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1. Safety pilot system:-This is a safety system that monitors the gas flow. It ensures that gas cannot leak into the burner unless a pilot light has been lit. These are standard in gas fireplaces that comply with the American Gas Association regulations.
Submitted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:11:20 PM

2. Safety Pilots:
This is a safety shutoff for gas flow, consisting of three components that includes the thermocouple, electromagnetic power unit (EMU), and pilot assembly
Submitted on Monday, September 18, 2006 10:11:20 PM

3. Safety Pilots
Definition:A safety shutoff, stops the flow of the gas to the appliance, and provides a heat source to ignite the main burner.
Submitted on Monday, April 16, 2007 10:11:20 PM

4. SAFETY SHUTOFF-A device, powered by a thermocouple, designed to shut off the gas supply to the pilot and or main burner if the source of ignition fails.
Submitted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 10:11:20 PM

5. Seasoned:-refers to cordwood that has been allowed to dry before burning. Seasoning generally takes six to 12 months. Wood burns much more efficiently when its moisture content has been reduced.
Submitted on Monday, March 05, 2007 10:11:20 PM

6. Seasoned:refers to fuel wood that has been allowed to dry before burning. Seasoning generally takes six to 12 months. Wood burns much easier when its moisture content has been reduced. Freshly cut woods contains over 20% water.
Submitted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 10:11:20 PM

7. Seasoned:refers to fuel wood that has been allowed to dry before burning. Seasoning generally takes six to 12 months. Wood burns much easier when its moisture content has been reduced. Freshly cut woods contains over 20% water.
Submitted on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:11:20 PM

8. Seasoned:-Refers to fuel wood that has been allowed to dry before burning. Seasoning generally takes six to twelve months. Wood burns much easier when its moisture content has been reduced. Freshly cut wood contains over 20 percent water.
Submitted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:11:20 PM

9. Seasoned Wood:-This is a term referring to fire wood that has been allowed to dry before being burned. This drying process usually takes approximately 12 months but is advantageous as the wood burns easier. Burning dry wood also releases fewer by-products during combustion than freshly cut wood, which holds more than 20% moisture.
Submitted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:11:20 PM

10. SECONDARY AIR
Combustion air directed downstream of the primary combustion zone (but still in the appliance) to support the combustion of remaining combustible gases; does not directly influence the rate of primary combustion.
Submitted on Friday, December 26, 2008 10:11:20 PM

11. SEDIMENT TRAP:In gas piping, a tee device to intercept or hold solid foreign particles to prevent them from blocking valves or orifices. Not part of an appliance, must be installed as close to appliance inlet as possible. Also referred to as a Drip Leg.
Submitted on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 10:11:20 PM

12. SEER-Seasonal Energy Efficiency ratio. A measure of cooling efficiency for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the more energy efficient the unit. The government's minimum SEER rating is 10.
Submitted on Friday, March 07, 2008 10:11:20 PM

13. Sight Opening:the primary opening in a mantel (also known as the daylight opening).
Submitted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:11:20 PM

14. SILICONE SEALANT-Process of sealing cracks with a high temperature silicone sealant.
Submitted on Friday, February 16, 2007 10:11:20 PM

15. Smoke Chamber:-an enlarged area between the throat of a fireplace and the chimney flue.
Submitted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:11:20 PM

16. SMOKE CHAMBER:
The section of a masonry fireplace that contains the smoke chamber walls and the smoke shelf and located above the throat or damper area and below the flue.
Submitted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:11:20 PM

17. Smoke shelf:curved space above the firebox beow the damper that reduces down draft and promotes draw
Submitted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:11:20 PM

18. SMOKE SHELF:-A shelf located behind a fireplace damper.
Submitted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:11:20 PM

19. SOLID FUEL-Wood, coal, and other similar organic materials in various forms (e.g. chunk wood, pressed logs, wood pellets, wood chips, paper, processed coal, coke, peat, charcoal).
Submitted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:11:20 PM

20. Spark arrestor
Definition:metal screen mesh device intended to prevent sparks or other flaming debris from escaping into other areas. There are simple and decorative options available. Some spark arrestors have a rain guard to prevent water from dousing your fire.
Submitted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 10:11:20 PM

21. SPARK ARRESTOR:A wire cage that is installed on the chimney termination to prevent sparks from moving into the atmosphere.
Submitted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 10:11:20 PM

22. Spill Switch:
Devices used to detect spillage of flue gas, but similar to high limit switches in that they are activated based on temperature.
Submitted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:11:20 PM

23. Spill Switch
Definition:When there is a spillage, this device detects it
Submitted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:11:20 PM

24. Spill Switch
This is a device that detects spillage from the fireplace vent system. The switch will shut the fireplace off in the event of a spillage to ensure no more gasses are emitted.
Submitted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:11:20 PM

25. Spillage
This term refers to fireplaces with vented systems such as a chimney or direct vent. When these become blocked combustion by-products cannot be vented outside and so 'spill' back into the room. This can be dangerous, particularly with wood burning fireplaces, as carbon monoxide may be one of the by-products leaking back into the home. This gas is odorless, colorless and deadly.
Submitted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 10:11:20 PM

26. Spillage:Process that occurs when flue gases cannot exit the vent system and back up into the dwelling. This usually creates a dangerous situation as incomplete combustion may result in the production of carbon monoxide.
Submitted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 10:11:20 PM

27. Spillage:The process that happens the flue gasses are not able to exit the vent system so they back up into the home. The problem with this is that carbon monoxide occurs, causing silent and odorless poison. When this gas seeps into the home, it can kill.
Submitted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 10:11:20 PM

28. Split System-A combination heat pump or air conditioner with indoor components such as a furnace or blower coil. Split systems should be matched for optimum efficiency.
Submitted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 10:11:20 PM

29. Standing Pilot Ignition:A means to light the main gas burner through the use of a standing pilot light.
Submitted on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:11:20 PM

30. STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY
The ratio of the heat or BTU output vs. the heat or BTU input under steady conditions.
Submitted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:11:20 PM

31. Steamers:-kettle-like steamers, available in a wide range of styles and colors, harness the heat energy of fireplaces and stoves and release warm moisturizing steam into the air.
Submitted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:11:20 PM

32. Steamers:
kettle-like steamers, available in a wide range of styles and colors, harness the heat energy of fireplaces and stoves and release warm moisturizing steam into the air.
Submitted on Monday, January 07, 2008 10:11:20 PM

33. Steamers:These are cast iron kettles or pots that are filled with water and placed on stoves or fireplaces to add moisture to the air. These are useful in counteracting the dry heat produced by wood or gas fireplaces and stoves. Click here to learn about these and other accessories.
Submitted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:11:20 PM

34. Stove:-A freestanding appliance that has a small, round vent or none at all. These can be placed against a wall, in a corner or in front of an existing fireplace. Gas stoves can work with blowers, remote controls and thermostats. The fires look so real it's scary!
Submitted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:11:20 PM


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