I have a ugly but functional sixties style pedestal fireplace in a cottage in central Wisconsin What are your thoughts or ideas on making a grate blower? I was thinking plumbing pipe , electrical conduit or exhaust pipe. What about a source for blowers? I found one for $100.00 made for this type of application. The place is not insulated and is 650sqf. It will be razed in a few years I hope, but for now just looking for a low cost way to extend the season. thanks hops
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I used one for a few years, I question whether you need the blower.
Be very careful however, that the pipe doesn't burn out or is too short on the botom and suck carbon monoxide into the pipe and distribute it into the house.