Trying to find a fireplace

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Chris611

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Dec 8, 2005
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I have an old Preway fireplace in my basement. I would like to replace it with something a little more efficient, but will not rely on it for a source of heat. I want the atmosphere of a fireplace more. We burn most weekend nights from fall, winter and spring, so it would be nice to get some heat out of it. I am looking at the Security Chimney HE-43 since it can be operated with the glass doors shut like a stove or you can slide the glass doors beside the unit (like an armoire) and pull out screens and have a more traditional open fireplace. It's advertised as 50% efficient. It can also use double walled chimney or insulated chimney. Does anyone have any experience with this unit? Do you know of any other units that might fit for my situation.

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Chris
 
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