Why must the fireplace flue be closed when blanket is in use?
743234
I don't close my flue when I use the blanket . It covers the entire fireplace opening so there is no draft . The smoke from the burning embers will comeback into the house if you close the flue. This could lead to carbon monoxide exposure. Always keep the flue open whenever there is any burning wood in the fireplace
743235
I keep my flue open all the time. Using the blanket helps to block much of the draft caused by the open flue. I have 2 blankets and they are great!!
743236
Oh, I guess I better read the instructions as I have never closed the flue. It would seem that closing the flue would cause carbon monoxide build up.
743237
We do not close the flue. We use it at the end of the night when the fire is mostly dead... keeps the draft out.
743238
The goal of the Fireplace Blanket is reduce heat loss up the chimney while the flu is kept open due to the exhaustion of the embers. I am not sure where you saw that it should be closed. The first sentence I wrote is directly from the product description
1095776
There are wire rings under the fan so that your finger won't go into the fan, and they would probably keep a blanket from going up as well. However, I think airflow would be bad if the fan were placed on a bed, pillow or other soft surface.
222947
I use mine often while hunting. The vent on the unit above the heating mat gets warm, almost hot to the touch. Smoke emits from the top, and there is a pleasant smell. If used inside, I would have it near an open window.
1240883
No, I just saw this question you asked, and tried it.....I always used it with the flame on, and I think it could be a bit of a safety issue.....so you know the heater is on and you can hear the fan.
551887
It would be best to block the direction of the wind, as you will not be able to see the height of the flame. I have had to block wind with cardboard even to lite the gas flame. Worth the trouble once that is done.
1082137
Every heater of this type is now required to turn off automatically if it's tipped over. It is a built in safety mechanism.
1274860
Having snow or laying on top of the vent lid doesn't matter as the hot dryer air vents out of the bottom of the vent cannister. However is the entire vent closure is covered or buried in snow and ice, you'll need to clear it so the hot dryer air can escape into the air.
1990972
This would be useful in places where you didn't want to build a fire and draw attention to yourself with smoke. Also, you can leave this unattended.
1407781
have you covered your blanket with a another blanket? That will cause it to flash an error message and shut off
1757176
The stove is for cooking so you don't use it for too long. You dump the ash out afterwards. It just collects at the bottom but there is not too much build up:
774499
We have only used ours in an outdoor firepit, but I don't see why you couldn't use in in your open fireplace. Its doesn't create smoke or an odor.
1484455
It's an open flame, it produces carbon monoxide, and it smokes a bit. I happen to have a fireplace in my house so I could use it there, if I opened the flue. But I wouldn't generally recommend using it indoors.
912350
Directions on the container say, "For open burning fireplaces, this product or Rutland Soot Sweep Soot Remover may be used". That being said, I would want to avoid the fumes as much as possible if it were my open stove.
403173
Well it wasn't bad because we had turn down the whole house by a few degrees because in Florida the winter is not too bad and had the heater close to the bed. We're gone most of the day. But there is something so warm and cozy when u get to bed, snuggle close and watch the fire at night is so wonderful. Ps just remember to turn off before bed and all will be well. Hope it helps!!!
1424764
I don't know for the first but I wouldn't use it near an open flame regardless. For the second I don't think so. I used it with the windows closed and had no problems.
1524898
No. For liability reasons, no one is making heating pads or blankets that Stay on until turned off.
2275387
I keep mine closed so that it generates more heat and keep the maximum steam in. But I open it for my daughter because she can't stand too much heat