace inserts developing a shut combustion system. In a shut combustion system, the gadget takes the air required for combustion from an outside source, recirculates the hot air, as well as permits it to leave through a duct (generally referred to as a flue). This system enables clean burning of your picked fuel source as well as optimum warmth effectiveness.

The distinction between a closed burning system produced by a fire place insert and also an open burning system produced by a standard fireplace is where the air/oxygen is being taken in from. In a open combustion system, the air is being taken in from the room in which the fireplace lives and then the air, ash, as well as smoke getaway through a different air duct (normally a chimney). This system results in a much less heat efficient system, as many runs away with the chimney.

Stored Chemical energy being converted to, and released as Heat energy.

No. People have been killed by falling pieces of chimneys.

Chemical potential energy converting to heat energy -apex

Most building codes require that the firebox be at least 20 inches deep (except for a different style of fireplace, called a Rumsford, which can be 12 inches) Check YOUR local building codes. Also, make sure that the chimney extends the proper height above your roof or the fireplace won't draw.

While you can burn most woods, I would pass on the arborvitae. As an evergreen, you will get a LOT of creosote, fast burning, short lasting fires. It also contains a toxin believed to be a hallucinogen. A small amount used as kindling may not be a problem.

Wolmanized Wood is a brand of pressure treated wood.

quite good to burn indeed!

Lok for a small plastic tag stapled to the end of the board, or a staple and the remains of the tag. Green tint to the wood is a POSSIBLE indicator of treated lumber.

no it will catch a your house on fire

yes you can burn cactuse

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The fireplace's heat is an example of radiation.

..you make sure you have an UPDRAFT..by opening the door an inch and opening a window in the room a crack...then I trigger a butane lighter and stick the flame inside to make sure the flame is being drawn toward the chimney. If you do not establish an updraft...you can fill the room with smelly oil smoke within seconds of lighting the stove. You'll only do this ONCE..!

..With a good updraft..I turn the knob to between 1 and 2 and push the electric lighter button , WITH THE DOOR OPENED ABOUT A HALF INCH, and within a few seconds the oil ignites.

..I let it go this way for about three minutes....you are heating up the "catalizer" and the flame will now be mostly a yellow colour. (Close the window)

..after a few minutes you can close and lock the door and the yellow flame will turn blue and circle the catalizer which is gradually turning red.

Mine is ten years old and I'm very satisfied with it.

Bill

When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.

Non-vented natural gas fireplaces can produce carbon monoxide and other potentially harmful gases if not properly ventilated. It is recommended to have a carbon monoxide detector and ensure the fireplace is serviced regularly by a professional to maintain safety. If you have concerns, consider installing a vented fireplace for better air quality.

It is recommended that a wood- burning fireplace be cleaned after one cord(stick,branch, ect.)of wood has been burned since the last time the fireplace was cleaned.

Yes.

A wood burning fireplace can be a nice addition to any room, but there are some practical considerations that need to be taken into account. An open fireplace can allow smoke and sparks to fly into the room, which can greatly reduce your enjoyment of the fire. Sparks can create unsightly burns on the floor in front of the fireplace, as well. A good way to avoid these problems is through the installation of fireplace doors.

Mesh and Iron Doors

Some fireplace doors allow the air to move through while they protect the room from flying sparks. Mesh and iron doors can be installed flush with the edge of the fireplace enclosure. There are types of mesh doors that run along a track and can be pulled back like curtains. Iron doors tend to be hinged so that they swing out when they are open. The doors can be highly decorative, or simple and plain.

Glass Doors

To create a more tightly sealed enclosure, you can install glass fireplace doors. The doors will conduct the heat from the fire so that it still warms the room, but they stop any smoke or sparks from escaping the enclosure. Glass doors also allow you an unobstructed view of the fire, so you get to enjoy the warmth and the cheery sight of burning logs without any danger of sparks ruining your floor. There are many different types of glass door arrangements that can be fitted to fireplaces of any size or shape.

Portable Screens

A less permanent option for covering the fireplace enclosure is a fireplace screen instead of fireplace doors. Screens are decorative as well as practical, and they completely cover the fireplace when it is not in use. Fireplace screens can be drawn back when the fire is in use, or they can be left in place to protect the room. Many people find that screens are more obstructive than fireplace doors, however, and the screens tend to be used more during the season when the fireplace is not in use. Screens don’t install directly into the fireplace enclosure, so they can be stored away when not in use, or folded and kept near the fireplace.