Tank vs. fireplace conflict?

[Hockeyman]

Originally Posted by MMAX

My tank is in the same room as my wood burning fireplace. I've lost count of the number of times I've smoked out the room--pain in the ass to heat the chimney. I always wondered myself if the smoke would have any effect on the tank but haven't had any problems.

Take off the bottom clean out on your chimney and run a hair dryer or heat gun up the chimney till you start a good draft then light your stove up.