Draft is measured by... -
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inches in water column
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Definition of Draft -
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Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting system
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Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? -
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Give it more air
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What has the greatest effect on FLOW? -
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Size of venting system passageway
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A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a
solid or liquid fuel appliance? -
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NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
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High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ -
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water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
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Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? -
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National Fuel Gas Code
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Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... -
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in the installation instructions
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Glazed creosote results from 3 things... -
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2
, slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
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What is "pyrolysis"? -
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The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of heat
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Perfect combustion results in: -
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Only Co2 and water vapor
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Creosote formation: -
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Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting system
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Residence time -
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length of time smoke remains in the chimney
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Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp -
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50%
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Creosote should be removed because... -
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Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
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Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? -
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prevent leaks
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Baffle location and purpose? -
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Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
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