"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"ECKHARDT" wrote in message
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I would like add just a little bit more information. The fireplace would
be in an unfinished basement in a house that was built in 1936 so it is
not air tight plus has no insulation anywhere. Would like to bring up the
temp up 10 to 15 degregrs in the winter time of Saint Louis any other
thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

jim

No experience with the fireplace, but I do use a ventless propane heater
in my garage/shop and have no problems with it. Anything that burns gives
off some sort of products of combustion. It is a matter of degree. The
ventless are supposed to be so efficient that there is no health hazard.

You would to better though, adding a lot of insulation in the house. The
payback is very fast. If the basement is unfinished you can get up some
framing and bats very fast, or sheets of insulation. Get the roof done
asap also as that is usually the biggest heat loser.

The only real problem is the price of the propane. Local suppliers charge
and arm and a leg for propane being used for "luxury items" (I have no idea
WHY they consider gas logs that, but they do). My local suppliers charge
over $3 a gallon when you aren't using it for your main heating source or
cooking.....