I'm thinking of buying an older (18 years,maybe more) Empire propane space heater which would direct vent up a masonry chimney. It would not be a primary heat source- a backup as well as occasional use in a basement. Can the heat loss when stove is not in operation be slowed or stopped, maybe by using a damper system, or whatever else?
Can heat loss be slowed down or eliminated on B-vent propane space heaters?
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If I bought the stove, the vent (flue) pipe would go into the chimney. So whatever pipe would work, that would be the one.
It doesn't work that way.
You need to refer to the manual or the rating plate.
B-Vent draws combustion air from within the room
& uses natural draft to vent the exhaust to the outside
Direct Vent draws air from the outside & vents to the outside.
Both may possibly be vented through an existing chimney.
You need to refer to the manual or the rating plate.
B-Vent draws combustion air from within the room
& uses natural draft to vent the exhaust to the outside
Direct Vent draws air from the outside & vents to the outside.
Both may possibly be vented through an existing chimney.
