C Caddy_Style | CAE | Cap | Carbon_Dioxide | Carbon_Dioxide | Carbon_Monoxide | Carbon_Monoxide | Carbon_Monoxide | CAST_IRON | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | Catalytic_Combustor | CERTIFIED | CFM | CHASE | CHASE | Chase | CHIMNEY | Chimney | CHIMNEY | Chimney | Chimney | Chimney | CHIMNEY_CAP_OR_FLUE_CAP | Chimney_Effect | Circulating_Firebox | CIRCULATING_FIREPLACE | CIRCULATING_STOVE | CLEAN_OUT_DOOR | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance | Clearance | CLEARANCES | CO-AXIAL_DIRECT_VENT | CO-LINEAR_DIRECT_VENT | COMBUSTIBLE_MATERIAL | COMBUSTION | Combustion | Compressor | CONDENSATION | Condenser_Coil | CONVECTION_HEATING | Corbel | Corner_Mantelpiece | Creosote | Creosote | Creosote | Creosote | Creosote | Creosote | CREOSOTE | Crown | CSA |1. Caddy Style:a fireplace mantel design where the mantelpiece has flush edges. Submitted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 8:16:52 AM 2. CAE Combined Annual Efficiency is a measure of the amount of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed for both home heating and water heating. Submitted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 8:16:52 AM 3. Cap-Covering that is attached to the top of a chimney. Submitted on Monday, March 21, 2022 8:16:52 AM 4. Carbon Dioxide Definition:This gas is produced from carbon units with sufficient oxygen and is a component of several types of natural gases Submitted on Sunday, June 19, 2022 8:16:52 AM 5. Carbon Dioxide A gas which is product of combustion resulting when carbon units with sufficient oxygen to produce complete combustion. Carbon dioxide is a component of many natural gases. Submitted on Friday, January 21, 2022 8:16:52 AM 6. Carbon Monoxide A poisonous, combustible gas formed by incomplete combustion of carbon or reduction of carbon dioxide. Submitted on Sunday, September 19, 2021 8:16:52 AM 7. Carbon Monoxide Definition:This poisonous gas is very combustible and if leaked into a home, will silently kill Submitted on Friday, February 18, 2022 8:16:52 AM 8. Carbon Monoxide An odorless, poisonous, flammable gas produced when carbon burns with insufficient air. Deadly to humans. Submitted on Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:16:52 AM 9. CAST IRON Definition:A material used in many fireplaces. Iron is heated to a liquid form and poured into molds, usually having decorative features. Submitted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:16:52 AM 10. Catalytic Combustor:a device used on some wood burning stoves to reduce the temperature at which smoke is ignited. Submitted on Monday, November 30, 2020 8:16:53 AM 11. Catalytic Combustor Definition:Some wood burning stoves have this device as a way of reducing the temperature at which smoke is ignited Submitted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:16:53 AM 12. Catalytic Combustor-a device used on some wood stoves to increase combustion efficiency by lowering flue gas ignition temperatures. Submitted on Monday, January 31, 2022 8:16:53 AM 13. Catalytic Combustor Definition:Also sometimes known as 'Cats'. These are honey-combed ceramic chambers coated with a metallic catalyst that is used to lower the temperature at which wood will burn. This allows wood to burn slower, longer and therefore, more efficiently. This then means that the fumes that would normally be released via the chimney are burned more effectively thereby releasing fewer pollutants. Click here to read more about these. Submitted on Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:16:53 AM 14. Catalytic Combustor:a device used on some wood burning stoves to reduce the temperature at which smoke is ignited. Submitted on Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:16:53 AM 15. Catalytic Combustor: Device used on some woodburning stoves to reduce the temperature at which smoke is ignited. Submitted on Monday, February 01, 2021 8:16:53 AM 16. Catalytic Combustor: A device used on some wood burning stoves to reduce the temperature at which smoke is ignited. Submitted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:16:53 AM 17. CERTIFIED Definition:Equipment or material identified as having undergone approved inspection and compliance manufacturing and performance procedures. Submitted on Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:16:53 AM 18. CFM Definition:Cubic Feet per Minute Submitted on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:16:53 AM 19. CHASE An enclosure for a "Class A" or factory-built chimney which hides the metal chimney from view. Submitted on Thursday, April 15, 2021 8:16:53 AM 20. CHASE Definition:A structure built around, and enclosing, portions of chimney exterior to the house. Submitted on Monday, July 25, 2022 8:16:53 AM 21. Chase A space for chimney to pass through to its highest termination point. Submitted on Sunday, July 25, 2021 8:16:53 AM 22. CHIMNEY-A portion of the venting system, through which flue gases are vented to the outdoors, and by which penetrated combustible surfaces are protected; a primarily vertical shaft enclosing at least one flue, the design of which results in a natural draft. Submitted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:16:53 AM 23. Chimney:-system for venting hot flue smoke from fireplace thru chimney or "stack effect" (the pressure difference between outside air and heated air inside room or firebox) Submitted on Thursday, August 05, 2021 8:16:53 AM 24. CHIMNEY One or more passageways, vertical or nearly so, for conveying flue gases to the outside atmosphere Submitted on Monday, May 16, 2022 8:16:53 AM 25. Chimney:The passageway where flue or vent gases can escape to the outside atmosphere Submitted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 8:16:53 AM 26. Chimney Definition:A vent for combustion by-products. Submitted on Friday, October 14, 2022 8:16:54 AM 27. Chimney:-A structure, usually vertical, containing a passage or flue by which the smoke, gases, etc., of a fire or furnace are carried off and by means of which a draft is created. Can be constructed of various materials. May be mispronounced as chimbley or chimley. Submitted on Saturday, April 09, 2022 8:16:54 AM 28. CHIMNEY CAP OR FLUE CAP A factory-fabricated appliance that is installed on the chimney top to protect the chimney from water intrusion, birds, leaves and other debris. Submitted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 8:16:54 AM 29. Chimney Effect Rising air in the chimney creates suction. This suction then sucks in more warm air from the room which then escapes out through the chimney. Approximately half the heat produced by a chimney can be lost this way. Submitted on Saturday, November 05, 2022 8:16:54 AM 30. Circulating Firebox:-Firebox with slatted ventilation where fans can be installed for air circulation. These vents should not be covered. Submitted on Saturday, July 04, 2020 8:16:54 AM 31. CIRCULATING FIREPLACE:-A fireplace with multiple-wall construction around the fire chamber which permits air to circulate between the walls, become heated, and enter the house directly. Submitted on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:16:54 AM 32. CIRCULATING STOVE-Also see circulating fireplace. A stove with an outer jacket (usually sheet metal) beyond the main structure, with openings at or near the bottom and top so that air can circulate between the stove body and its jacket. For purposes of determining safe clearances, a circulating stove must be fully jacketed on all four sides, including at the access doors and on the top. Submitted on Friday, April 22, 2022 8:16:54 AM 33. CLEAN OUT DOOR An door located on the exterior base of the chimney which provides access into the ash pit for the purpose of removing ash. Submitted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 8:16:54 AM 34. Clearance Definition:Fire and building codes state that there should be a certain distance between a fireplace or stove and any combustible objects such as furniture. These requirements should always be followed. Submitted on Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:16:54 AM 35. Clearance the distance required by manufacturers and building codes between stove, connector pipe or chimney and any combustible materials. Submitted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:16:54 AM 36. Clearance:the distance required by building and fire codes between stove, smoke pipe or chimney and combustible materials such as wood furniture or carpets. Clearances must be obeyed even if the combustible materials, such as wood furniture or carpets, are protected by noncombustible plaster or other masonry materials. Submitted on Saturday, January 09, 2021 8:16:54 AM 37. Clearance:-This is the distance between the stove, smoke pipe or chimney, and combustible materials needed by the building and fire code Submitted on Monday, May 02, 2022 8:16:54 AM 38. Clearance:the distance required by building and fire codes between stove, smoke pipe or chimney and combustible materials such as wood furniture or carpets. Clearances must be obeyed even if the combustible materials, such as wood furniture or carpets, are protected by noncombustible plaster or other masonry materials. Submitted on Monday, April 27, 2020 8:16:54 AM 39. Clearance-Distance required by building and fire codes between stove, smokepipe, or chimney and combustible material such as wood furniture or carpets. Clearances must be obeyed even if the combustible material is covered by noncombustible plaster or other masonry materials. Submitted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:16:54 AM 40. CLEARANCES Definition:Minimum distance, composed only of an air space, which must be maintained between a heat source such as a fireplace or vent and combustible surfaces. Distance required by building and fire codes between stove, fireplace, or chimney and combustible materials such as wood furniture or carpets. Clearances must be obeyed even if the combustible materials covered by noncombustible plaster or other masonry materials. Submitted on Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:16:54 AM 41. CO-AXIAL DIRECT VENT Definition:A Direct Vent system consisting of a length of sealed, exhaust pipe inside a same length of a larger diameter combustion air pipe. Basically a pipe within another pipe - center is exhaust and outer donut area is fresh air. Submitted on Friday, January 28, 2022 8:16:55 AM 42. CO-LINEAR DIRECT VENT Definition:A Direct Vent system consisting of two separate pipes of the same diameter. One pipe for exhaust and the other for combustion air. Submitted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 8:16:55 AM 43. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL:-Material made of, or surfaced with, wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, or other material that will ignite and burn, as applied to materials adjacent to or in contact with heat-producing appliances, chimney connectors, steam and hot water pipes and warm air ducts. Such material shall be considered as combustible even though flame proofed, fire retardant treated, or plastered. Submitted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:16:55 AM 44. COMBUSTION:-The process of burning, or oxidation accompanied by heat. When sufficiently rapid, also accompanied by light. Submitted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 8:16:55 AM 45. Combustion-Process by which fuel burns. For this to occur, three elements are required Submitted on Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:16:55 AM 46. Compressor: The part of the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump that compresses and pumps refrigerant throughout the system. Submitted on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 8:16:55 AM 47. CONDENSATION:The liquid byproduct (water) of gas combustion, usually most visible at fireplace start up. Submitted on Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:16:55 AM 48. Condenser Coil The outdoor portion of an air conditioning or heat pump system that serves as a heat transfer point for dispelling heat to the outside air. Submitted on Thursday, February 03, 2022 8:16:55 AM 49. CONVECTION HEATING-The natural movement of air as it heats up and expands. This creates a natural flow of air as the warmer air moves upward and is replaced by cooler air. Submitted on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:16:55 AM 50. Corbel: an arch or protruding support piece of a fireplace mantel designed to support weight. Submitted on Saturday, October 16, 2021 8:16:55 AM 51. Corner Mantelpiece Definition:a mantel shelf designed to accommodate a fireplace positioned in a corner; typical corner fireplaces include electric fireplaces that do not require a flue or ventilation. Submitted on Friday, December 24, 2021 8:16:55 AM 52. Creosote:A very flammable by-product of combustion that can buildup within the smoke pipe and chimney and then ignite, causing "chimney-fire". Submitted on Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:16:55 AM 53. Creosote: Deposits of condensed wood smoke in the chimney and connector pipe resulting from incomplete combustion. It can ignite and cause a chimney fire. Submitted on Thursday, March 03, 2022 8:16:55 AM 54. Creosote a very flammable byproduct of combustion that can build up within the smoke pipe and chimney and then ignite, causing "chimney-fire." Submitted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:16:55 AM 55. Creosote:Over time, this flammable buildup occurs in chimneys. Being combustible, if not cleaned, it can ignite and cause a house fire. Submitted on Friday, March 06, 2020 8:16:55 AM 56. Creosote-This is an extremely flammable by-product of combustion that tends to build-up in chimneys. It is formed from condensed wood smoke and indicates incomplete combustion. This is dangerous as it can ignite and cause what is referred to as ' chimney fire' . It is normally a hard black or brown substance that can either be flaky or have a bubbly appearance. Coal tar creosote is a substance most commonly used to preserve wood in the United States and is made up of a combination of chemicals. Submitted on Friday, April 16, 2021 8:16:55 AM 57. Creosote: a very flammable byproduct of combustion that can build up within the smoke pipe and chimney and then ignite, causing "chimney-fire." Submitted on Sunday, October 17, 2021 8:16:55 AM 58. CREOSOTE Definition:Chimney and stovepipe deposits originating as condensed wood smoke having three stages. 1st stage is soot, 2nd stage is lumpy and crisp, 3rd stage looks like roofing tar and is smooth as glass. Submitted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 8:16:55 AM 59. Crown-The finish or cap on top of the chimney which seals and protects it from the weather. Submitted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:16:55 AM 60. CSA: Canadian Standards Association International test products for compliance to national and international standards, and issue certification marks for qualified products. Certification marks tell potential customers and users that a product has been evaluated by a formal process-involving examination, testing and follow-up inspection - and that it complies with applicable standards for safety and performance. Submitted on Saturday, May 23, 2020 8:16:55 AM
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