[Greenbuilding] air tight wood fireplace

[Jason Holstine]

Rais also has a standard air intake add-on for use in tight buildings.


On 10/19/13 12:07 PM, "Alan Abrams" <alan at abramsdesignbuild.com> wrote:

> we need an air-tight wood stove for a passive house project.  from a PH
> perspective, "air-tight" and "wood fireplace" may be oxymoronic.  one could
> even say, "moronic" but that is another issue.
> 
> nevertheless, the ideal unit would have a glass door, and a means of providing
> combustion air and a flue--which not only are "air-tight" but also allow
> air-tight damping close to the building envelope.
> 
> what would seem optimum to me for combustion air would be a port on the side
> of the firebox that could mate with a standard pipe fitting.  to that,
> standard pipe could run laterally to a side wall, and could be controlled by a
> gate valve just inside the wall surface.
> 
> likewise, the flue damper would be located just under the roof deck, operated
> by a chain or cable.
> 
> this would preclude having to insulate long runs of flue and supply pipe.
> 
> Others have recommended products by Rais.  One essential feature that Rais
> offers is very low heat output.  The heat demand for this house will be
> miniscule.
> 
> What about domestic products?  All suggestions are welcome.
> 
> AA

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