What is co linear venting?

In a co-linear system, the vent and the intake liners run parallel to each other, hence the name co-linear. Co-linear systems use two continuos flexible aluminum chimney liners as the venting system. Nearly all co-linear installations occur in a masonry chimney.

What is a chase vent?

What is a chase, you ask? For direct vent gas fireplaces, it is an insulated structure that houses the fireplace. Built according to careful specifications, a chase can either be added to the exterior of the home (a mini-chase), or installed into the living space (a reverse or interior chase).

What is direct vent coaxial?

Coaxial direct vent system. A common system includes a 5″ inner exhaust pipe surrounded by an 8″ outer pipe. The space between the two allows for the air intake. This type of vent pipe can be installed inside a wall or wooden chase. There are clearance requirements to combustible materials (e.g. wood studs or drywall).

What is the difference between B vent and direct vent?

A B-vent must be vented vertically and uses fresh air from inside the home to provide oxygen to the fire. A direct vent has a sealed glass front and pulls all of its fresh air from outside the home. Direct vents can be vented vertically or horizontally through an exterior wall.

How does a direct vent work?

Direct-vent fireplaces work by employing outside air rather than air inside the home for combustion. The air comes in through a double vent pipe’s outer chamber, while the inside chamber is used to send exhaust fumes outside the home. A loop is created as warm air leaves the pipe and dense, cooler air is brought in.

What is Type C vent?

Type C vents are used only as connectors. They are single walled galvanized pipes, and as such often called “galvanized pipes”. They are used only for venting gas or oil. Using a C vent with solid fuel appliances can cause extremely toxic fumes. This is the least expensive of the pipes.

What are the side vents on a fireplace for?

Compared to chimneys, this type of venting eliminates drafts and cold spots, maintains indoor air quality, improves efficiency, and distributes heat evenly throughout the room.

How do I get more air in my fireplace?

Open the damper as wide as possible to increase the amount of air to the fire. This will improve combustion and increase the amount of heat the fire produces, but it will make the wood burn faster. The damper handle is usually just above the fireplace opening, and you slide it to the right to open it.

What is C vent used for?

Type C vents are used only as connectors. They are single walled galvanized pipes, and as such often called “galvanized pipes”. They are used only for venting gas or oil. Using a C vent with solid fuel appliances can cause extremely toxic fumes.

What is Type B vent used for?

Type B vents are vents suitable only for listed, draft-hood equipped, gas-fired appliances, including most domestic heating and hot water systems. any appliance that produces flue gasses that exceed 480° F (249° C).

Is direct vent better than B-vent?

Direct-vent appliances are typically higher in efficiency than b-vent appliances and put out a lot of heat even with a low flame setting. Cons: Direct fireplaces have a sealed glass front and typically a smaller flame than a b-vent fireplace or a vent-free fireplace.

What is the difference between B-vent and direct vent?

What is Type BW vent used for?

Type BW Gas Vent is exclusively four inch oval vent combined with other parts for venting ONLY approved gas fired vented wall furnaces. Four inch oval vent has both Type B and Type BW markings on it.

What is better B vent or direct vent?

Why does my fireplace have an outside vent?

An outside air source is a vent that provides fresh air to feed the fire.