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    jgarai Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 11, 2009, 10:07 AM
    Venting a vent free stove
    Can I vent a small freestanding stove from Vermont Castings that was made to be
    Vent free? I want to install a cast iron boot to connect to a Homesaver lined masonry
    Chimney. The unit is new and made for LP.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 05:36 AM
    If the unit was designed to be vent free I doupt if you will be able to vent it correctly since the byproducts of combustion are mixed with the heated air the unit produces. So if you did get a way to vent the unit all the heat produced would go up the vent and to the outside.

    Most if not all of these units have a oxygen depletion sensor as a safety device to prevent CO poisoning but they can and do fail from time to time. I do not trust vent free heaters unless they are electric of course since the electric heaters do not need venting.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 07:09 AM
    The vent free stove I'm installing will only be used for decoration or providing a little
    Ambiance. Never intended to heat the room
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    Apr 12, 2009, 07:50 AM
    The exact usage was never mentioned in your first post. My advice still holds and the unit should be installed exactly as instructed in the owner/install manual that came with the unit. Enjoy.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 08:23 AM

    Why are you wanting to vent it?
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    Apr 12, 2009, 09:23 AM

    I think it it releases too much moisture into the
    Home. Even if I just turn it on occasionally, having anything burning in a living area without some venting is against my old fashion
    Working knowledge. I know the current trend of the trade tend to accept vent free gas units in the home, but the acceptance is not universal by a long shot.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 01:14 PM
    The owners manual usually instruct you to open a window to help with the moisture problem and also to dilute the combustion by products. I know exactly what you are saying that is why they are not allowed by code in this area. All units must be of the vent type and go outside to a appropriate location as per the listing of the unit. UL/CSA.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 01:50 PM

    Thank you for your input. It seems we are on
    The same page as about how this unit can work
    This unit was a fantastic
    Deal and for that reason I don't mind to even
    Changing out the burner part, that will make it
    A full vented unit. I have some valves and extra burner pan laying around.
    Thank You again
    Julius garai
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    Apr 12, 2009, 05:48 PM

    I wouldn't get to involved in converting a ventless to a direct vent. I would suggest selling the ventless as is, and buying a direct vent fireplace. If you got a great deal on the ventless, you should be able to make some money on it to put toward a direct vent.

    Just a note,, ventless are not allowed in my state either, there is a reason for it, they are dangerous, a health hazard if ever there was one.

    Just my opinion(and a justifiable one at that.).
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