Tell me about a pellet stove
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Karen kerr
How is a pellet stove vented?
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According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pellet_stove#Benefits - "Unlike wood stoves which operate exclusively on a principle of chimney draft, a pellet stove must use specially sealed exhaust pipe to prevent exhaust gases escaping into the living space due to the air pressure produced by a combustion blower. Pellet stoves require certified double walled venting, normally three or four inches in diameter with a stainless steel interior and galvanized exterior. Because pellet stoves have a forced exhaust system, they have the advantage of not always requiring a vertical rise to vent, although a three to five foot vertical run to induce some draft is recommended to prevent leakage in the case of a power outage. Like a modern gas appliance, pellet stoves can be vented horizontally through an outside wall and terminated below the roof line, making it an excellent choice for structures without an existing chimney. If an existing chimney is available, manufacturers urge use of a correctly sized stainless steel liner the length of the chimney for proper drafting. Modern building techniques have created tighter sealed homes, forcing many pellet stove manufacturers to recommend their stoves be installed with outside air intake. This ensures their stoves will run efficiently, and prevents potential negative pressure within the home."
Witty Tzipporah
on Oct 20, 2014
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