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  1. Soot on gas log set

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-17-2008 04:28 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
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    David Banks
    04-18-2008, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  2. appliance connector on exterior

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 06-26-2019 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 51,833
    Caren James
    08-13-2020, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Exterior Installation of Gas Flex Line

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-02-2007 05:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
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    Bob Harper
    04-28-2007, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  4. Propane tank placement

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-13-2013 05:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Dwight Doane
    06-17-2013, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  5. Post Vigorous chimney cleaning likely led to house fire - Flint Journal

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 03-26-2007 03:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 41,026
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-19-2018, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  6. Gas shut off valve location

    Started by Mike Adams, 07-20-2012 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 40,753
    Mike Adams
    07-23-2012, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  7. White residue on gas fireplaces

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-17-2007 01:08 PM
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    • Replies: 6
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    Bob Harper
    05-18-2007, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  8. Clearance around vent gas fireplace

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 11-13-2008 10:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Jerry Peck
    11-20-2008, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  9. Firebox support is plywood

    Started by Donald Bissex, 03-29-2014 03:40 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 34,840
    Dave Rose
    09-07-2017, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  10. high efficiency furnace venting thru chimney

    Started by Michael Braun, 07-29-2010 11:42 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-11-2013, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  11. Question Drip Legs

    Started by John Thompson, 01-20-2008 10:28 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
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    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2008, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  12. Termination Cap

    Started by Jim Gecz, 09-20-2018 12:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 32,654
    Bob Harper
    03-03-2019, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  13. Open circulation floor registers

    Started by Gary Goetz, 12-31-2008 09:58 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 32,543
    Mike Schulz
    01-14-2009, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  14. Wood stove in garage?

    Started by Trey Humphreys, 09-11-2007 05:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 31,018
    John Kogel
    12-20-2009, 11:31 AM Go to last post

  15. Blue flamed gas fireplace ?

    Started by Gene South, 07-01-2009 06:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Jerry Peck
    07-03-2009, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  16. Chimney flue firestopping

    Started by Robert Autrey, 02-10-2009 01:16 PM
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    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2013, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  17. propane tank near window

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-04-2009 05:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
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    Jack Murdock
    09-05-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  18. Laundry room exhaust

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2009 09:18 PM
    • Replies: 17
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    Marc M
    12-03-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  19. Fireplace gas stub

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 05-03-2008 08:54 AM
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    • Replies: 8
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    Bob Harper
    05-05-2008, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  20. Fireplace clearance

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-15-2010 04:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
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    Brandon Whitmore
    04-21-2010, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  21. Propane tank clearances

    Started by Reis Pearson, 04-07-2008 10:14 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
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    Reis Pearson
    04-08-2008, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  22. rain dripping into fireplace vent

    Started by Peter Louis, 08-25-2012 10:50 PM
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    • Replies: 7
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    Bob Harper
    08-26-2012, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  23. Flex line in firebox

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 12-27-2010 06:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
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    Dale W. Feb
    02-08-2011, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  24. Direct Vent under opening window

    Started by Jim Hintz, 05-21-2012 06:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
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    Kelkmac
    10-05-2016, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  25. Gas fireplace wall exhaust clearance

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 05-18-2018 02:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    JIM MURPHY
    05-19-2018, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  26. Chimney cap required?

    Started by Gene South, 01-17-2013 09:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 25,014
    David Caldwell
    06-13-2013, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  27. CSST Line for Gas Fireplace

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2009 07:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 24,509
    Greg Brainerd
    01-23-2012, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  28. Minimum distace of return form furnace

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-09-2008 06:45 AM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 24,280
    Jerry Peck
    01-09-2008, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  29. Clip on fireplace damper

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 01-23-2013 05:29 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 24,264
    Bob Harper
    03-25-2013, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  30. Direct Vent Pipe Clearance to Combustibles - SLP and Direct Vent Pro

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 08-18-2010 02:06 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 23,649
    Bob Harper
    09-24-2010, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  31. Air Return within 10 ft of Firebox

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-11-2019 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 22,959
    Jim Adams
    05-01-2019, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  32. Chimney shifted

    Started by Dave Rose, 02-02-2017 12:24 PM
    call, chimney, house, included, pretty 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
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    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2017, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  33. Vented gas logs don't need damper clip?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 11-11-2009 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 22,630
    James Duffin
    08-05-2010, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  34. Ventless gas fireplace verbiage

    Started by George Sharrett, 01-28-2010 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 22,401
    John Kogel
    12-05-2015, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  35. Level II Chimney Inspection Cost

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-15-2013 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 22,158
    Andrew Brown
    06-21-2017, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  36. Gas fireplace direct vent location

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-26-2007 05:01 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 22,061
    Joseph P. Hagarty
    07-11-2007, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  37. Mantel projection

    Started by Marc M, 04-24-2011 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 21,401
    Jim Robinson
    04-29-2011, 12:34 PM Go to last post

  38. Marco Fireplace

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-25-2009 04:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 21,255
    Nick Ostrowski
    01-28-2009, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  39. Metal Chimney distance from an operable window and above soffit

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 04-13-2018 03:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 21,174
    John Dirks Jr
    05-09-2018, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  40. Sharing a flue... oil, wood..

    Started by John Lindley-Howard, 09-01-2012 04:39 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-05-2012, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  41. Two flues, one fireplace

    Started by John Kogel, 12-17-2010 10:06 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 20,665
    Evan Wray
    12-21-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  42. Flex gas line running up through ash pit.

    Started by Rich Sumen, 04-02-2011 12:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 20,068
    Tom Rees
    04-04-2011, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  43. Oil to gas conversion and the chimney liner

    Started by Tom King, 05-11-2013 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 19,615
    Bob Harper
    08-27-2013, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  44. Rusted fireboxes

    Started by Richard Roshak, 01-17-2010 08:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 18,910
    Tory Bertram
    02-22-2010, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  45. Acceptable substitute for micore, for hearth extension

    Started by Brian Puccini, 11-13-2008 12:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 18,239
    Ted Menelly
    11-14-2008, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  46. Height of Type B Vent on Roof

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-22-2011 01:52 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-24-2011, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  47. Gas Fireplace Chimney Clearance

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-15-2007 09:46 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,273
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2007, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  48. Venting gas furnace acceletaes deterioration of flue formerly venting oil furnace?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-22-2008 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 17,132
    Gene Grigg
    08-05-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  49. Sealed Gas Fireplace Clearances

    Started by Mike Calcaterra, 05-30-2019 08:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Lee A. Brammeier
    06-06-2019, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  50. Fresh Air Intake

    Started by David Banks, 06-15-2007 01:38 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,586
    Dale W. Feb
    06-16-2007, 09:08 PM Go to last post

  51. 100%+ Corbeled Chimney

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 06-24-2007 04:07 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 16,538
    Michael Thomas
    08-14-2009, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  52. Gas log set in bedroom

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2011 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,487
    Billy Stephens
    09-03-2011, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  53. Gas fireplace makes soot streak on siding.

    Started by John Kogel, 07-05-2009 10:13 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 16,345
    Cobra Cook
    07-08-2009, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  54. are glass doors required

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-16-2008 02:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
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    Gunnar Alquist
    01-17-2008, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  55. CSST can this be good ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-12-2018 03:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 16,309
    Bart Ogden
    12-16-2018, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  56. strange fireplace configuration

    Started by brianmiller, 09-22-2009 07:52 AM
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,171
    Matt Fellman
    09-30-2009, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  57. 2 vents on the side of chimney

    Started by Peter Louis, 01-29-2011 06:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 16,005
    Bob Harper
    01-30-2011, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  58. Height of Oil-Fired Furnace Flue Pipe

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 01-05-2013 09:46 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,983
    Bob Harper
    01-08-2013, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  59. Gas Fireplace Vent Hood - options when building deck over top

    Started by Kevin Sachvie, 05-19-2013 11:43 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,978
    Bob Harper
    05-20-2013, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  60. Fiberglass insulation in the fireplace

    Started by MaMa Mount, 01-14-2009 08:26 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 15,882
    Bart Ogden
    01-19-2009, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  61. Attic: Fireblock around chimney?

    Started by Ryan Guilette, 07-26-2014 09:05 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
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    Marc M
    08-01-2014, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  62. Cost of a chimney metal cap

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-17-2007 01:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 15,666
    Bob Harper
    05-18-2007, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  63. Pro-Flex gas line support

    Started by Dave Taurinskas, 03-19-2009 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 15,597
    Dave Taurinskas
    03-23-2009, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  64. Valve in Firebox ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-19-2007 06:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,561
    Dale W. Feb
    08-27-2007, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  65. Question Flex connector near gas logs?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-12-2008 06:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,422
    Bob Harper
    06-13-2008, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  66. How to check gas log lighter valve

    Started by M Kelekci, 09-22-2007 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,192
    Jack Feldmann
    09-24-2007, 04:19 AM Go to last post

  67. Wood stove installaion

    Started by Mark Northrup, 04-14-2009 03:04 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 15,179
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2009, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  68. Insulation clearance to direct vent chimney

    Started by Eric Shuman, 05-12-2008 05:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,962
    Eric Shuman
    05-14-2008, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  69. Receptacle behind the stove

    Started by John Kogel, 10-10-2012 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
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    Bob Harper
    10-15-2012, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  70. Vent Connectors, male up or male down

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-22-2011 05:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
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    Donald Lovering
    06-26-2011, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  71. Valve too far from fireplace?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-18-2008 04:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 14,714
    Kevin Stewart
    05-06-2008, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  72. Combustion air for gas appliances in the home

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-15-2012 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 14,599
    John Demmer
    02-16-2014, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  73. Eco Smart Fireplaces

    Started by Corey Friedman, 11-21-2009 12:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 14,563
    Corey Friedman
    12-04-2009, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  74. CSST. What distance from open flame

    Started by Gene South, 03-30-2009 05:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 14,323
    Brian Robertson
    05-06-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  75. hidden gas valve for fireplace insert

    Started by Mike Clarke, 08-24-2010 07:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 14,116
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-28-2010, 07:00 AM Go to last post

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