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    RSF Opel 2 Plus - corroding after three winter burns.

    I have an RSF Opel 2 Plus (catalytic) fire place, with an Excel (stainless steel) chimney. It's in its forth winter of use. The bypass handle became inoperable last week. I had the installer come and check it out. After removing the catalytic converter to get a better view, it was determined...
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    Off-season mothballing a tank-type water heater

    So I currently run a dehumidifier in my basement during the summer. Encapsulation is poor and will never be perfect due to the age of the house and inaccessible areas, so the energy consumption from dehumidification is significant. I also have a fairly new tank-type gas water heater located in...
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