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Damper

The valve that opens/closes the flue.

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What is Damper?

The metal plate or valve that opens to let smoke out while burning and closes to seal the flue when not in use. Two types: throat damper (above firebox, traditional) and top damper (at the very top, modern, way better seal — saves 30%+ on heat loss).

Related terms:FlueTop-Sealing Damper

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