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Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
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Gas fireplace inserts are used in place of traditional wood burning fireplaces. As the name suggests, it generates heat by burning gas. The inserts normally sit in a steel or cast-iron heat exchanger sealed with a glass door. Usually you control an insert with a remote, or a wall switch. Gas fireplace inserts do not require direct vent or chimney.
A gas fireplace. It is designed to burn at about 99% efficency, and does not produce smoke or carbon monoxide, and is not vented to the outdoors.
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You really should not burn ANY solid fuel in a gas fireplace.
form_title=Prefabricated Fireplace Installation form_header=10453 Explain the type of Zero Clearance application that you need?*= () Inserting into an existing masonry fireplace () Installed into a newly framed opening Is there already a chimney chase?*= () Yes () No Which features are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)*= [] Supplemental heating [] Fireplace ambience [] Fan [] Remote control [] Wall switch [] Wall-mounted thermostat What type of gas fireplace insert are you interested in?*= () Natural vent () Direct vent () Unvented (vent free) () Wood burning type () Other (describe in additonal details box below) "In feet and inches, please list the size of the interior."*=_[100] Will this be a natural gas fireplace?*= () Yes () No
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.
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 ).
form_title=Fireplace Repair form_header=10463 Select the issue(s) that are effecting the performance of the fireplace insert.*= [] Gas smell [] Broken glass [] Not enough heat [] Fan isn't functioning porperly [] Needs regular service [] Not venting properly [] Other Please specify the type of fireplace the unit is inserted in.*= () Masonry () Factory built (zero clearance) Does the unit still have warranty coverage?*= () Yes () No () Don't Know What kind of ventilation is present?*= () Natural vent () Direct vent () Unvented (vent free) () Through chimney () Through the side of the unit Is your fireplace fueled by natural gas?*= () Yes () No
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