"Red" wrote in message
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On Nov 25, 7:41 am, "Jeff Dieterle" wrote:
I'm planning to install a gas fireplace. Fortunately the location has direct
access to an unused flue on my chimney. What are the pros & cons of direct
vented vs. vent free, I haven't been able to find much on the web beyond the
fact that vent free will add moisture.

My vent free also produces an odor - not so much as you notice when
you're using it, but when you go outside and come back in it will be
apparent. Not a gas smell, but a combustion smell. Also, after using
for several hours, the digital CO2 detector will show an increase but
never to the point of alarming. So IMHO, they're good for taking the
chill off or for mood stimulation, but not for long term use.

You really have a CO2 detector? Not a CO detector?

Bob