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Old 8/30/09, 9:12 AM
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I found this yesterday. Gas log fireplace. Vented with a dryer vent. Wood and sheet rock above the gas logs.
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Old 8/30/09, 9:15 AM
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Yikes!
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Old 8/30/09, 9:17 AM
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Here is one i had this week 79 years old still working , Chimney was crap no saftey installed , Just a turn on a light . Or run which every came first lolgas-log-fireplace-100_0529.jpg
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Old 8/30/09, 9:19 AM
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Why isn't there more HOUSE fires and deaths everyday??????



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Old 8/30/09, 9:22 AM
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I ask the same question , Luck is rampant
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Old 8/30/09, 9:42 AM
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Hey Buck do you do a carbon monoxide test by chance .
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Old 8/30/09, 9:53 AM
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Yes. The unit was off at the valve. SEE photo
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Old 8/30/09, 9:58 AM
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One question what is the PVC for and Down spout for
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