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Doctor Sus
I realize direct-vent fireplaces are gas operated but I thought if I constructed an air intake adjacent to the hot chimney and ran it to the stove it would act in a similar manner; however, I was told this can't be done but wasn't given an explanation. Could someone clear this up for me?
Just to clarify, I would have the burner exhausted out the side of the garage AND the air intake would be adjacent to it, like a direct-vent fireplace.
Answer
Well the wood burning stove in a garage theoretically is in a location with other flammable materials and or fuel in your car. Wod stove, sparks, fumes = BOOM.
THat is why code requires electric outlets to be 4 feet off the ground in a garage.
If you will be doing any wood work you have a second problem. Build up of sawdust in the air. A guy was killed with the same set up. Wood dust in the air, opened the wood stove door to reload, dust detonated (yup DETONATED) killing him.
So please ponder the location and other factors before using a wood stove in the garage.
Well the wood burning stove in a garage theoretically is in a location with other flammable materials and or fuel in your car. Wod stove, sparks, fumes = BOOM.
THat is why code requires electric outlets to be 4 feet off the ground in a garage.
If you will be doing any wood work you have a second problem. Build up of sawdust in the air. A guy was killed with the same set up. Wood dust in the air, opened the wood stove door to reload, dust detonated (yup DETONATED) killing him.
So please ponder the location and other factors before using a wood stove in the garage.
Building a man cave out of a storage building, was wondering if a 5,000 btu electric fireplace would heat it?
Bubba
I want the temperature to be 70 degrees throughout the winter, it gets around 20 degrees around here. The building that will be heated is 200 square feet and will be insulated throughout.
Answer
If I were taking on such a project for myself, I would invest in sealing any possible air leaks first, and then focus on high insulation R-factors -- highest in the ceiling area, next highest in the walls, and any compromises left to the flooring. With enough attention to stopping any air leakage and providing sufficient insulation, 5000 btus is certain to maintain the temperatures you want. Air temperatures will most efficiently be maintained if you provide yourself an air-lock type of entrance -- an entry chamber that divides the outdoors from the indoor heated space. Close the outside door before opening the interior one. This might enhance the "cave" imagery too!
If I were taking on such a project for myself, I would invest in sealing any possible air leaks first, and then focus on high insulation R-factors -- highest in the ceiling area, next highest in the walls, and any compromises left to the flooring. With enough attention to stopping any air leakage and providing sufficient insulation, 5000 btus is certain to maintain the temperatures you want. Air temperatures will most efficiently be maintained if you provide yourself an air-lock type of entrance -- an entry chamber that divides the outdoors from the indoor heated space. Close the outside door before opening the interior one. This might enhance the "cave" imagery too!
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