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No, a flue is not a virus. A flue is a duct, pipe, or chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, boiler, or smokestack. On the other hand, a virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Home furnace flue gas should ideally be between 300-500 degrees Fahrenheit to help it rise up the chimney efficiently and safely without causing any harmful buildup or backdraft. Regular inspection and maintenance of the chimney and flue are recommended to ensure proper functioning.
Of course If the flue is sized properly
The purpose of the vent on the furnace is to ventilate flue gases out side of the house.
The purpose of the vent on the furnace is to ventilate flue gases out side of the house.
The purpose of the vent on the furnace is to ventilate flue gases out side of the house.
When is there is insufficient clearance for the termination of an exhaust flue above the roof, backdating can occur.
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pvc flue pipe and has a condensate drain
Heat loss in a blast furnace can occur through various mechanisms, such as conduction, convection, and radiation. It is crucial to minimize these losses to ensure efficient operation of the furnace and optimize energy consumption. Various insulation materials and refractories are commonly used to reduce heat loss in blast furnaces.
The air flow up your chimney that carries the products of combustion (flue gases) out of your house.
The owner or rental management office of your house needs to have a repairman come to check it out. There may be more to the issue than "just" the carbon.