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| Using an insert as a standalone venting through furnace flue? | 11/21/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I am trying to find any guidelines, regulations, codes etc. for using a Fisher Stove (FP insert) as ...
A: you can not use an insert "free standing" it must go into a fireplace, and you can not vent oil and ...
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| Chimney repair | 11/20/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I have a wood fireplace that when used pushes smoke back into the house. I recently removed the ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ...
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| double wall insolated sealant | 11/20/2009 | James Ball |
Q: james I would like to seal my double wall pipe at the roof it will be going through a corrugated ...
A: the pipe you have should have a flashing and storm collar (find that) that work fine, the air space ...
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| chimney size | 11/19/2009 | James Ball |
Q: i have a older timberline wood stove that has a 8 inch opening on the top for stove pipe i am ...
A: you can not reduce the pipe of a wood stove so either buy a new stove (with 6" collar) or install a ...
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| 1908 Chimney has no flue | 11/19/2009 | James Ball |
Q: We bought a 1908 Craftsman five years ago. The inspector pointed out that they chimney has no flue ...
A: they make spray on liners, pour in place liners, that they use in historical restorations. Caps are ...
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| brick fireplace coverage | 11/17/2009 | James Ball |
Q: Can multi purpose ready mixed joint compound be used to cover and smooth out the flat surface of ...
A: not sure what you are asking, you want to use joint compound in the firebox? or near the firebox? I ...
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| pipe connections | 11/17/2009 | James Ball |
Q: Mr. Ball I have a schrader wood stove with two doors on it . They have trees on them. Where can i ...
A: if the opening of the box is 4" wide x 12" long then that size should fit into an 8" round, contact ...
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| smoke smell thick in room where new flue liner installed | 11/17/2009 | James Ball |
Q: We had a house fire because of small cracks in fireplace chimney. Had new flue liner installed by ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Heatilator fireplace refractory | 11/17/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I used to burn wood in my fireplace. Now I want to switch to gas logs. The back and hearth ...
A: it sounds like you have a Pre Fab fireplace and if so you much be sure they allow gas logs to be ...
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| GAS VALVE | 11/16/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: Pilot will not stay on when button released, changed thermocouple and same things so figure the gas ...
A: What I would suggest is speaking with local fireplace companies. Let them know what fireplace and ...
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| flue length | 11/16/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: We have problems with smoke comming back down the chimney after lighting our wood burning stove, we ...
A: To tell you the truth I would have run it all the way up. But I want you to try something first ...
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| fireplace and insert | 11/16/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I have Buck insert. I had a local certified sweep to come clean and inspect and when he tried to ...
A: the insert might have weakened the face if it was in to tight (might fit ok when cold but when it ...
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| Direct-vent Fireplace replacement | 11/16/2009 | James Ball |
Q: My wife and I just purchased our first home and are preparing to move into it this week. In our ...
A: you must replace every thing in order to burn wood, the firebox, wall pass through and install a new ...
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| Old Gas Fireplace | 11/16/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I have a very old gas fireplace in the house I just moved into. It has a gas lead coming from the ...
A: It looks like what is there now is the way it is supposed to be. Some logsets actually have sand ...
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| Fireplace open on 3 sides | 11/16/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I just bought a house that has two fireplaces (one main level, one basement). The main level ...
A: you might be able to find a fireplace store locally that will be able to screen or install glass ...
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| measuring for an insert | 11/15/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I WANT TO PUT A WOOD BURNING INSERT INTO A PREFAB ZC FIREPLACE. SHOULD I MEASURE FROM THE FLOOR OR ...
A: What you need to measure is the opening of the unit. The opening needs to be bigger than the size of ...
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| chimney flue | 11/15/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I live in an 1830 home and have a masonry lined concrete chimney block, inside chimney that was ...
A: no you can not vent both wood and oil into the same flue. you can install a out side chimney for ...
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| outdoor f/place draft | 11/15/2009 | James Ball |
Q: our newly built stone fireplace, all built from stone, sits about 3 ft off the ground. The firebox ...
A: is the chimney tall enough? is it sized correctly? have you tried opening a window or door to ...
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| smokey fireplace | 11/15/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I have two fireplaces in my house, one on the first floor and one in my basement. It appears that ...
A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ...
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| wood stove insert install | 11/15/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I have a Fireside-Striker C160 insert rated for install into a zero clearance/factory built ...
A: hard to say if it will hold you have been using the 25+ year old fireplace and it maybe weakened, ...
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| fireplace insert | 11/15/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I have a Fireside-Striker C160 insert rated for install into a zero clearance/factory built ...
A: Hard to say. Here in Alberta it is prohibited to install any sort of insert into a zero clearances ...
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| Wood stove installation | 11/14/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I am installing a wood stove using a 6" pipe into a 7" flue thimble. I have been advised by a ...
A: Nothing is supposed to be touching the chimney. The insulated chimney requires a 2" Clearance. The ...
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| stove pipe to chimney connection | 11/14/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: Can I connect 8 inch stove pipe to 10 inch double wall chimney? My concern is if it will effect the ...
A: In the province I'm in. There is a strict rule that you cannot do that. I would highly advise not to ...
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| water coming through chimney | 11/13/2009 | James Ball |
Q: we recently bought a house, its around 10 yrs old. brick build. recently we notice water coming ...
A: do you have a cap? maybe a top mount damper it will seal the top of the chimney and has a cable that ...
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| Ice build up on chiminey cap | 11/13/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I have a wood stove (pacific energy super 27)in the basement with approx. 33 ft of stainless ...
A: lets start with the stove, it is designed to run as a certain temp, if you are burning to low it ...
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| double sided cross section | 11/12/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I am in the process of designing an outdoor living space. I have planned a double sided fire ...
A: you have to start with your local building department, they will tell you exactly what you need for ...
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| Thermocrete Liner-hairline cracks | 11/12/2009 | James Ball |
Q: We are told we have a Thermocrete liner; it has some hairline cracks. (We were told the liner was ...
A: you can not put it in the furnace flue ever. as far as the chimney goes it should never have been ...
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| Fireplace Stove Insert | 11/11/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: Is there anything that can be done to reduce the amount of noise coming from the fan/motor on the ...
A: If the fan is old then you might be able to find a quiter replacement fan. Another option is to ...
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| creosote running down pipe | 11/11/2009 | James Ball |
Q: we noticed a black gooey substance (creosote?)running down the outside of the pipe from the ceiling ...
A: it sounds like the pipes are installed in the wrong direction, they should be going into the pipe ...
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| chimneburnery for a fireplace and wood | 11/10/2009 | James Ball |
Q: How do you build a chimney for a log fire up to first floor on one side of a wall and then liner ...
A: check with your local building department I do not know what the law is in South Africa but here in ...
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| Coal stove pipe through fireplace damper | 11/10/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I have a coal stove with a 5" flue pipe, and want to install it on the raised hearth of my ...
A: I would suggest speaking with a WETT certified person in your local area. I advise this because they ...
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| wood stove install fireplace cavity | 11/10/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: If i remove my ventilator fireplace and install my century wood stove can i run my original mark 700 ...
A: 1) The chimney that must be used for a woodstove is Black double wall or single wall pipe from the ...
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| Wood Fireplace Chimney | 11/8/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I have a wood fireplace that is not drawing correctly. There are two openings in the chimney. One ...
A: I would say no. If you have two openings in the chimney then I would imagine that the other opening ...
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| Single sided fireplace into a double sided | 11/8/2009 | Bart Ogden |
Q: I read your response to Don's question regarding this subject and would like to know if this also ...
A: The same issues apply. There is no such thing as insulated glass doors for a fireplace. You'll ...
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| gas fire place pilot trouble | 11/7/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: My gas fire place insert was starting up and running great for awhile then it started to just go out ...
A: I would have a service person come out to look at the unit. It sounds to me like it could be the ...
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| gas insert insulation | 11/7/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: I have a 6000 series Heat&Glo insert that has cold air coming in around the sides or through the ...
A: You should insulate and vapor barrier the inside of that dog house. The type of Insulation is up to ...
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| outdoor fireplace | 11/6/2009 | Bart Ogden |
Q: I have started building a outdoor fireplace in our back yard. Thus far, I have been using ...
A: That home brew mortar mix should not be used with firebrick. Use a pre-mixed non-water soluble ...
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| sealing firebrick | 11/6/2009 | Bart Ogden |
Q: I just completed an outdoor firepit made with manufactured stone (paverstone). I lined the interior ...
A: You need to make or purchase a cover for the firepit to protect it from moisture when it's not in ...
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| QUESTIONS ABOUT FIREPLACE BLOWERS | 11/5/2009 | James Ball |
Q: I WAS WONDERING HAVE YOU HEARD OF TEM TEX PRODUCTS INC? I GUESS IF I CANT FIND THAT PARTICULAR PART ...
A: Welcome back Julianna, by code you can not install a "blower " from a different unit only OEM parts, ...
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| Vintage wood cook stove/UL approved?/insurance | 11/5/2009 | Steve Tavares |
Q: We have a circa 1930's Kalamazoo wood cook stove. I think it is called their President model. We ...
A: With the age of this stove I'm almost 100% that is was not approved. If it was there will be a ...
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