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A gas log can be installed in a regular fireplace, or in a prefab, but it should be done by an installer familiar with the process. Burning any fuel, including gas, uses up air, and produces products of combustion. Done badly, it could be very dangerous.
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Is it difficult to install a ventless gas fireplace?
It is indeed difficult to install a ventless gas fireplace. Anytime you deal with gas you should call a professional.
How much does it cost to convert a wood burning fireplace to a gas fireplace?
It is not as bad as you think, the most difficult part is deciding whether to keep it as a gas fireplace or a wood burning fireplace with a gas lighter; so you can have both. Decide the gas to be used, Natural gas or LP (pretty much determined by what is already available) The fireplace itself needs little modification except the gas supply and available electrical circuit (depending what type/style gas fireplace you want.) If you decide on gas with artificial logs, then running black pipe to copper lines is all you need. If you are going to burn gas and use wood then run black pipe throughout (remember to use a cement product, for high heat, to seal any new whole in the fireplace.) Note: Either way you decide thoroughly clean the chimney and fireplace and inspect the doors, damper, flue, and look for cracks in the fireplace. I mention this because it is probably the last time you will need to do that. I have converted fireplaces in both ways; gas to wood burner and wood burner to gas. The insert is the biggest expense you will have, you can easily spend $600 on just those parts; not installed. And please don't forget to install and easily accessible gas shutoff valve.
How hot does the exhaust flue get on a gas fireplace insert?
Varies from make to make, model to model. You need to check with the company that made yours.
What uses less gas a furnace or fireplace?
fireplace
Can wood be used in a gas equipped fireplace?
Depends- some as "gas assist"- a woodburning fireplace with gas jets- you can use either. Some are gas only- never meant to burn wood. Which do you have?
How do you convert a wood burning fireplace into a gas fireplace?
first off you need to turn off the gas then, cap the gas line then remove the gas line and the vent pipes up in the chimney, then remove the insert or gas log, then install damper doors, put on a suitable door to the fireplace, and put a basket in the fireplace to hold the wood The above paragraph assumes that the fireplace was originally a wood burning fireplace that was retrofit to accommodate a gas fireplace insert and in that circumstance the information is accurate. However, if the fireplace was originally designed as a gas appliance it cannot be converted to solid fuel ( wood ).
Gas Fireplaces?
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Is it difficult to install a ventless gas fireplace?
It is indeed difficult to install a ventless gas fireplace. Anytime you deal with gas you should call a professional.
Can a gas log fireplace be changed over to wood fireplace?
First off you need to turn off the gas and cap the gas line. Next, remove the gas line and the vent pipes up in the chimney. After that, remove the insert or gas log and install damper doors. Then, put on a suitable door to the fireplace. Finally, put a basket in the fireplace to hold the wood.http://wiki.answers.com/How_do_you_convert_a_gas_fireplace_into_a_wood_burning_fireplace#ixzz17W5OFp8M
Can you put an electric insert in a propane fireplace?
Not a good idea. People that designed your gas fireplace did not design it to have a separate heat source in there with the gas piping and controls.
Do you loose heat in a gas fireplace when the flue is open?
Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
Fireplace Remodel?
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Can a pellet stove insert be used in a gas fireplace?
No they cant. Pellets need a chimney for smoke and gas fireplaces have no chimney.
What are the pros and cons of choosing to install a gas fireplace over a woodburning fireplace?
The pros of intstalling a gas fireplace are no smoke, it looks like a real wood burning fireplace, and not having to chop wood. The cons are paying for the installation and having a higher gas bill every month.
Can you convert a wood burning fireplace to a vent-less?
remove burnt coal, replace with seasoned firewood The above will not work! If you've ever seen a coal fireplace you would realize it is MUCH smaller than a wood burning fireplace. It would require major changes, probably not possible. A normal fireplace will burn either coal or wood or a mixture of both. If the size of the logs is controlled then their is no need to adapt the hearth.
Can you convert your natural gas fire to propane gas?
Maybe, contact the manufacturer of the furnace or fireplace insert and ask what the procedure is and if you can get the proper parts from him.
Interior House Painters?
form_title=Fireplace Installation form_header=7093 How would you categorize this project?*= () Building a fireplace as part of new construction () Adding a fireplace to an existing home () Replace existing fireplace () Altering an existing fireplace What type of fireplace would you like to have installed?*= () Brick () Stone () Stucco () Tile () Cooking fireplace () Brick oven () Masonry barbecue/fire pit () Other () Want recommendation Please choose which features you would like in your fireplace.*= [] Gas Insert [] Decorative/Gas logs [] Glass doors [] Furnace rated fireplace/insert [] Remote control [] Heat circulating grilles [] Blower [] Fan [] Crane (for cooking) [] Other Will this be a natural gas fireplace?*= () Yes () No
