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Subject: 3278
Posted: 15 Mar 2013 at 2:43pm

Thanks for your replies.  Think I'll look into the vented style.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:43:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31502#31502 Vent less gas fireplaces : I'd suggest you try and see... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31426#31426 Author: P&M
Subject: 3278
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 7:49pm

I'd suggest you try and see if you can go with a direct vent FP rather than a ventless ... as others have said it puts a ton of moisture into the room.  My father-in-law found this out the hard way when he ended up with mold issues.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:49:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31426#31426 Vent less gas fireplaces : While I don't fear ventless,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31292#31292 Author: furpod
Subject: 3278
Posted: 07 Mar 2013 at 8:21pm

While I don't fear ventless, I wouldn't put one in a basement.. they give off a lot of water vapor, something most basements don't need. However, the "direct vent" appliances don't need a real chimney,they just need to reach the outside to draw/expel air.
]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:21:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31292#31292 Vent less gas fireplaces : I thought about this since... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31224#31224 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3278
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 6:22pm

I thought about this since it was first posted and decided not to be a downer.  Now I have changed my mind.  I would never put any unvented heater in my house.  Even with detectors the risk is go great in my opinion.  I remember the unvented heaters from my youth and even in an old drafty house the headaches we would get.  It could have been much worse.
 
Sorry to be a wet blanket.  Do what you think is right.  I did need to give my opinion.
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:22:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31224#31224 Vent less gas fireplaces : Originally posted by tsunami123 'Vent-less'... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31223#31223 Author: Thinker
Subject: 3278
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 4:57pm

Originally posted by tsunami123

Disapprove'Vent-less' means that combustion gases are 'vented' into the room.  Supposedly, the exhaust gases are only water vapor and carbon dioxide.  Carbon monoxide is always a possibility and the so-called 'oxygen depletion' shut-off switches are not perfect.  Make sure that you have a window to vent both the moisture and CO2.  I would also buy a backup Carbon Monoxide alarm for the room.  A lot cheaper than a couple of funerals.
Without a fan, the warm air from the fireplace will rise to the ceiling and stay there.  A blower will help spread the warmth around the room.
 
A friend that had one got rid of it because of the amount of moisture it dumped into the room.  Would you consider a ceramic electric heater and fireplace DVD (just kiddin.. )Wink
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:57:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31223#31223 Vent less gas fireplaces : VERY good comments and advice! ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31222#31222 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 3278
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 11:39am

VERY good comments and advice!]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:39:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31222#31222 Vent less gas fireplaces : 'Vent-less' means... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31221#31221 Author: tsunami123
Subject: 3278
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 11:34am

Disapprove'Vent-less' means that combustion gases are 'vented' into the room.  Supposedly, the exhaust gases are only water vapor and carbon dioxide.  Carbon monoxide is always a possibility and the so-called 'oxygen depletion' shut-off switches are not perfect.  Make sure that you have a window to vent both the moisture and CO2.  I would also buy a backup Carbon Monoxide alarm for the room.  A lot cheaper than a couple of funerals.
Without a fan, the warm air from the fireplace will rise to the ceiling and stay there.  A blower will help spread the warmth around the room.
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:34:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31221#31221 Vent less gas fireplaces : Looking at buying a gas vent less... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&PID=31101#31101 Author: cdremy
Subject: 3278
Posted: 26 Feb 2013 at 12:33pm

 Looking at buying a gas vent less fireplace for my basement. It appears they all come without a blower. They show this as a option you have to buy separate. Any recommendations on which fireplace  to buy and is the optional blower needed to thoroughly heat the room.
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