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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.
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What is the difference between catalytic fireplace and noncatalytic fireplace?
In a regular fireplace you burn the fuel, wood, coal, gas or propane, and the byproducts of combustion go up the chimney or out the venting. In a catayltic fireplace those by products go into a catayst that burns at a much higher temperature so it further cumbusts much of the bi-product. The result is increased efficiency and less pollutants and combustion by-products.
What does a flue liner do and how much does it cost?
A flue liner protects the bricks or masonry that makes your chimney for your fireplace. It can also protect any wood that it is close to. Flex King offers a flue liner for around $400.00.
How much does jamb form cost?
1,000,000,000 dollars
How much does a windmill cost?
As much as it costs
How much does it cost to become a plumber?
It cost approximately $10,000
How much is the avg. gas fireplace installation cost in the U.S.?
The average gas fireplace installation cost is about $500. It is cheaper than a wood burning foreplace installation.
If I buy a napoleon gas fireplace, will my heating costs go through the roof?
No, a gas fireplace does not cost that much money to operate. They are more cost friendly than electric heaters.
How much does an outdoor fireplace approximately cost?
A professionally installed outdoor fireplace will cost approximately $1400 minimum. The more extravagent you get with the fire place the more expensive it will be. They can range all the way up to $20,000.
Is fig wood ok for burning?
it will burn but will not give off much heat. So if your question is whether it will burn, the answer is yes. If your question is Is it a good choice for burning in my stove or fireplace for heat, the answer is no.
How does an electric fireplace differ from a regular fireplace?
The biggest difference between an electric fireplace and a regular fireplace is the ability to move it where the heat is needed. A regular fireplace is placed in one area unable to be moved, whereas a electric fireplace can be moved throughout various locations in the house. The only other difference is electric fireplaces require power causing electric bills to go higher, whereas regular fireplaces just require wood.
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.
How much should vent on gas fireplace be open?
When using a vented gas fireplace, the damper should be fully open to allow proper ventilation and ensure that the gases produced by the burning gas escape safely through the chimney. Keeping the damper fully open also helps in preventing backdrafts and promoting efficient burning of the gas.
Is it safe and environmentally friendly to have a gas outdoor fireplace?
It is as safe as having an indoor gas fireplace. Some people would consider it much more environmentally friendly since your are not sending smoke into the air like you would if you were burning wood.
How can you compute the natural gas consumption of your fireplace?
Turn off all of the gas appliances in the home except for the the fireplace. Watch the gas meter for 60 seconds and record the cubic foot usage, multiply the reading you get times 60 and that is your NG consumption for 1 hour. To convert to btu, multiply the 1 hour reading by 1000 and that #, if the fireplace is set up and burning properly should be the same as the Input rating on the fireplace tag. If you simply want to know how much gas you are using when lit, divide the Input rating on the tag by 1000 and that will tell how much NG you are using per hour in cubic feet.
How much does it cost to convert a natural fireplace to gas?
It depends on a lot of things that are impossible for us to answer: # Is there gas piped into the building already or will you need to use gas bottles? # How much do you want to pay for a gas radiator? There are many different kinds. # Can you install it yourself or will you have to employ someone? Or will the store install it as part of the price?
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How much does it cost to change your existing fireplace into a gas one?
The cost to change your existing fireplace into a gas fireplace will vary a great deal depending on your local economy. You have 4 factors to consider: 1. Do you have propane or natural gas? 2. The price of the gas log and burner kit that YOU should supply the plumber. 3. Is your gas log fireplace supposed to be vented or not? 4. How far away is the closest gas supply to your fireplace? The plumber will have to run a gas line to your fireplace, drill the fireplace and install the gas logs and possibly close the flu or vent in your existing chimney. That will be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours of labor, depending on all of the above items. Each house is different. Remember though, once you convert, you can no longer burn wood in your fireplace. I would guess the total cost could be as low as $400 or as high as $1000, but most plumbers would give you a free estimate. Contact a few licensed plumbing contractors in your area and get a few estimates.
