"Una" wrote in message ...

I have a fireplace with a Heatalator. Years ago it was converted to
gas log, which is almost useless for heating. I want to convert it
back to wood, but I am not sure the Heatalator is safe. Advice much
appreciated! . . .
This fireplace seems unsafe for wood fires. Is it in fact unsafe?

Your insurance broker is probably obligated to tell you but probably
lacks the technical knowledge (and if in doubt may cancel your
fire insurance.) Because of the importance of fire safety codes
(the only part of the building code applied retroactively where I
live) you can get free advice about this from the municipal building
permits office. You might need a permit anyway to alter your
fireplace. The BPO can also tell you whether you can do the
work yourself or must hire a qualified contractor.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)