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If a product meets UL standards, it has to be safe, right? It couldn’t possibly cause a fire. That seems right – at least in theory – but learn why and when that may not be the case.

Special Report: Fireplace installation issues
A fireplace, high fuel costs and the availability of wood as a fuel can make a destructive threesome. In this issue, Editor Jack Sanderson takes you through a number of fireplace installation issues and when such problems can cause fires.

SOLID FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES…
Need to learn more about the hazards involving fireplaces? Consider joining us for the new two-day training session, “Solid Fuel-burning Appliance Failures and Fires.”

Contaminated water + electricity = potential fire hazard
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, but add contaminants and a fire will result under the right conditions. Check out the results of our recent testing involving the conductivity of water and building materials.

And, in every issue:
Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing