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Has anyone seen this? New home owner

Kellymurraymoran
Kellymurraymoran Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
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looking for solutions to cover this pipe cord from heaters going into fireplace on each side?! Is this safe?

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,599

    the pipe for the heating loop going through the hearth isn't an issue as long as it is isolated from the masonry so it doesn't corrode or abrade. i have more questions about if there are correct clearances from that fireplace and vent to combustibles

    Kellymurraymoran
  • bburd
    bburd Member Posts: 1,199
    edited October 1

    It looks like the hot water pipe for the baseboard heater goes under the raised hearth for the fireplace, which should be fine. You could build wood covers around them or just paint them to match the background.

    The coiled black cable looks like television cable. Unless the slot under the hearth is wide enough to keep it well away from the pipe, the cable should probably be run around the hearth since the pipe can get up to 200°F or so.

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    Bburd
  • Kellymurraymoran
    Kellymurraymoran Member Posts: 2

    @bburd @mattmia2 saving my life right now. First-time home buyer, offer was accepted on the property with inspection and radon testing contingencies. We’re under contact. The inspection is Monday. Is there anything in particular I should ask the inspector in regards to safety and this heating/fireplace configuration? Thank you, thank you, warmest thank yous.

  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,300

    Good Luck

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    Kellymurraymoran
  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042
    edited October 2

    Maybe the inspector would have a better idea what it actually is, a TV coax or a power cord for a fan or circulator for the fireplace insert.

    Have the inspector look at it.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
    Kellymurraymoran
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,972

    Hi, I'd also have the inspector have a closer look at the dark areas above the fireplace doors. Is that smoke? Do the doors leak smoke into the living space?? 🤔

    Yours, Larry

    Kellymurraymoran
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,599

    get a chimney expert to inspect the fireplace and vent especially for clearance to combustibles before signing off on the inspection contingency

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