bikeperson45 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 So glass in fireplace is cracked from the top and leading to a corner. There is a visible gap that I could slide a piece of paper through. Safe to use? Other people seem to think it's fine, but I've been looking up carbon monoxide poisoning and am now paranoid. What's TF think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 What kind of fire? Like a gas fire? Or a stove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Wood stove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 If you dont put to much in it you should be fine, Just keep the door open and use it like a open fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks, that'll help me sleep a bit better tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Pretty sure you only get monoxide poisoning in gas firess anyway? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Nope, any fire. Just get a monoxide detector, if it goes mental stop using it. Generally it should be ok, as above its not really different to having the door open. Just make sure you don't leave it slightly ajar as it can overheat and cause your chimney to catch fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 First time I have ever felt useful on this forum.... I am a fire specialist, I install and maintain wood burners and gas stoves. (well did until last week, when i left my job as im going to the jungles of belize for a few months) CO is a killer no doubt about it, and can occur from the burning of any fuel that uses oxygen (isn't that all fuels? - fire triangle and all that jazz). Its when there isnt enough oxygen for complete combustion. CO (one oxygen atom per one carbon) bad, CO2 (two oxygen per one carbon) good! If i have been told correctly, more people have died from solid fuel carbon monoxide related deaths recently than due to gas. Since October 2011 it is a legal requirement with solid fuel powered burners that a CO alarm has to be fixed in the room the appliance is sited upon installation. The same however is not a legal reuirement, more of a recommendation for gas. I personally feel alot safer working with solid fuels than I do with gas, as theres alot more that can go wrong with gas and alot more you have to make sure is right before installing (although the safety features on gas fires these days are ace) As for the glass, it's not ideal and id reccomend changing it but more than it being dangerous it will just make your stove a little less efficient and not so controlable. Don't burn it with the door wide open for two reasons, You can overheat and crack your stove and you have zero control of the fire. May also sound simple but if you get new glass its not normal glass its ceramic glass and you can go to your manufaturer for a new piece but also there are companies that can cut a new glass for you if you provide measurements. I was about to list some more random tips, but just hit me up if you need any advice or aything. Just look after your wood burner and it will look after you basically. Adam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks for the replies, hopefully we'll get it sorted soon but great to know this stuff in the meantime. I'd be so lost without you people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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