Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Replacing Wood FP and Log Lighter W/Vent Free

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tater1800
10-23-08, 09:03 PM
I need advice on this. My mom has at long last decided to get away from wood. She has a vented FP. The vents are inside the room, I think. Should they be closed? I'll likely remove the doors so they don't get closed accidently. I haven't looked at the damper but it should close even after many years, I hope. She has a tall vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan. 34,000btu should heat as well as wood.

There is a large log lighter so I don't expect a problem with gas supply. I'll also do a BTU survey. 2psi systems are popular here so I expect a regulator just for the FP. The pressure will need testing as well. Any suggestions for CO alarms? Any other advice?

dac122
10-24-08, 02:13 PM
Never felt comfortable with the ventless systems. Potential risks not worth grabbing those last few BTUs.

Just my opinion for what its worth.