oil to gas conversion:new chimney lining
I am converting from an old oil boiler to gas. My plumber has told me that I need to have the chimney lined (to prevent carbon monoxide from seeping into the house). has anyone dealt with this? any recs for a chimney company to do this job? thanks.
I am converting from an old oil boiler to gas. My plumber has told me that I need to have the chimney lined (to prevent carbon monoxide from seeping into the house). has anyone dealt with this? any recs for a chimney company to do this job? thanks.
We are replacing on old oil furnace
with a new 94% efficient propane
gas furnace. Our chimney is old
and not lined, simple solution is
to direct vent the gas furnace, 2
pvc lines can be used out the side
of the house, very little exhaust.
The old tank is being removed for
about 200 dollars and we expect
to save about 40 percent.
Good luck
Gas burns more efficient than oil,gas leaves no residues.Theres enough gas for another 200 years.
considering carbon monoxide vs oygen depletion after combustion inside a chimney open to atmosphere and heat makes co2 rise i dont understand the need for the liners
we had ours converted 15 years ago and no liner was installed no problem except the chimney was cooler the machine was more efficent in design
only if your chimney is mortar brick does it have to be lined clay liner is sufficient.what are these guys anyway plumbers or chimney liners.good try.i have only been doing this for 20 years.
We are also considering converting from oil to gas…pardon my ignorance but we have a wood-burning fireplace – would that mean that one section of it is currently being used to emit the CO2 from the oil burner and that would be the part that needs to be lined or does the entire fireplace need to be lined (in which case it wouldn’t burn wood anymore?). Sorry – I find this all confusing.
We are also considering converting from oil to gas…pardon my ignorance but we have a wood-burning fireplace – would that mean that one section of it is currently being used to emit the CO2 from the oil burner and that would be the part that needs to be lined or does the entire fireplace need to be lined (in which case it wouldn’t burn wood anymore?). Sorry – I find this all confusing.
I suggest that unless you’re in the trade…dont tell someone that it sounds like “hogwash”. Conversion from oil to gas ALWAYS and i stress ALWAYS needs a stainless steel chimney liner because of the chemical reaction between the two byproducts inside the chimney…a form of sulfuric acid is produced by the oil burner which will eat away at the mortar or clay lining of a chimney…and because no matter what efficiency your gas furnace is, it will emit exponentially more co2 than oil…therefore creating a health hazard because of the years of oil fired byproduct in the chimney..and regular maintainance of the chimney after conversion is recommended as well..and yes you’re plumber was not only correct..but should be applauded for knowing his job thoroughly,because too many people that work in offices and read a few home depot books question tradesman thinking that we are all trying to sell things that aren’t necessary, but with this one he is spot on.
I used a great company on long island/ suffolk county called irish sweeps 631-549-0681.Best price out there- quality workmanship. Very pleased. Mary Lavin
I used a great company on long island/ suffolk county called irish sweeps 631-549-0681.Best price out there- quality workmanship. Very pleased. Mary Lavin
I am a very well known plumber and primerily do most of my work on long island. I have been dealing with the same chimney company for 12 years now. All of my gas conversions are reccomended to be relined and in some cases is mandated. I have never had a complaint and me as well as the homeowner are always satisfied. If you feel you need a relining please call 631-383-6537.