I’ve moved into a home that has a Heat N Glo EM-42 wood burning fireplace (about 18 yrs old). I know that compared to a true wood insert these are not the best, but I don’t have the funds to swap it out currently. I’ve read decent reviews about the EM-42. It has the blower with heat exchange tubes that seem to help with the heat.
I have a couple newbie questions that maybe some of you can help with:
- Outside air kit – I’m pretty sure it does not have an outside air kit. Is it possible to install the outside air kit after it’s been installed? Seems like this could be a major pain. I’d have to rip siding off the chase to access.
- Keep glass doors open or closed – Owner’s manual says keep them open. Any opinions on this?
- Combustion air levers – There’s a sliding lever in the front that opens and closes some vents. Not much in the manual about this. Since I don’t have an outside air kit, does this even do anything?
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I have a couple newbie questions that maybe some of you can help with:
- Outside air kit – I’m pretty sure it does not have an outside air kit. Is it possible to install the outside air kit after it’s been installed? Seems like this could be a major pain. I’d have to rip siding off the chase to access.
- Keep glass doors open or closed – Owner’s manual says keep them open. Any opinions on this?
- Combustion air levers – There’s a sliding lever in the front that opens and closes some vents. Not much in the manual about this. Since I don’t have an outside air kit, does this even do anything?
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