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the flue is the part of the fireplace that goes from the firebox to the outside of the building.
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What causes excessive smoke in house when fireplace is lit?
Clogged chimney, closed flue, or wind blowing into the fireplace.
The gas fireplace has left a black residue on your ceiling tile and fireplace how do you remove this?
I have a black film on my ceiling and all walls around the house everytime I use my firepace, I do have the flue open. What causes this black residue from my gas fireplace?
Why doesn't smoke fill the entire house when a fireplace is lit?
The hot air from the fire is less dense than the rest of the air in the house, and is pushed upward into the flue. As the flue fills with hot less-dense gas the pressure difference expelling it increases, and it draws additional hot gasses (smoke) into the flue as the column of gas in the flue rises. When the hot gas exits the flue, its still less dense than the air around it and continues to rise away from the house.
Does burning paper and cardboard harm the fireplace flue?
Yes! Any coloured, waxy coated paper or trash has chemicals in it which can leave a dangerous residue in your flu that can in time cause a chimney fire.
What is the correct flue classification for a solid fuel boiler when connected to a brick flue?
class 1.
What is the difference between a fireplace flue and a fireplace damper?
The flue is the actual pipe or chimney where the damper is the mechanism that opens and closes the flue
What is a vented fireplace?
Usually refers to a gas fireplace, since wood fireplaces are vented by the flue (chimney) Gas fireplaces can be vented (flue) or unvented (no flue)
What is a homonym for flew?
flu (meaning sickness) flue (as in fireplace flue or vent)
What does brick grate damper flue chimney have in common?
fireplace
Where can one find info about fireplace flue damper ?
If you are looking for more information on where can you find info about fireplace flue damper, the best place to look is on www.csia.org/FAQs/tabid/120/Default.aspx
Can I buy an automatic fireplace flue damper that would open and close by itself when we want a fire?
Yes, there are automatic fireplace flue dampers available for sale on the internet. Check out www.fluesentinel.com and www.actionair.co.uk or fireplace showrooms near you for more detailed information.
What causes excessive smoke in house when fireplace is lit?
Clogged chimney, closed flue, or wind blowing into the fireplace.
Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
Should you close your flue when using a gas fireplace?
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
What dose brick grate damper flue chimney have in common?
FIREPLACE
Is 'flue' spelled with or without an 'e'?
The abbreviation for "influenza" is spelled "flu." But the pipe that removes the smoke from the chimney of a fireplace is spelled "flue."
The Importance of a Fireplace Flue Damper?
It's important that an indoor fireplace flue damper be opened before igniting anything in a fireplace. The damper looks similar to a trap door and is located at the bottom of the chimney. When it's open, it provides an opening for smoke from the fireplace to escape. If it is closed while a fire is lit, smoke will enter the room rather than leave via the chimney with possible deadly consequences. If nothing is burning in the fireplace, keep the flue damper closed. This saves money on energy by preventing heat or air conditioning loss up through the chimney.
