MEECO'S RED DEVIL 5050 Mantel Protector

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This distance can be halved if you shield the combustible material. The shield must, of course, be non-combustible (do not use plasterboard as it is not A1 fire-rated and may gradually crumble). Heat shields for wood burning stoves and distance to combustibles Should I be worried about setting something on fire? To frame these temperature references, a typical cup of coffee is between 150 – 170 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature for home water heaters is set at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. A mantel that reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit will be very hot to touch and may cause injury to the skin. Clearance is required on all sides of the fireplace opening. Accordingly, a mantelpiece (defined as a mantel shelf, plus trim down the sides) needs to be installed at a proper distance on all sides. Again, this is a minimum of 6 inches, but for every 1/8 inch that protrudes, another inch of clearance should be added. Can I Make A Wooden Fireplace Mantel Fireproof?

Over time, wood (or any other combustible material) that is continuously exposed to temperatures over 200 degrees Fahrenheit will begin to char and deteriorate. Meaning, eventually they will catch fire. Dry wood slowly begins to ignite right around 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and sometimes at an even lower temperature if its exposure is continuous. However, learning why your fireplace mantel getting hot and maintaining it regularly can protect it from regular wear & tear. Now, you may ask- how to protect fireplace mantel from heat and maintain it for increasing its shielding ability? How do you care for a fireplace TV? People frequently discuss whether a TV can be placed over a fireplace or ask if TVs can be put near pizza ovens. Here are some factors to consider and TOP ADVICE: To make your job very easy just ensure there are no combustible materials anywhere near your stove. What is the maximum output in kW of your "5kW" wood burning stove? The majority of manufacturers just specify the “nominal output” and this figure means very little in real life. The nominal is a figure the manufacturer chooses to sell the stove at - the stove is capable of reaching at least this output with one fuel load. Nominal means "capable of". But it is not the maximum.

The TV Shield).The TV Shieldfans and heaters are thermostatically controlled. Fans turn on at 88 degrees and off at 78 degrees. Heaters turn on at 39° F and turn off at 48° F.

Applying a fire-retardant product on the wood can help make it resistant to burning. However, the best way to fireproof a wood mantel is to take precautions to keep it away from high heat. This is done by installing it at the proper clearance and using devices like a deflector or fireplace hood to redirect the heat away from the mantel. The distance from the top of the fireplace opening to the bottom side of the mantel is described as the clearance. Local building codes determine what the safe clearance is. Make sure the mantel is installed according to those codes to help protect it from wear. A company called Vlaze launched “aesthetically lovely” heat shields (see pic). VLAZE wall mounted heat shields are designed to be hung behind a wood burning stove creating a focal point that not only enhances the fireplace but allows the stove to be placed close to the wall behind. When installed the shield reduces the stoves distance to a combustible material by half and in the case of Charnwood appliances down to just 100mm. Direct heat from the fireplace will wear down the mantel over time and can cause it to become overheated—and in some cases, flammable. To protect the mantel from excessive fireplace heat, let’s look at two different methods. Heat Deflection Therefore, the mantelpiece or chimneypiece also holds the heat to keep your room warm and provides comfort. On top of that, it protects the tv you place on the fireplace from the excessive heat that comes from the firebox.Any combustible material must be three times “X” away from the flue pipe where X = the diameter of the flue pipe.

Grey areas? At the end of the day “who is inspecting/signing off the job?” is the real question and it is these people that need to be kept happy. If in doubt err on the side of belt n braces caution..

A hood is also made of metal and is installed at the top of the fireplace opening. It redirects the heat from going straight up into the mantel and instead pushes the heat out into the room. The hood not only protects the mantel and any décor above the fireplace from heat, but it also improves heat output into the room. Clearance If you have enough budget, you can also go for a heat-resistant mantel. Using one, you don’t need to install a deflector or a hood. Therefore, follow the maintenance tips we provided to keep your mantelpiece clean and protect its shiny look. Yes, you can mount your TV above a fireplace, but it is not recommended as the heat from the fireplace can damage your TV. If you choose to mount your TV above the fireplace, it is important to keep it a safe distance away from the heat source and use a TV enclosure or heat shield to protect it.