Happy New Year To All!
I was thinking of putting a vent free cast iron stove, natural gas, in my second home. Did some research here and saw this thread http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=95603.1. Now I’m scared @#$%less. Glad I didn’t order it.
So I am now reconsidering my choices, any suggestions? Fireplace would be in center of house with venting through second story roof. Probably 16 ft of flue needed. Looked into the stainless steel flue, pricy at 200 for 3 feet. Given location, one block from beach, I don’t want it to rust. Maybe masonary would be cheaper. JUst starting to research this, any sources for materials would be appreciated. I plan on getting some quotes from local masons once I firm up what I want.
Thanks
Kevin
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Check out these masonry heaters. Very efficient, kind of pricey and heavy, but energy costs will only continue to rise. Your center of house location is ideal. May be able to heat your whole house on several 30 pound burns per day.
http://mha-net.org/index.htm
http://www.virginiaradiant.com/index.html
i have 2 ventless fireplaces in the house. i think it depends a lot on what your use of them will be. ours are turned on maybe once a week for a couple hours to look at and get some heat.
bad things: if it is on i can smell them,this is similar to when my grandmother cook with a old gas stove. it's just a odor that gas makes.
good things. easy to install,no flue to figure out where it's going
it's on ,hit the button it's off
i have a co montior about 15 foot from it,nighthawk digital,has never come off zero with these running. leave the car running in garage,picks it up in about 10 mins.
if i was installing a fireplace that i was going to use a lot and venting was not a problem,i wouldn't use one of these [ventless],but if it's just to give a little atmosphere and heat 10 times a year and a flue is tough to do i would not hesitate to put one in.my next preference is a vented gas. larry
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