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bellows
a popular accessory to help boost combustion in wood fires, feeding air to the flames as it is forced out of an expandable bladder. Though unnecessary for a gas hearth where the combustion level is ea [..]
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catalytic combustor
a device used on some wood stoves to increase combustion efficiency by lowering flue gas ignition temperatures. Clearance
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creosote
deposits of condensed wood smoke in the chimney and connector pipe resulting from incomplete combustion. It can ignite and cause a chimney fire. Direct Vent
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emissions
unburned gases and particles as a result of incomplete combustion. EPA Regulations
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firebacks
protect fireplace masonry and mortar, shielding them from extreme heat of the flames. Cast-iron firebacks store heat from the fire and radiate it into the room after the fire has died down. Firebacks [..]
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flue
the passageway in a chimney for conveying gases to the outdoors. Freestanding Stove
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gas logs
an open flame appliance with ceramic or ceramic fiber logs placed over a burner to provide dramatic realism of a traditional flame. Manufactured log sets have a burner that uses either natural gas or [..]
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grate
a metal frame used to hold and contain burning fuel in a fireplace. Hearth
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heat shield
a noncombustible protector used around appliances, smoke pipes or chimneys to protect combustibles from heat sources. Hopper
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island fireplace
a fireplace that has four sides of glass, for viewing from any angle. Kindling
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