OT: fireplace supplies (cover)

[Fk_Pitt]

I noticed last week that I get quite a draft coming from my gas fireplace when it’s cold outside. I could lay a blanket at the base of the fireplace, but I’m guessing that’s not very safe. I heard that they may make covers for them for such scenarios. anyone have any experience with this or know where in south hills or Robinson area of Pittsburgh to buy such things? With tomorrow’s weather, it may be necessary.

Thanks!

 

[anon_d97v9o3a8b6xr]

Are you using the fire place? Be careful covering it and using, carbon monoxide.

 

[BuffetParrothead]

If it's a the actual fireplace /chimney those kind of things typically have a way to shut off the fireplace when its not in use.
They key is to open it back up when it's in use.
A fireplace has a flue that opens and closes not sure how your gas insert is installed.

 

[Fk_Pitt]

Are you using the fire place? Be careful covering it and using, carbon monoxide.

Thanks. Yeah. Just looking for something to place in front when not in use in the winter to block the air.

My kid just lost a former classmate to carbon monoxide poisoning a couple of weeks ago. He was living in a rental, which had carbon monoxide detectors, but the batteries were removed for some reason. Very heartbreaking story. We went out and bought three detectors for every level of my house and I installed them.

 

[Fk_Pitt]

If it's a the actual fireplace /chimney those kind of things typically have a way to shut off the fireplace when its not in use.
They key is to open it back up when it's in use.
A fireplace has a flue that opens and closes not sure how your gas insert is installed.

Yeah it’s just a gas fireplace.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Yeah it’s just a gas fireplace.

Is it a converted wood fireplace? The metal wood fireplaces often have a way to draft outside air for combustion, that can be open or shut. If it's a converted gas fireplace they may have left the outside air combustion door open.

 

[pittdan77]

I noticed last week that I get quite a draft coming from my gas fireplace when it’s cold outside. I could lay a blanket at the base of the fireplace, but I’m guessing that’s not very safe. I heard that they may make covers for them for such scenarios. anyone have any experience with this or know where in south hills or Robinson area of Pittsburgh to buy such things? With tomorrow’s weather, it may be necessary.

Thanks!

Google is your friend. Amazon has some different items too.

https://www.google.com/search?sourc........0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131.hm9VogDIlH0

 

[Fk_Pitt]

Google is your friend. Amazon has some different items too.

https://www.google.com/search?sourc........0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131.hm9VogDIlH0

Thanks. I called a couple local stores that didn’t have what I was looking for. And your search provided a few, although they wouldnt be available for a week. I didn’t consider amazon, and maybe with more digging around, I can find one via amazon prime that could be here tomorrow when it’s needed. Thanks!

 

[mike412]

You really shouldn’t have a significant draft coming in if the flue is closed when the fireplace isn’t in use. You might need to have the flue checked out.