No - not absolutely a must - but if you want your Hot Blast to do the job for which it was designed - that is, to heat an entire home - ductwork (and properly sized) is an absolute necessity. Remember, the Hot Blast is a furnace - not a stove, and should be treated as one.

Yes. Called dual systems, they can easily be added to existing furnaces for those wishing to have a dual-fuel heating system. Dual-fuel systems use the GSHP system as the main heating source, and a fossil fuel furnace as a supplement in extremely cold weather should additional heat be needed. See similar questions...

With twin wall stainless steel and Pumice chimney systems even without a chimney options are opened up. Although there are limitation due to termination heights distances from combustible materials and limitations on the amount of bends there can be e.t.c (ask staff for further details) you do need a class 1 flue system.(see questions 4 & 8) See similar questions...

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is a high temperature, ceramic device that can convert fuel directly into electrical energy without the use of intermediate combustion processes and mechanical conversion devices. As a result, the SOFC uses less fuel and produces less carbon dioxide than conventional power sources such as internal combustion engines, jet engines, and steam turbines. See similar questions...

Aerogel is made up of microscopic beads or strands connected to form a continuous network. Since the network fills space and supports itself, it is considered a solid. See similar questions...

A dual system can be added to an existing furnace to provide a dual-fuel heating system, where the heat pump is the main source of heating and the combustion furnace provides the supplemental heat. See similar questions...

Most veteran boiler engineers think of solid fuels and the old style “stoker boilers”. Today’s solid fuel generators are far advanced from these past units. Granted the technology is still fledgling in the United States and there is not much manufactured yet in this country. However, if we look at European nations, solid fuel utilization has been a staple for some time. Its understandable when comparing the resources and their availability in Europe versus the U.S. See similar questions...

Answer: Forty-six states require safety chains on tag-along trailers and 29 of those states also require them on gooseneck trailers. The remaining states strongly recommend safety chains. The safety chains should be attached to the frame of the vehicle or to the frame-mounted hitch. They should be crossed underneath to catch the trailer in a sort of "cradle" if the trailer comes off the ball. See similar questions...

It depends. There are so many different oil furnaces that it's impossible to give anything more definitive than that. Our experience with home heating systems is limited, but our experience is that hoses are metal and don't need to be replaced, and there are no seals. A home heating system isn't an engine, which burns fuel to create energy (in the process creating heat). Home heating systems just burn fuel for heat. They're quite simple. See similar questions...

When installed correctly, the Tour Buddy fuel system is fully automatic and empties into the existing fuel system. The Tour Buddy tank empties first and because there is a fuel filter installed in the Tour Buddy tank, clean fuel is flowing to your main tank. All the parts for a complete installation are included with your purchase of a tank. See similar questions...

The majority of all fireplaces are suitable for open fires, however the hearth of the fireplace must have three expansion joints at the fire opening, which allows for the heat to expand. Due to the intense heat radiated from a solid fuel/open fire, this heat must have some way to expand. The use of the aforementioned expansion joints alleviates this. If there are no joints in place the heat could put pressure on the hearth causing it to crack. See similar questions...

If you have a back boiler, which is in use, then your fireplace design may be somewhat restricted. This is due to the fact that some back boilers may protrude out from the opening. If this is so, then your chosen design may have to be modified to suit the boiler. If you have a back boiler, which is not in use but still connected, we would advise on its removal. Firstly, the boiler must be disconnected. This would have to be done by a plumber. See similar questions...

Absolutely not, and that's one of the major misunderstandings of our technology. We use a process called "direct gasification" to extract the energy from solid fuels. It is different than "burning" because burning consumes all of the matter at once, which is problematic. Gasification actually separates or elutes combustible gas from a solid in a controlled temperature, oxygen starved chamber. This synthetic gas is then mixed with air and combusted, producing heat or steam. See similar questions...

Hooks rarely tear out BUT in the event that one does or if the skin is torn, it is best to have a suture kit on hand to sew the wound shut. See similar questions...

Yes. Your furnace manufacturer, the gas inspector and Terasen Gas all strongly recommend an annual furnace service. An annual service will lower gas bills, extend equipment life, keep your home safe and improve system reliability resulting in fewer repairs. Believe me, yearly maintenance is much cheaper than repairs. And as an added incentive, there are no overtime charges for homeowners who put in the effort to keep their equipment maintained by having annual furnace services performed. See similar questions...

Split systems can easily be added to existing furnaces for those wishing to have a dual-fuel heating system. Dual-fuel systems use the heat pump as the main heating source and a fossil fuel furnace as a supplement in extremely cold weather if additional heat is needed. See similar questions...

The size of your central air conditioner or heat pump system will determine the amount of airflow needed. McCullough’s comfort consultant will measure the ductwork during the initial survey and determine if there is adequate ductwork, registers and grills. [ back to top ] See similar questions...

Yes, in most cases. Your dealer or installer will be able to determine ductwork requirements and if any minor modifications are needed. See similar questions...