Is there ventilation? Fire prevention? Fireproofing? or any safety concern? thx in advance
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The slot where the cords enter and exit seem to provide ample ventilation. My cablebox is never hot or even warm to the touch. However, the box does not appear to be "fireproof". It's made of safe, hard plastic -not cardboard - which would be a cause for concern. I hope this information helps.
177063
The only ventilation comes with the openings in the box to run your cords and cables in and out. You could conceivably leave the top off if you were that worried about ventilating. In my view I would be more concerned about having proper ventilation for the tv, dvd player, or other appliances and not so much the power cords. In my humble opinion it is the audio visual units themselves that tend to get warm not the power cords.
1249957
It's not a fire hazard. The outside grill is about an inch away from the heating element
262074
There is no fire insulation. It is metal, but not intended to be fireproof.
1281577
Hahaha, good question. We brought ours to Burningman. My suggestion is to have small handheld personal fans which you can buy at Walmart for $7 each....those were great. Otherwise, just keep the door open and all the windows open.....it will cool off at night. Good luck!
1465392
The unit definitely needs ventilation. There are specs in the literature .... or you can contact Sterilight for specifications.
2048475
There is some guidance in the user guide (should be available from grizzly website). Key points would be away from walls to allow for better air movement (so somewhat central) and where it won't be in the way of working. To avoid having a fan blowing on you, I'd suggest having the output point away from common work areas.
728434
If your concerns is about moisture building up when your grill is covered. There are no ventilation opening. I have purchased the same grill cover and have not had any issues. Just don't cover the grill when its still warm that might cause moisture issues.
1485713
lots of pre drilled and coated holes for mounting, minimal heat...it's a skinny little fluorescent tube ...it's an electronic appliance anything with electricity can cause a fire under less than optimal conditions... if worried about it maybe build a mount with metal and provide an airspace behind it... and mount to fire resistant material...but I personally believe neither to be necessary with this item... or the smaller hydrofarm 2 bulb fixture...
57559
what's the porch covered by? You ARE dealing with fire... You might be able to get away with it, but I certainly wouldn't want to take that risk.
1256554
This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit has provided for a auto shut-off in this matter. Regardless, my furnace is the primary source of heat... This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit... » Read More This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit has provided for a auto shut-off in this matter. Regardless, my furnace is the primary source of heat... « Show Less
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I don't know how combustible the fumes are but since you're doing a basement floor I'm guessing ventilation won't be a good as a garage so I'd contact the manufacturer. I will say that my husband turned the pilot light for the water heater off over night when he applied the product. The next morning he lit the pilot with no issues. We left the man door open all night and the overhead door open 1" to help it dry and vent. I just love the look.
294261
Yes, there is overheat protection. You can find the manual here: http://crane-usa.com/assets/50f0d3ca7a507223c101e2fa/Fireplace_Heater_2013__Jan_11_.pdf
2072083
My only suggestion would be to close the vents more to keep the heat in. Make sure you do not open the smoker either. Was it in a breeze? These are the only things I can suggest. Link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Z_TUmUZb8&list;=PLac9Z7pi1Oitbb6OQGvAR6kCpJ3vzXq3E
1240944
It could produce a lot of smoke if allowed to really heat up, but as a cook I heat to the point of light smoke then add the food, so using it inside without a vent isn't an issue.
1286041
have to consider the carbon monoxide threat!!! But I used a dryer vent and fit it to the exhaust port and hung it from a window. It's a bit too risky, and I have a draager meter that gives me ppm, so i felt ok temporarily, but the box is pretty clear that it's made for outdoor use only. I remember seeing a few other posts where some people we experimenting with venting it, the problem is getting a tight seal. I would say no!
2140451
You should allow any grill to cool completely before you cover it with any fabric cover. Otherwise it's a fire hazard.
900059
Hi there. Gas burning fire pits need two things, proper clearance and ventilation, to use safely.