Gas logs

[David C. Macy]

Do these gas logs require a vented chimney?

It appeared that there is only one flue and a chimney liner is installed for the water tank & furnace.

I recommend evaluating before using add there was no tag for the log set.

Thanks

Dave

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

It really depends on its listing, however, that does not look like any ventless log set that I have ever seen.

It appears to be a fairly standard (although low budget) log set which will produce a significant amount of carbon monoxide.

Even the "ventless" type warn that windows should be left partially open while in use. I wonder why

[rmoore]

Originally Posted by jpope

Even the "ventless" type warn that windows should be left partially open while in use. I wonder why

It's to allow easy entry for the paramedics.

[kfulton]

It is a Kevorkian fire place.

[rwand1]

It should be properly vented. Most gas log inserts into wood burning fireplaces should have the damper removed or a locking nut to keep the damper handle in the open position.

There are energy wasters in my opinion because the damper must be open when not inuse.

[cbuell]

I may be wrong but I am pretty sure the energy code requires that glass door enclosures be installed when the damper is blocked open. Anyone got accurate info about that?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

I don't do "Energy Code"

[rwand1]

I have seen them both ways, doors, no doors. Some with the damper not blocked open. Even with glass doors the damper must remain open. Big energy waste.

[Gary Reecher]

Here's a web page of links to sites about "Vent Free" heaters and gas logs.

http://www.essex1.com/people/mechacc...Appliances.htm

Makes you wish the US would outlaw these devices.

[David P. Valley]

Ventless is not allowed in Massachusetts.

Good info. here...

http://hearth.com/what/gaslogs.html