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UNVENTED VS VENTED GAS APPLIANCES

Webmasters Note: Consumer Reports Nov, 1998 issue did a small story on their testing of Vent-Free appliances. Based on their findings, they conclude “our tests confirm that these heaters contribute significantly to indoor air pollution. If you are planning to buy a gas fireplace, a vented model should be your first choice”. They also give recommendations if you do buy …

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GENERAL QA ABOUT GAS

Questions and Answers About Gas Fireplace Appliances By Mary Carson, WE Associates (ed. note: Mary is a spokesperson for the Gas Industry) Concern About a Shortage of Natural Gas ?Can I use Propane instead of Natural Gas ?Which burns hotter—Propane or Natural Gas ?How many BTU’s are Hearth Appliances ?What does AFUE mean ?How much will it cost to burn …

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GAS FIREPLACE INSERTS

Gas Fireplace Inserts are used to convert an existing wood burning fireplaces, both pre-fab (zero-clearance) and masonry, to a more efficient gas appliance. They consist of a Gas Log set installed into a Steel or Cast-Iron Heat Exchanger and are usually sealed on the front with glass – the exception being Vent-Free gas inserts which are usually open. Many of …

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GAS FIREPLACES AND STOVES

Gas Stoves and Fireplaces have become extremely popular in the last 10 years. There are literally hundreds of styles and sizes made, one of which is sure to fit any decor and budget. Gas Stoves and Fireplaces are designed to look like their wood burning counterparts, and modern design advancements have created simulated logs and flames that can’t be distinguished …

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GAS LOGS – GENERAL INTRODUCTION

GAS LOGS – GENERAL INTRODUCTIONGas Fireplace Logs have become very popular in the last few years. With this new popularity, however, has come the usual barrage of questions regarding these products and their uses. Gas Logs Gas Fireplaces Logs have become very popular in the last decade. With this new popularity, however, has come the usual barrage of questions regarding …

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THE PARTS PLACE

Woodman Associates – Parts for older and current Stoves and Barbecues, as well as accessories, pipe, chimney, etc. – Stove glass, mica, gasket, and much more. Visit on the web at www.woodmanspartsplus.com Condar Company – Replacement catalytic converters for most stoves. Visit http://www.woodstovecombustors.com/ Bucks Stove Palace – Parts for Cawley-Lemay woodstoves and also many antique and other models. Energy Unlimited …

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CHOOSING AND USING YOUR WOOD STOVE

copyright 1992, CONEG Policy Research Center – Reprinted with permission. Table of Contents Wood is Good Again.Which Wood Stove is right for me?“Cat” and “non-cat” – two different breeds.What to look for in a stove with a catalytic combustor.What to look for in a noncatalytic stove.Shop around for the best stove.Installing your Wood Stove.Clearances are extremly important.Ten Steps to maximum …

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COMPARING STOVE MATERIALS, CAST IRON, STEEL, SOAPSTONE, TILE, FIREBRICK AND MORE….

It’s one of those questions that is on the mind of every stove consumer – which material is best? In the first independent article of it’s kind, I will try to explain the pros and cons in the simplest terms possible….. Cast Iron Cast Iron has always been a popular stove material and with good reasons. The casting process was …

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