how to convert a wood burning fireplace to a gas fireplace?

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Bryan G

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You have two options.

The inexpensive / cosmetic option is to have the gas installer (usually a plumber) run a gas line to your fireplace, and use gas logs, but make no other changes. The gas logs will burn gas plus air from your home (like the wood burning fireplace) and exhaust up the chimney (like your wood burning fireplace). This solution is appropriate for people who do not need to use the fireplace for heat, and want to use the gas logs mostly for how they look - mostly, I suspect, people who live in apartments or in the South.

Up North, the more expensive, but much more energy efficient option is to install a direct vent gas fireplace insert. This is a metal box that slips into your existing masonry fireplace. Two 3 inch diameter flexible pipes run down your chimney and connect to the top of the insert. One of them brings in outside air for combustion, the other takes the exhaust back up the chimney. The front of the box is sealed so you can see the flame, but no household air is burned (and therefore doesn't go up the chimney). Heat is distributed into the house by circulating around the outside of the insert through louvers designed into the insert. Some inserts also use an electric blower to improve room air circulation.

In both cases (logs and inserts), you'll need the gas line run to the fireplace. If you use an insert with a blower, you'll need to run a electric outlet to the fireplace, too. The folks who sell you the insert can advise about permits necessary - in our part of the country the installer does the electric and the gas and no permit is required. Larger cities will have more stringent requirements.

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For homeowners in northern states: How high do you set your thermostat?

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Cesaria Ba

I'm a new homeowner and I was told by the gas company that a way to save money is to set it at like 68 degrees when you're home and when you're going for the day (or sleep) drop it down to 60 degrees.

What about you? What's your strategy?

*I asked this here because I assume there are more homeowners here than other places*
I've never had a heating bill and i'm just freaking out and don't want to open it and it's a gazillion dollars lol!

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First you want to weatherproof. If your windows are older cover them with plastic covering (you can buy product in local hardware store). You can also purchase door sealers which are beads of cushion that you put around the edges of your doors to stop drafts. The suggestion of the gas company is legitimate in terms of how to handle your heat consumption, you do want to keep it cooler when your not around for long periods (four hours or more) to save on energy. What temperature you set this at is based on your needs. I usually keep our house at about 72-73 and would lower it a little while I was gone (maybe 5-6 degrees). You should also consider installing a digital thermostat, so you can program it to lower and raise temperature based on your schedule. Set it to start warming the house back up a half hour before you arrive.
These are all temporary things that can be done immediately, next year you should consider more permanent renovations to your home. Whether to replace your windows (if don't seal properly), check your insulation, buying an additional heat source (fireplace, pellet stove), changing your current heat source (switching to gas, oil or electric) or replace your furnace since these are the investments that will bring around real energy savings.

Another winter requirement up north is to empty any outside waterlines and turn the line off from the source at the beginning of each winter season to make sure you don't rupture the pipes and end up with something flooded out next spring. Just added this in just in case.

need a project for metal shop?

no_regrets

i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.

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Hi:

I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker

Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer

Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker

Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith

Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Giant Book of Metalworking Projects

Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist

Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight

Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)

Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter

Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele

The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal pipe/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) pop can crusher

56) truck ramp

57) a Trailer

58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs

59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron

60) a metal ladder

61) a Metal locker or broom closet

62 A wielding bench




Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.

I hope this helps.

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Which is more efficient? Using a gas fireplace or an electric space heater?

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John

I have a home built in 2004, masonry fireplace with metal flue and a Home Depot gas log set. My question, is whether it is cheaper to run the fireplace to add a little warmth to the den or to use a ceramic type electric space heater. From what I've read, a fireplace is very inefficient. However, gas is more efficient and cheaper than electricity. You do get a fan, oscillation, etc out of the space heater, but gas is a thermally more efficient than electricity and much cheaper. I also have a solar voltaic system that covers about 50% of my normal electricity usage, so that may also skew the real equation of relative costs.

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It is more efficient to use your electric space heater unless you had a fireplace insert. After reading your question it sounds like you just have a flue and not an insert. If you only have a flue and no insert is present, then most of the heat generated by the fireplace logs is going up and out the flue. Thus, it is more efficient to run the electric space heater. In addition, you have a solar voltaic system to increase the efficiency of your electric heater. However, if you had a fireplace insert and not just a flue, then it would be more efficient to burn gas rather than run the heater.

-Miller's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

how expensive is it to put a small gas fireplace insert in, with gas lines?

simplehear

I have a small fireplace, but it is drafty and useless. I would like a more useful heating source. We were without power for 6 days this winter, so looking to something not needing electric,,,thanks
OH, are there any that use propane?
I think a neighbor has just put one in and has a "tank" outside. I don't really know them well, or I'd ask....I just thought gas would be cheaper than a pellet insert...not sure.
Thanks

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Do you have a gas line in your home now? If so tapping into it and running it to the fire place should not be all that hard or costly. If you do not have gas at the home now it would be costly. Fire box's and log sets very in price but expect to pay around 1500.00 to buy one and have it installed. This does not include moving the gas line if you have one. If you do not have natural gas look at propane, you can buy a dual fuel or propane box and log set for about the same as natural gas. You can then buy a 100lbs propane tank and run the lines threw the wall to the outside, set tank outside and have heat. Just keep the tank filled should run for a couple of days on one tank depending on the BTU's of the log set. I would defiantly buy the blower kit for what ever system you choose it will help heat the whole room. You can also look into a larger External propane tank and have enough fuel for the whole winter. Not sure where you are but most propane companies will not charge for the tank up front, they will let you make monthly payments on them. Hope this helps

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What is the most energy effecient portable heating fan?

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me

I want one that heats well and will lower my energy bill

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nergy efficient home heating - "Space Heater Reviews" by Sam Streubel

The portable space heaters reviewed in this article are electric radiant or convection space heaters, cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat output of 1500 watts.

All of the following space heater suggestions are rated an average minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer reviewers.

Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans are not designed to heat an entire room, but excel at providing instant heat for one or two people.

Two examples of radiant heaters without fans are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters.

Radiant heat panels are constructed with the heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and maintenance free.

The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective choice for workshops or garages when you want to heat just you and not the entire building.

The Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts of heat output is by no means a whole room heater, but performs admirably when installed under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird cage.

The next four categories of radiant heaters are equipped with fans to provide whole room heat.
Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin brand features copper heat exchangers for consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter.

The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews say this heater works extremely well. The security locked grill swings out for easy quartz tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily available for $9.99 each.
Ceramic Heaters Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One of the most popular and inexpensive of these is the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized rooms.

A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting feature make it a favorite for nurseries.
Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive space heaters or a piece of furniture that also keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your room any better than the $299 model.
Electric Stoves Similar to the electric fireplace, an electric stove is a radiant, fan assisted space heater installed in a decorative housing. The most popular model by far with consumers is the Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.

You can continue to read the reviews for convection heaters, micathermic heaters and oil filled radiators at Sam's Guide to Small Heaters.

Eden Pure Quartz electric heater vs Oil filled Electric radiators?

Q. Can any one tell me what type would be the most efficient and why..
Thanks Don,,

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Electric resistance heat is 100% efficient, so the only difference is the units with fans will draw more power. 1 watt will give you 3.412 btu's of heat. The watts used by the fan is in addition to this. The infared heaters work better for heating surfaces instead of air and are used in warehouses and loading docks, where the rays will heat up the people under them and no attempt is made to heat the air as it is too expensive.. The same principal will work at home if you are in line of sight of the glowing elements you will feel the warmth of the rays. The same principal is why you feel hot in front of a fireplace or campfire. The heated air is rising and the heat you feel is from the IF rays. Oil filled heaters are the safest as they have no surfaces that get hot enough to start a fire, and no fan to waste energy.

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is a electric pot belly stove as efficent as the electric fireplaces?

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Candace S

ive been wanting one of those electric fireplaces, but today noticed their really big for my apartment. but they had a electric pot belly stove too, much smaller and would serve the same purpose. the electric fireplaces supposively use about as much electric as a coffee maker. can anyone help me out here???

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The electric fireplace are more for looks than for heating results. You are better off buying a portable heater if you are looking for heating performance.

From your experience what electric heater is the best?

wedonthave

And also uses the least amount of wattage? It's hard finding one when there are so many different ones. I'd like one that feels like a fireplace (or one that heats up really well that you can think of) Thanks!
radiation? ha no thanks o.o

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For my aching bones the old quartz radiant heaters felt most like a fire. Some of them also had a small fan that was mainly to keep the unit from overheating. In general any heater that is heating primarily by radiation rather than convection is going to be what you are looking for. They are intended to heat people and not the space.

You should be able to find lots of products on the web. Look under "portable (radiant, convection, or space) heaters."

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I Want To Buy An Electric Fireplace?

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All This a

I live in an apartment where I do not control my heat. I live in New York State, so it gets pretty cold here. It is permissable to have a fireplace and I already know the pros and cons of having one. My question is: should I go with electric or use burning gels. Which is more realistic, economical and warmer. Can anyone recommend a particular site, store or brand? I have searhed all the sites I could think of and obviously came up with almost no information. I even tried consumer rated sites. HELP! It is getting cold real fast here!

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I work at a fireplace company in Ft. Worth Texas and I sell alot of electric fireplaces. The best one on the market is made by a company called Dimplex. The flame looks so much like a real flame that I have people that think it is real when they see it. The best thing is you can run it with or without heat. They also have wall mount stoves that are great for smaller rooms. I attached a few links below for you to see. They are based in Canada but I bet they have a place there for you to get it. Also look at their fireplaces & Mantel kits. I have installed more than 700 of them for a builder here and only had 2 product related service calls. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at pvm3@sbcglobal.net

How could you heat a small house in an emergency?

romero

its minus 40 here in canada. i have elecric heat and i was wondering how i could heat the house if the power failed.

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First of all, in 40 below weather, if your power fails and you don't have a backup generator, get yourself to the nearest hotel or public place, they will definitelyhave a generator. Figure out your next move from a safe place.


That haaving been said, I live in the Sierra's. We are having an ice storm, starting about now, and lasting through the weekend. Our power often fails. Last time the lines snapped and so did some trees in my property. I have a fireplace with a glass insert and it rocks.

It isn't uncommon to have the power go on and off for days. Off more than on when the winds pick up.

My heat is gas but the thermostat is electric. Stupid eh? So I had a backup generator hooked up to that, nothing else. It cost about $500 US. A backup generator for my entire electrical would have cost me a fortune. I can live with candlelight if I have heat.

The first time the power went out I realized one important thing: having candles and lanterns and lantern oil and radios and batteries and flashlights and such emergency items, that's fine, but knowing where they are and how to go directly to them and find them in pitch black, without stumbling or hurting yourself, that's the key.

Good luck to all of you up there!

PS. I guess Old Philbert up above me doesn't get around much if he thinks 40 below doesn't exist. What a joke.

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how effecient per the price, are electric fireplaces? and how well do they heat?

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Randall M

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VERY EFFICIENT AND HEATS GREAT!!!

My friend has one and it looks sooo real! It also heats up her living room in no time.

The flame of an electric fireplace uses slightly under 300 Watts of power. With an average electricity rate, the unit operates for a remarkable 2 cents an hour providing all the warmth, ambiance and romance of a fireplace. When you choose to activate the heat feature, the total cost to operate the flame and heater is approximately 7 cents an hour.

The cost of operating may vary slightly among different models. However, since the operation cost of a gas fireplace runs around 17 cents an hour, an electric fireplace proves to be extremely cost-effective and a great value for your money.

These fireplaces are energy efficient because the heat is not going out the chimney of your home. And they can give you instant heat. Depending on the size of your home you may want to first check out these fireplaces and read how many square feet they will heat in your home. Each home will be different depending on the size of the home and how large of a area you are wanting to heat.

Electric fireplaces are getting to be more and more popular these days. You can put them anywhere in your house and they are very easy to install in your home. Electric Fireplaces are a great way to add a warm feeling to your room. They warm up your room nicely and have the look of a real wood fireplace.

They can be put a in any room of your house because they don't need a chimney for them to work. All you need is a close electrical outlet in the room where you are going to place your fireplace. They are very convenient and can be installed in a matter of minutes. People love these types of fireplaces because there is nothing for them to clean up because there is no wood involved. If you are going to decorate or remodel your home this would be a great touch in any room of your house. They are great looking and serve a good purpose in your home.

A electric fireplace is operated just like a electric heater. Except along with the heat that it can put out it also has a illuminated look to it that can make it look like it has real embers and flames burning just like a wood fireplace would look. And some of these fireplaces come with fan forced heat and a thermostat. They come in different looking cabinets and different colors to choose from. And if you want you can buy a electric fireplace insert to use in the existing fireplace in your home. So you have different options when buying a electric fireplace. Some of these fireplaces will also allow you to just turn the flames on without turning the heat on if you prefer. This is a very nice feature. If you just want to sit back and watch your fireplace without having the heat.

How much gas should a gas fired hot water heater use?

danrice126

I know that this is dependent on a number of factors. I've never had a gas heater before, so I'm new to this whole system, but I'm wondering if it's possible that I have a leak. My wife and I are living by ourselves in a house with a gas hot water heater. Ordinarily, we use about 15-20 bucks worth of gas, last month our bill shot up to $88, then to $150+ (this was about 143 CFM of gas), just for the gas portion of our bill. We live in the south, where it has been unseasonably cold, but I'm wondering if this is likely or if I should start looking for a gas leak?

Our last bill showed 143 CFM of gas used. We have a hot tub heater (which we don't use) a fireplace (on gas which we don't use), and neither of them has been turned on since our last reading a week ago. In that one week, our hotwater heater (the only thing on gas) has used 21 CFM. Temperature at night has been around 40. It is just my wife and living here.

It is an older unit with a 40 gallon tank a recovery of 33.6 gallons/hour and a 10,000 BTU rating. The ignition area has not recently been cleaned. Does this sound like something that is "normal" usage of gas under these conditions even if we have it set at 140 degrees (I don't know if we do or not, I'm just trying to pick and upper limit). I spoke with someone who lives nearby who heats their house, does laundry and heats water with gas and their whole bill was 1/2 of mine. I understand house sizes differ, drying is extra, but we have neither of those (heat and dry with electric) and we don't shower excessively. Is this obscene raise in gas usage due to us just needing a more efficient water heater? The cold spell? A faulty meter?

Any insight on this would be appreciated. As I said, I'm new to gas, and I want to make sure we're not using a lot of gas for no reason if it can be avoided.

thanks!
Thanks for the tips. I'm not sure if it's really 140. My wife and I moved into the house fairly recently, and we have not adjusted the settings. I just guessed at that as what I thought the typical setting was.
I have also looked at the meter. It is not constantly running, so it's unlikely that it's a leak (and I had the gas company check it to be safe). However, it's gone up about 20 CFM since last week when it was read last, and the meter appears to be accurate to that respect.

I don't know who gave the guy a thumbs down, but that seemed to make some sense (I can't rate as I'm not level 2...whatever that is.)

I timed my usage, then I realized the main issue is that I'm an idiot. I thought my heat was electric...turns out it's gas, thus the cost. Guess I should get the system checked, but I'm sure that's the issue.

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I find it difficult to believe that you usually only use $15 - $20 worth of gas, per month, if you have a gas water heater and use a normal amount of hot water. First thing you need to do, if you do, indeed have it turned up to 140 degrees, is turn it down to around 125 - 130 at the highest. 140 degree water can and will produce 3rd degree burns in a very short time on exposed skin, small children and elderly folks are most suseptible to this. The age of the heater only makes a difference in that the newer models are insulated better than older ones. This can make some difference, but it would be negligible unless the heater were setting in an unheated room that was exposed to the outside temps. The burners in the new models burn about the same as the burner in the older units. Fire burns the same from one decade to the next, and burners haven't changed much. I have an electric water heater and a gas range and furnace, and in the winter months, my gas bill shoots up to over $300 for several months till it starts warming up again. I would think that your increased useage would most likely be attributable to the same thing, the season and the weather conditions.

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what's the full history of cape blanco??

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hillary fa

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Cape Blanco Light Station was built on 47.7 acres of land. A two-family dwelling was built for keepers' quarters, with fireplaces in each room for heat. Several small buildings were constructed to house oil and other necessities. Most materials used for construction were shipped in, however, the bricks were made locally. Lt. Col. R.S. Williamson was the engineer of record; he rejected nearly 20,000 of the 200,000 bricks as inferior. Finally, the light station was completed and H. Burnap was hired as the first Keeper. On the eve of December 20, 1870, the Fresnel lens was lit for the first time.

This isolated lighthouse holds at least four Oregon records: it is the oldest continuously operating light, the most westerly, it has the highest focal plane above the sea, (256 feet), and Oregonâs first woman keeper, Mabel E. Bretherton signed on in March 1903.

Cape Blancoâs history is full of shipwrecks and lives saved. One notable shipwreck was the "J.A. Chanslor" (an oil tanker) in 1919. Of the 39 passengers, only 3 survived the collision with an offshore rock.

James Langlois and James Hughes were Cape Blancoâs most distinguished keepers. (Hughes was the second son of Patrick and Jane Hughes, whose 2,000-acre ranch bordered the Light Station property.) They both served their entire careers at Cape Blanco, Langlois 42 years and Hughes 33 years. The keeper job included keeping the light working from sunset to sunrise.

Langlois, Hughes and many other keepers for the Light-House Service diligently kept the lamps burning, and the huge Fresnel lens polished until the U.S. Coast Guard took over in 1939. The station was later automated and abandon in 1979. The last known "keeper," stationed at Cape Blanco for grounds keeping and security purposes, left in December of 1987.

The original lens was a first order, fixed, Fresnel lens (non-rotating). The lens probably had drum shaped panels to provide the steady beam of light that was Cape Blancoâs original signal.

Light lists were published so mariners could identify the lights and their signals. Sometime after the 1911 Light List was published, Cape Blancoâs signal changed. The new signal provided flashes of light, instead of a steady beam. The change was accomplished by using a clockwork system that lowered a shield around the light source at intervals to provide the flash (possibly the shield revolved around). This change added "winding clockworks" to the keepers' list of duties.

In early 1936, the lighthouse was electrified and the actual lens was replaced with an eight side, rotating lens, built in France by Henry-LePaute. The new lens coupled with the speed as it turned, provided a flash of light every 20 seconds.

The second lens is listed on various light lists as both a first and a second order lens, "orders" being a size classification. Cape Blancoâs lens measures 4â8" in diameter and 6â8" in height. It is larger than a second order (4â7" by 6â1") lens, but smaller than a first order (6â1" by 7â10") lens. We do not know what happened to the original lens after it was shipped to the Tongue Point (Astoria) depot by way of the steamer "Manzanita."

A 1,000-watt incandescent bulb replaces Cape Blancoâs soot producing oil lamps of old. Gone are the keepers who spent hours polishing the magnificent lens and winding the clockworks. Today, it rotates with the help of a 120-volt, 75-rpm electric motor, specially manufactured for lighthouse duty. The electrified light flashes it's 320,000 candlepower beam, 1.8 seconds bright (flash) every 18.2 seconds.

Burned or Burnt?

Porcelain

Which is it?

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You can say I burnt dinner or I burned diner, burned is past tense, and burnt is present tense.Will burn is future tense.So you can use both depending on the tense.
burnt
âverb
1.a pt. and pp. of burn.
âadjective
2.Fine Arts.
a.of or showing earth pigments that have been calcined and changed to a deeper and warmer color: burnt ocher.
b.of or showing colors having a deeper or grayer hue than is usually associated with them: burnt orange; burnt rose.

burn1 Pronunciation verb, burned or burnt, burn·ing, noun
âverb (used without object)
1.to undergo rapid combustion or consume fuel in such a way as to give off heat, gases, and, usually, light; be on fire: The fire burned in the grate.
2.(of a fireplace, furnace, etc.) to contain a fire.
3.to feel heat or a physiologically similar sensation; feel pain from or as if from a fire: The wound burned and throbbed.
4.to give off light or to glow brightly: The lights in the house burned all night.
5.to give off heat or be hot: The pavement burned in the noon sun.
6.to produce pain or a stinging sensation similar to that of fire; cause to smart: The whiskey burned in his throat.
7.Games. to be extremely close to finding a concealed object or guessing an answer.
8.to feel extreme anger: When she said I was rude, I really burned.
9.to feel strong emotion or passion: He burned with desire.
10.Chemistry.
a.to undergo combustion, either fast or slow; oxidize.
b.to undergo fission or fusion.
11.to become charred or overcooked by heat: The steak burned around the edges.
12.to receive a sunburn: She burns easily and has to stay in the shade.
13.to be damned: You may burn for that sin.
14.Slang. to die in an electric chair: The murderer was sentenced to burn.
15.to be engraved by or as if by burning: His words burned into her heart.
âverb (used with object)
16.to cause to undergo combustion or be consumed partly or wholly by fire.
17.to use as fuel or as a source of light: He burned coal to heat the house.
18.to cause to feel the sensation of heat.
19.to overcook or char: I almost burned the roast.
20.to sunburn.
21.to injure, endanger, or damage with or as if with fire: Look out, you'll burn yourself!
22.to execute by burning: The heretic was burned at the stake.
23.to subject to fire or treat with heat as a process of manufacturing.
24.to produce with or as if with fire: She burned a hole in her dress.
25.to cause sharp pain or a stinging sensation: The iodine burned his cut.
26.to consume rapidly, esp. to squander: He burned energy as if he never heard of resting.
27.Slang. to suffer losses or be disillusioned in business or social relationships: She was burned by that phony stock deal.
28.Slang. to cheat or rob.
29.to record data on (a CD or DVD).
30.Chemistry. to cause to undergo combustion; oxidize.
31.to damage through excessive friction, as in grinding or machining; scorch.
32.Metallurgy. to oxidize (a steel ingot), as with a flame.
33.British. to scald (a wine, esp. sherry) in an iron container over a fire.
34.Cards. to put (a played or rejected card) face up at the bottom of the pack.
35.Slang. to disclose the identity of (an undercover agent, law officer, etc.): to burn a narcotics detective.
ânoun
36.a burned place or area: a burn where fire had ripped through the forest.
37.Pathology. an injury usually caused by heat but also by abnormal cold, chemicals, poison gas, electricity, or lightning, and characterized by a painful reddening and swelling of the epidermis (first-degree burn), damage extending into the dermis, usually with blistering (second-degree burn), or destruction of the epidermis and dermis extending into the deeper tissue with loss of pain receptors (third-degree burn).
38.slow burn.
39.the process or an instance of burning or baking, as in brickmaking.
40.a forest or brush fire.
41.the firing of a rocket engine.
42.Slang. a swindle.
âVerb phrases
43.burn down, to burn to the ground: That barn was struck by lightning and burned down.
44.burn in, Photography. (in printing) to expose (one part of an image) to more light by masking the other parts in order to darken and give greater detail to the unmasked area. Also, print in. Compare dodge (def. 2).
45.burn off, (of morning mist) to be dissipated by the warmth of the rising sun.
46.burn on, to weld lead with lead.
47.burn one up, Informal. to incite to anger: That attitude burns me up.
48.burn out,
a.to cease functioning because something has been exhausted or burned up, as fuel or a filament: Our light bulbs burned out.
b.to deprive of a place to live, work, etc., by reason of fire: They were burned out and had to live with relatives.
c.to wear out; exhaust; be worn out; become exhausted.
49.burn up,
a.to burn completely or utterly: The papers burned up in a minute.
b.Informal. to become angry: He burns up at the mention of her name.
âIdioms
50.burn one's bridges (behind one). bridge (def. 21).
51.burn oneself out, to exhaust one's energy, ideas, etc., through overwork or intemperance: They feared that he would burn himself out or break down.
52.burn the midnight oil, to work, study,etc., until late at night: to burn the midnight oil before final exams.
53.burn the or one's candle at both ends, to be excessively active or immoderate, as by leading an active social life by night and a busy work life by day: You can't burn the candle at both ends and hold onto a job.

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I am looking for a fireplace for my screened in porch. Which would be best ventless gel fuel or wood pellets.?

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WHIPPETS7

Which looks most realistic, gives off best heat, and is safe to use?

Answer
There are many concerns out there about the ventless fireplaces in general in terms of how safe it is to recirculate the air. If you have the screens open, it probably would be fine, but I wouldn't do it in an enclosed space. I would lean toward the pellets or there are many realistic electric fireplaces. Not the same thing, but you could put it anywhere.

Ventless fireplaces...which is more realistic?

All This a

Should I buy an electric fireplace, the ones that burn the gel or any other kind you can think of.

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The ones that hook up to natural gas or propane are the most realistic looking, the gel burners are next. These types do put out a small amount of fumes and smell though. The electric are very safe without fumes, but they don't produce very much heat, I want you to keep those legs warm.

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What could be the problem with my breaker tripping out?

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barnessand

I have a 40in. tv plugged into an outlet and in the bottom plug i have a power bar that has a 1500watt electric fireplace plugged in, 5 houses from my xmas village (they only have a small bulb in them), and one small set of mini xmas lights. I have to leave them all off because if I turn them on my power in my living room, dining room and porch area goes. The breaker keeps tripping. I tried switching things around to see if that works but the same thing. If I leave my fireplace off its fine then so I know its the 1500 watt electric fireplace but I didn't think that should happen so I'm hoping someone can tell me why it is happening..thanks

Answer
Amperage is determined by dividing the voltage by the wattage being used so, 1500 watts divided by 120 is 12.5 amps being drawn by the fireplace alone. Since you living room, dining room & porch all seem to be on the same breaker, you are overloading it. Look at wattage ratings of all devices ie: light bulbs, heater, tv etc. add them all up & divide by 120 (the voltage). This will tell you how many amps the entire circuit is drawing. I will just about guarantee that its more than the breaker rating. Also the more times you trip a breaker the weaker it gets so, you'll end up replacing it after awhile.

Space heater vs. apartment heater?

peaceloveb

I'm trying to save energy. I have weatherized the windows and my one bedroom apartment has gas Fasco baseboard heaters, one 6ft and one is 4ft. I purchased a small electric "fireplace" for $70. It has a 650w option and a 1300 w option. Would I be saving money by not using the apartment heaters and just using my heater? Thanks!

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What you need to evaluate is energy available from the two sources, and the efficiency rating of the appliance.

I don't know the efficiency of a gas baseboard, never seen one, unless you are talking about hot water filled fed by a gas boiler. I tried to search for it to determine efficiency rating and failed. Combustion appliances have ratings of 65% to 95%. I used 80% as the average for comparison given below.

Electric resistive heat sources are all rated at 98% efficiency, exchanging one resistive heat source for another will have no cost saving, Watts are watts, a watt = 3.4 btu's. A lower setting would save money, but just by giving you less heat.

Resistive Electric heat generally cost about 3 times the cost per btu than natural gas, so to break even you would have to heat only 1/3 of the space, without any of the heat leaking from that space and heating adjacent areas. So you may need to heat less than 1/4 of the space to break even.

Here is a spreadsheet I used from The Department of Energy that shows average US energy costs and efficiencies of different types and resultant net cost per btu. To modify it for your specific fuel costs you may need to save it then reopen it.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eia.gov%2Fneic%2Fexperts%2Fheatcalc.xls&ei=ypeMUOPiBea8igKY5ICICQ&usg=AFQjCNEI3O4-27x7XDhiFFJKOpjvhEZHsA&cad=rja

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how do electric fireplaces work?

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beach answ

would like to put an electric fireplace in my house, but don't know anything about them.

how do they work? does it just plug in? does it give off heat? use wood? expensive to operate? expensive to purchase? easily installed?

Answer
Electric fireplaces are really just decorative. a 110 unit will produce about 4,500 BTU worth of heat, a 220 will produce about 9,500. Not very much either way. They are VERY easily installed, plug it in and you're done, and fairly inexpensive to buy $300-$1500. A lot of the cost depends on the mantel you choose. They basically just use lights and mirrors to give the "flame" effect, but they're pretty cute.

What is the most realistic looking electric fireplace?

ndsino

I know there are many types of fireplaces, but I'd like to find the most realistic electric fireplace I can. I don't want it for the heat -- just for the look. We live in a warm area, so really don't need the warmth of the fire. I also have a budget of less than $1000. What would you recommend?
I should also add that we prefer a more classic look rather than a modern, trendy look. You know, something like you'd see in an old living room all decked out for Christmas -- stockings hung on it, etc.

Answer
Cool summer evenings, crisp autumn mornings, and winter's many frosty days provide perfect opportunities to cozy up with Dimplex's traditional-style electric fireplace. Featuring a roomy 20-inch firebox opening, realistic glowing logs, and a patented 3D flame feature, this handsome room accent creates an elegant fire look without the dangers of smoke, an open flame, propane, or gas emissions. The unit's fan-forced heater distributes heat quickly and evenly throughout the room, while its thermostat control makes it easy to maintain personal comfort levels. The fireplace can also provide a glowing fire without the heat for visual enjoyment year-round. Concealed controls provide a clean look and the included remote control allows for easy adjustments without having to leave that perfect spot on the sofa. Classic in design, the fireplace offers a rich burnished walnut finish, graceful embellished molding, and a generous mantel for photographs, vases, or other personal touches. It measures a space-efficient 36-3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high by 11-3/4 inches deep to fit nicely into rooms large and small.

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Metals Class Sheet Metal Projects?

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Pedro

I need an idea for a sheet metal project to do at my school.
I've already done a toolbox and a dustpan. Any ideas you got please i need 'em. If you got one please send the layout with it please. Thank You.

Answer
Hi:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vice

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whistle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) a Lunch tray along with a knife,fork, and spoon ( made from the same material)

56) A windmill

57) A sheet metal/ pop can airplane.( with propeller) that you hang and the propeller spins

58) a Cookie, Flour,Sugar,Coffee and Tea can container with lids

59) cookie cutters, Cake pan, skillet, guard railing glamp holders

that all I can think of for right now.

Did Jason voorhees ever use a hockey stick as a weapon?

miniman

Answer
No, but he was hit in the head with one.

Here are all of Jason's victims

1 : Alice - stabbed in the temple with an ice pick
2 : Crazy Ralph - garotted with barbed wire
3 : Policeman - hammer claw to the head
4 : Scott - throat slit with machete
5 : Terry - knifed
6 : Mark - macheted in the face
7 : Jeff and
8 : Sandra - double impaling with a spear
9 : Vickie - knifed
10 : Paul - disappears, presumed dead

11 : Harold - meat cleaver to chest
12 : Edna - knitting needle to back of the head
13 : Fox - pinned to rafter with pitchfork through neck
14 : Loco - pitchfork to the stomach
15 : Shelly - throat slashed (offscreen)
16 : Vera - spear fired into eye
7 : Andy - macheted in half while walking on hands
18 : Debbie (pregnant) - knifed from beneath hammock
19 : Chuck - electrocuted on fuse box
20 : Chili - impaled with fireplace poker
21 : Rick - head squeezed until eye pops out
22 : Ali - bludgeoned with a wrench; later recovers and is macheted.

23 Axel - surgical hacksaw to the throat, neck broken
24 Nurse Morgan - chocked
25) : Hitchhiker - knife through the neck
26 : Samantha - knife through the torso
27 : Paul - spear to the groin
28 : Terri - spear in the back
29 : Mrs. Jarvis - killed offscreen
30 : Jimmy - corkscrew through hand, cleaver to the face
31 : Tina - thrown through a window, lands on a parked car
32 : Ted - knife to the head through movie screen
33 : Doug - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
34 : Sara - axe to the chest
35 : Rob - garden harrow to the throat

36 : Allen - heart ripped out.
37 : Darren - impaled on a spear and tossed aside.
38 : Lizbeth - speared through the mouth.
39 : Burt - arm ripped off, impaled on a tree branch
40 : Stan and
41 : Katie and
42 : Larry - triple decapitation with a machete
43 : Martin - broken bottle in the throat
44 : Steven and
45: Annette - double impalement with a machete on their motorcycle.
46 : Nikki - face crushed against RV wall
47 : Cort - hunting knife in the head
48: Roy - pieces of him are found strewn in woods
49 : Sissy - head ripped off
50 : Paula - hacked up with a machete
51 : Officer Thornton - dart in the forehead
51 : Officer Pappas - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
53 : Sheriff Garris - broken in half

54 : Jane - tent spike in the neck, impaled to a tree
55 : Michael - tent spike thrown into his back
56 : Dan - Jason's hand through his body, neck broken
57 : Judy - bashed against a tree in her sleeping bag
58 : Russell - axe to the face
59 : Sandra - pulled underwater and drowned
60 : Maddy - scythe in the neck
61 : Ben - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
62 : Kate - party horn in the eye
63 : David - butcher knife in the stomach, beheaded
64 : Eddie - throat sliced with a machete
65 : Robin - thrown through a window
66 : Amanda Shepard - speared from behind
67 : Dr. Crews - tree-trimming saw in the stomach
68 : Melissa - axe to the face

69 : Jim - impaled with a spear gun
70 : Suzi - stabbed with a spear
71 : J.J. - bashed in the head with her electric guitar
72 : Boxer - hot sauna rock in the chest
73: Tamara - stabbed with a mirror shard
74 : Jim Carlson - harpooned in back
75 : Admiral Robertson - throat slit with a machete
76 : Eva - strangled
77 : Wayne - electrocuted on a control panel
78 : Miles - impaled on a deck post
79 : Deck Hand - axe to the back

80 Gang Banger #1 - stabbed through the back with his own syringe
81 : Gang Banger #2 - bashed and scalded on a steam pipe
82 : Julius - decapitated by punch
83 : Cop - dragged into an alley, killed offscreen
84 : Charles McCullough - drowned in a barrel of sewage
85 : Sanitation Worker - bashed in the head with a wrench

86: Coroner - eats Jason's heart and becomes possessed
87 : Coroner's Assistant - Autopsy probe in the back of the neck, face pushed through a metal grating
88 : FBI Agent #1 - pencil through his spinal cord (offscreen)
89 : FBI Agent #2 - fingers through his skull (offscreen)
90 : Alexis - slashed up with a straight razor
91 : Deborah - stabbed through the back with a barbed wire spike ripped in half
92 : Lou - head crushed (offscreen)
93 : Edna - head slammed in car door
94 : Josh - possessed by Jason, shot in head and impaled with poker, later melts away

(XX) : David - head bashed against faucet (cut from theatrical prints)
95 : Diana - knife-sharpening pole in back
96) : Robert Campbell - possessed by Jason, later shot in head, run over with car, impaled on a barbecue skewer
97 : Officer Ryan - head bashed against a locker
98: Officer Mark - and
99 : Officer Brian - heads bashed together
100 : Ward - arm broken, falls dead through the diner doors
101: Diner Patron (plaid shirt) - crushed onto diner counter
102 : Shelby - burned to death on a deep-fat fryer and grill
103 : Joey B. - face bashed in
104 : Vicki - impaled on a barbecue skewer, head crushed by Robert

105 : Randy - possessed by Jason, later his neck is severed with a machete
106 : Creighton Duke - bearhugged to death by Jason

107 : Private Johnson - head wound, chain wrapped around neck
108 : Guard 1 - machine gun to the head
109 : Guard 2 - choked and thrown, shot by Guard 3
110 : Guard 3 - face bashed in by noose pole
111 : Guard 4 - choked by chain around neck
112 : Dr. Wimmer - impaled by noose pole
113: Sgt. Marcus - thrown through metal door
114 : Adrienne - face frozen in liquid nitrogen and smashed on counter
115 : Stoney - stabbed in stomach with uber-machete, which is then pulled through blade first
116 : Azrael - back broken over knee
117 : Dallas - head crushed against wall
118: Sven - neck broken 119 : Condor - impaled on large mining drill
120 : Geko - throat slit with uber-machete
121 : Briggs - impaled on large claw hook
122 : Kicker - Cut in half with uber-machete
123 : Fat Lou - hacked to bits (offscreen)
124 : Professor Lowe - decapitated (offscreen)
125 : Crutch - electrocuted on pilot console
126 : Waylander - back broken, dies in walkway explosion
127 : Janessa - sucked through grate into space
128 : Sgt. Brodski - impaled on spike, stabbed with uber-machete, dies entering Earth 2's atmosphere while riding Uber-Jason

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Gel burning fireplace inserts?

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tbirdclass

I have a fake fireplace made of what seems like a hard plastic and want to put a ventless gel burning insert inside, is this possible without danger? Are they insulated?

Answer
not really usefull, totally for looks and way over priced. Keep in mind they are not meant to burn for long periods of time and in given circumstances may be a fire hazard.
If you have gas hook up you might try looking into gas ventless- they actually produce heat and look ok, are insulated, and totally safe when professionally installed.
Even electric fireplaces are more uselfull- although more costly to run - they do actually produce heat and look nicer.

I am looking for a fireplace for my screened in porch. Which would be best ventless gel fuel or wood pellets.?

WHIPPETS7

Which looks most realistic, gives off best heat, and is safe to use?

Answer
There are many concerns out there about the ventless fireplaces in general in terms of how safe it is to recirculate the air. If you have the screens open, it probably would be fine, but I wouldn't do it in an enclosed space. I would lean toward the pellets or there are many realistic electric fireplaces. Not the same thing, but you could put it anywhere.

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need a project for metal shop?

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no_regrets

i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.

Answer
Hi:

I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker

Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer

Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker

Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith

Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Giant Book of Metalworking Projects

Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist

Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight

Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)

Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter

Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele

The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal pipe/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) pop can crusher

56) truck ramp

57) a Trailer

58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs

59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron

60) a metal ladder

61) a Metal locker or broom closet

62 A wielding bench




Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.

I hope this helps.

Metals Class Sheet Metal Projects?

Pedro

I need an idea for a sheet metal project to do at my school.
I've already done a toolbox and a dustpan. Any ideas you got please i need 'em. If you got one please send the layout with it please. Thank You.

Answer
Hi:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vice

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whistle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) a Lunch tray along with a knife,fork, and spoon ( made from the same material)

56) A windmill

57) A sheet metal/ pop can airplane.( with propeller) that you hang and the propeller spins

58) a Cookie, Flour,Sugar,Coffee and Tea can container with lids

59) cookie cutters, Cake pan, skillet, guard railing glamp holders

that all I can think of for right now.

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Should I tell the construction company from now that i wanna have a fireplace in my still-unbuilt villa ?

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Stratomans

the villa is not built yet.. can i build a fireplace later, after the villa is finished? or should i tell the construction company now, so they can build a proper place for it?

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Change orders are more expensive, but easier to do now if you want a wood burning or gas fireplace. You need a chimney with proper brick insulation, etc. There are also some beautiful ELECTRIC fireplaces that are mantles that fit flush against the wall that have electric logs that glow. You could add those anytime. See RCI Wood Products / Rustic Crafts. www.RCIWoodProducts.com 570-253-7233. I've done the research!!! These are the most affordable carved, exquisite pieces, albeit there are a few dinky ones for less. Also many stone ones that are $$$

How many fires did those Victorians have?

JOE

In Victorian houses you see fireplaces in most rooms, even the very poor terraced houses have several of them. So were most of these fireplaces unused, or did most people have fires in lots of different rooms in their houses? Like when they went to bed would the family take some of the burning embers from the living room fireplace to all the bedroom fireplaces, or would most of the bedroom fireplaces just have stayed unused pretty much all of the time?

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You only usually had fires in the bedroom if you were ill or it was exceptionally cold. If you heated downstairs, most of the heat ended upstairs anyway. Much more usual to have warming pans (which is where you put your embers) or (stone) hot water bottles. Getting up in the morning was a bit of a challenge.

I grew up in a house with coal fires - and the upstairs fireplaces were taken out as they were never used. (We did have electric blankets when they were affordable and reliable, hurrah).You got some warmth from the flue that passed through the room. In winter you gathered up your clothes and trotted downstairs and got dressed in front of the fire in the living room - the only one that was made up in the morning.

Many houses were in multiple occupation, though so where you were more or less living in a bed sit you would use the fire. Lugging coal up and down everyday was not for the faint hearted. But then even office blocks and hotels all had coal fires in each room so it was what you did.

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How long can you safely run an electric fireplace heater?

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mazdaCOUTU

Just bought a Hampton Bay electric fireplace heater with tv stand. It's 1,350 watts and 4600 btu's per hour. How long can we safely run this(overnight)? Trying to heat our apt with this rather than gas heating

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We don't have the identical unit, but one similar, I think. We were in Hawaii for two months. The fireplace heater is in an old fireplace minus the chimney. We left with the power on but with the remote keeping the power off. When we returned we noticed the living room warmer than normal (summer). Sure enough, a power outage had occurred sometime during the two month absence and the remote turned the fireplace heater on when the power came back on. No way of knowing how long it was on...days, perhaps weeks. No fire, no damage of any find.

What should I spend my money on to increase my home value?

MJ

We are looking to refinance our home and know we need to fix some things up but want to know what the best way to go is. We heat our house with a woodstove and have some small electric heaters and an electric fireplace, but no heat pump or furnace. We have a lot of cosmetic work that needs to be done as well. The house was a fixer upper when we bought it and we have done A LOT to it. We currently have the money to put in a heat pump but we're thinking about finishing off the attic, repairing a bad patch in the roof, fencing in the yard, finally putting in all the trim and completing the cosmetic work. After that we would cash out refinance and put in the heat pump. Or we could reverse it and do the heat pump first. Which would increase my home value more, the heat pump or all of the combined cosmetic work?

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The three improvements to an older home that gives the highest return on the cost of investment are:

Modernize the master bathroom

Mordernize the kitchen

Replacing all the windows

Also replacing the old garage door with a new roll up door gives a high return.

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How to get prior owners smell out of house?

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3Diamonds

We just bought a condo from the original owner. I first smelled a slight burning/fruity/perfumey smell when we inspected it, but it didnt completely turn me off. Since buying, we suspected maybe she smoked. Its hard to say- the smell is really weird and faint- like a country/perfume/smoke smell. Now, we think it was the fireplace or something that smelled smokey. But, the condo smells like the old owner. Even my husband took down some sheetrock from the Dining room to put in some electrical wires, and i smelled a peice of the inside of the sheetrock, and it had that perfumey smell. So, its even inside the walls... Its not horrendous, and we are getting a HEPA whole house air cleaner installed soon, as were not moved in yet- but every time i come over here i smell it. (her).

BTW- we painted the whole place, even closets, refinished the wood floors, and remodeled the kitchen. Its in the walls. It tends to go away once we open the windows and i have a carbon filter i run which helps too.
ps. we did already paint the entire place (as mentioned), and took ALL old carpeting out, replaced with new carpeting/pads/hardwood floors. :)
No, the prev. owner is not a wife or girlfriend- lol.. i moved here w/ my husband (well- will be soon :) but it was an older woman so it has sort of that "old" person country smell. I do really think she smoked in it b/c i can smell it alittle now in only 1 room (i have a really sensetive nose..ll) where the walls arent fully closed up yet (a closet). So, i think were doing good. Since the paint dried in the closets and we did the trim,that really helped the little bit that was lingering.
Once we get this hepa thing (its an IQ Air- apparently the kind on extreme home makeover and takes 99% of impurities out of the air w/o any ozone) we should take care of the remainder.

one last thing- i bought a regular $20 box fan, and taped a Carbon/Hvac filter on the back, and run it continuously too- that really helps the smell, and the VOCs from all our new wood/paints/etc.

:)

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There are always smells that cannot be neutralized at the source because the source cannot be accessed. For these types of odors, you need a product that can absorb the smell before it emanates throughout your home. A musty basement, stale smelling closet, or a hidden animal nest in an inaccessible wall may disperse smells that cannot be directly dealt with.
Few suggestions for your consideration:

You can remove almost any odor from your home by boiling cinnamon, orange peel(you can also add lemon peel) and cloves in about two cups of water. This will not only eliminate lingering odors, but freshen the air in your home as well. Leave it uncoverd, also boil again once it gets cold or whenever you get another chance to give a boil.


Placing a few drops of tea tree oil in any room of your house or even in your car will eliminate lingering odors and freshen the air. You can also use tea tree oil in your dish water or laundry to cut lingering odors that are difficult to remove.



Placing a cotton ball soaked in pure vanilla extract in a small saucer and placing it anywhere in your home or even your car will eliminate odors and freshen the air, giving it a sweetened scent.

Using these tips will help keep your home and car smelling clean and fresh no matter what the lingering odor might be, without the use of harsh cleaning products that can discolor or leave an odor of their own. By using items you already have in your home,
1) Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. In a sixteen-ounce trigger spray bottle, add two teaspoons of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to two cups of water. Shake Well. Next, spray the air of any room or area to banish bad odors. To deodorize a closet or refrigerator, place an open box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on a shelf.

2) Bounce. Inside of an air-conditioning vent or on top of a fan, tape a Bounce dryer sheet. It will blow fragrant air throughout the house. You can also place Bounce sheets under mattresses, sofa cushions and carpets to improve their smell. Don't forget to use them in your hamper and drawers. Be sure to take advantage of the different varieties of this products in order to vary the sweet fragrances floating through your home.

3) Downy. In a sixteen-ounce trigger spray bottle, add one tablespoon of Downy liquid fabric softener and water. Shake well. Then spray the air. You'll be surprised at how much better it smells afterwards.

4) Heinz White Vinegar. In order to remove stubborn smells lingering in the air from cooking, paint and cigarettes, place a small bowl of Heinz White Vinegar in the room. You can also put it in a spray bottle and spritz it around the room. This solution will act as an odor neutralizing foul smells.

5) Car Freshener Pine Trees. Those strongly scented Car Freshener Pine Trees can be used to improve the odor of other things besides your vehicle. If you hang them on a blind in front of a window or taped against an air conditioner, it will freshen up your home. You can also bring one to work to battle interoffice odors.

6) Kingsford Charcoal Briquets. If you place a clean, used coffee can filled with charcoal briquets in a closet or chest, it will absorb odors. (Warning: Make sure the briquets are unused and fresh also.)

7) Maxwell House Coffee. Using fresh grounds of Maxwell House Coffee, fill a bowl and place it in a room. It will deodorize and freshen that room.

don't care for Candles because of the black smoke, and agree with plug -in don't last long enough, you can go broke.
My favorite two are
Liquid Poupperi< sp bad!
simmer in a electric warmer
The Candles that are made for simmering in electric warmers
Both Reasonable Price and Both will Make your Home Smell Good!
Good Luck!

How do you heat your home and keep Heating prices low?

olivia6799

With natural gas prices rocketing sky high - what are you doing to keep your heating bills at a minimal? Any unique ideas to heat up your place without giving up your arm this coming winter?

Currently we have an air-forced duct system in place. I really hate it, the heat does not distribute evenly throughout the house and despite of having a so-called humidifier installed
into the system, we still have excessive dry air.

I really liked those old water based - radiator heaters, it minimized static and really kept homes warm -- whatever happen to those?

Anyway, give me ideas on how to maintain a nice warm house this winter, I do not want to make this a major project -- keep it nice and simple.

I also have two non-working fireplaces in this old house, I don't have the slightest idea how to use / maintain one. Currently there are sealed off, and if I get it going ... will it even be safe? will it be worth it ? Please share your ideas with me -- I am desperate! ~thanks

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The house I own had no heating system other than a blower box on the fireplace when I bought it. Several thousand dollars later I had central heat with a heat pump in place. I thought all would be great, until I got my first heating bill. If I use that thing I can expect heating bills to range from $300-600 a month in the winter.

SOOOoo I have become something of an obsessive about tricks and alternative heating sources.

1. You would not believe how much outside air leaks into your house. Go around when it's cold and windy and put your hand over door cracks, keyholes in the knobs, window sills, even along the floor by the wall. If you can't plaster over the leak, tape it. All that cold air coming in just drives up your costs.

2. A $4 flannel blanket from Walmart works wonders when hung over doorways that are not regularly used. I also hang them over windows as a cheap alternative to heavy drapery.

3. Those fireplaces? Forget 'em. They'll suck out more heat than they put in. The only time a fireplace really does good is if you are either right in front of it, or you have a blower insert that forces the heat out into the house instead of sending it all up the chimney.

4. I can't say enough about those $1.25 draft dodgers that you stick on the base of your doors. Just peel the backing and stick them on. Any hardware store or Walmart will have them.

5. Insulation. When is the last time you checked it in your attic? You lose a LOT of heat through the ceiling, so a few hundred bucks worth of blown in insulation can save you thousands over a few years. You need at least 6 inches of insulation up there (I put in a foot!), so if it's all compressed down to a few inches, it's time to resupply.

Look around, you'll find one of those radiators. I finally realized the heat pump was very efficient until the outside temp dropped below 45, then the meter nearly spun off it's base. So, I hooked up a free standing, vent free, propane fueled fireplace that will make the place toasty warm when the temp drops into the 30s or below.

Avoid the temptation to get little electric space heaters. The energy they use up to make that little bit of heat is NOT worth it.

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