Smoking & Draft Problems
Vacu Stack Chimney Caps
The Vacu-Stack Chimney Cap solves the two wind related chimney problems -- wind induced downdraft and dynamic wind loading. The streamline flow of the wind around the Vacu-Stack prevents wind from blowing into the chimney -- even when the wind is deflected downward. The Vacu-Stack creates a venturi that causes flue gases to flow up and out of the chimney. There are no moving parts to bind or malfunction. Vacu-Stacks are tested by an independent testing laboratory. In the absence of wind, Vacu-Stacks provide a more than adequate passage for exhausting flue gases. The open spaces in a properly sized vacu-stack are several times larger than the flue opening. The unique design of the Vacu-Stack gives excellent protection from downdrafts caused by wind, where other devices often fail.
High quality austenitic stainless steel, T-304, guarantees superior durability for long service life. All fasteners and hardware are also made of stainless steel for complete corrosion protection. Ribbed construction provides extra strength and reinforcement. Exposed edges are hemmed for ease of installation. The Vacu-Stack chimney cap is made in the USA.
Optional:
Stainless steel wire screens: two square hole sizes, 1/2 inch and 1 inch, are available.*
VSS Model for Round Chimneys
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| VSS-3 VSS-4 VSS-5 VSS-6 VSS-7 VSS-8 VSS-9 VSS-10 VSS-12 VSS-13 VSS-14 |
3 inch diameter 4 inch diameter 5 inch diameter 6 inch diameter 7 inch diameter 8 inch diameter 9 inch diameter 10 inch diameter 12 inch diameter 13 inch diameter 14 inch diameter |
VSS TDW Model for Air Cooled Chimneys
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| VSS-6TDW VSS-7TDW VSS-8TDW VSS-9TDW VSS-10TDW VSS-12TDW |
6 inch diameter 7 inch diameter 8 inch diameter 9 inch diameter 10 inch diameter 12 inch diameter |
VSS Model for Rectangular Chimneys
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| VSS-812 VSS-1216 |
6" 10" |
10" 14" |
10" x 14" | 14" x 18" |
Lifetime Limited Warrantee:
Proven design, superior materials and craftsmanship assures uninterrupted reliable performance in the hostile chimney environment.
And remember, measure twice order once.
Stainless Steel Adaptor Plate
Used for adapting a Vacu-Stack or Turbine Cap on a masonry square or rectangular chimney flue.
Note: To use an adaptor plate, flue tile must be raised 1" or more. Stainless Steel custom made to fit your job requirements.
EXHAUSTO
No more smoky, congested, wheexing fireplaces...
With Exhausto's extremely quiet and reliable chimney fan system, draft problems are cured. It works with Wood or gas buning fireplaces, stoves, ovens or BBQs
- Easy to Install
- Low Operating Cost
- Easy to Operate
- Easy Maintenance
UPLUSAIRE
Change bad air for good!
Every home has poor indoor air ranging from mild to dangerous; by correcting the problem you will improve the air that your family breathes.
People that suffer with respiratory ailments will also benefit from a USPlusaire ventilation system. The USPlusaire system re-oxygenates the home and reduces condensation and its harmful effects. The change on the home's air will be felt immediately. Gone will be the stagnant air, cooking smells and lingering fireplace odors. Fireplaces will work better and chimneys will draw like they should.
The home, as well as the furnace, will receive adequate air to ensure that oxygen depletion and incomplete combustion are eliminated.
The American Medical Association has stated that with the reduction of fresh air entering a home, increased levels of RADON nas and other known carcinogens have been detected These pollutants are known to cause serious health problems
The Consumer Federation of America cites that indoor air pollution is responsible for up to 50% of all illness. Estimated costs in medical bills and lost work time amount to over $100 billion annually.
Some of the more common sources are smoke and flue gases given off by the fuel burning appliances, condensation, home cleaning products, paints, glues, human and pet odors, carpets, furniture, paneling, and particle board, etc. Each of these pollutants may not be hazardous by itself but link a few together and you begin to see that you are living in a soup of very unhealthy air. A house that is TIGHT aggravates all of these problems.
Moisture in a TIGHT home is also a major problem because it cannot get out and forms into condensation and mold. As condensation it will collect on windows as water droplets or puddle upon the windowsill. If this is not corrected, then mold will form and mold is a major cause of respiratory problems.
The secondary need for good air in a home is simply to keep it smelling fresh.
The USPLUSAIRE ventilation system works 24 hours a day adding fresh air to your home, maintaining oxygen content and reducing humidity to comfortable levels.
USPLUSAIRE is maintenance free and can be installed in about three hours.
"Three Bs of Ventilation"
BREATHING, refers to people and pets, which consume oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide and moisture. Without a supply of re-freshed air, the air quality will quickly deteriorate.
BURNING, refers to all the fuel-burning appliances such as the furnace, water heater, fireplace, woodstove, cookstove, and indoor barbecue. All of these appliances burn up the oxygen in the air reducing the amount available for breathing. A supply of fresh air is essential.
BLOWING, refers to all of the appliances that blow air out of the home. These are the bathroom fans, central vacuum, range hood, window fan, indoor barbecue and of course the clothes dryer. Some of these fans are strong enough to reverse the flow in a chimney; link a few together and they will certainly reverse the flow pulling smoke out of a fire place or furnace chimney.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas created by burning fuel inefficiently. It is neither seen nor smelled but is highly toxic and is deadly even in small amounts. A TIGHT home will not have a constant supply of oxygen needed to support an efficient combustion process. A USPLUSAIRE ventilation system will constantly add oxygen that is lacking. Few people realize that their fireplace backdrafts but freely admit to that romantic woodsy smell. That woodsy smell turns into a nasty creosote smell in the early hours of the morning. More information on smoking chimneys.
