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FIRE PLACE DAMPER [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
  • Heating
DEF

A pivoted metal plate, set just above the throat in a chimney, that controls the draft ... through a fireplace and up the chimney; may be used to close off the chimney when the fireplace is not in use.

CONT

If you have ever opened the fireplace damper before lighting a fireplace and felt a big flow of cold air come into the room, you have encountered a backdraft.

Key term(s)
  • fire place damper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Chauffage
CONT

Si vous avez déjà ouvert le registre du foyer avant d'y allumer un feu et senti un fort courant d'air froid qui entre dans la pièce, il s'agissait alors d'un refoulement.

Spanish

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