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Discover The Convenience Of Gas Logs

By Miranda Sweeney


It is snowing outside and you are already in a very comfortable position reading in the couch. Moments later, you do not feel warm anymore. Then you knew, the fire is dying so you get up and add more wood. Then you go back to the couch and resume your reading. Moments later, the fire is dying again and you have to get up and add more wood before you go back and read again. You do that again later and the cycle goes on and on.

It can happen because there is this substitute to firewood that is gaining popularity in the US. They are gas logs Dallas and they provide warmth just like real firewood but only requires a remote or switch to start the fire burning. There are two types though, vented and unvented.

Vented logs is the more realistic among the two types. It burns a yellow flame, typical with that of a wood fire burning. Also, there are glowing embers that add to the effect and that which makes it more realistic.

But this kind does not provide enough warmth for the house. Only ten percent of the heat is being directed to the house while the remaining ninety percent goes out of the chimney. That is why this type of log is good only for decorative purposes.

Meanwhile, unvented logs do not look real despite the yellow flame and glowing embers, but provides the warmth similar to that of a real fire. Ninety five percent of the heat goes inside the house. Imagine how warm is that compared to the ten percent of the vented type.

As vented logs represent the looks, the unvented represent the heat a real wood fire can provide. Although to provide warmth is the primary function of the unvented type, this can pose a threat to safety. Because of the degree of heat this log set is able to provide, any object that is capable of burning that is within the range of the set can potentially cause fire. Because of this, precautionary measures should be observed all the times.

People with asthma or weak lungs might also suffer from the effects of this. One potential danger of this log type is that it causes the oxygen level to drop and another is that it expels a weird odor. However, you need not worry because this type has a built in sensor that will detect when the oxygen level reaches a critical level. If it happens, the sensor will then shut down the power.

If you decide to have gas logs in your house, evaluate first your purpose so that you can choose what type to buy. If you want it to be decorative, just to add a feeling of reality to your fireplace, the vented type would be ideal. But if you want it to be functional, go with the unvented type where you can get as much heat as possible for your house.

With winter just round the corner, make sure you will be able to stay warm while sipping that cup of coffee and reading that good book, without disturbances. Just put the remote for the gas logs in the table next to you and you are ready for a cozy and relaxing afternoon ahead.




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