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What is a propane log lighter?
This Log Lighter is for Propane Gas only. The straight model, Log Lighter sits beneath the fireplace grate and is designed to help ignite wood logs in a safer way by mixing air and gas together. It is lit by placing a long lit match next to the burner pipe holes and turning on the gas manually using a Gas Valve Key.
How do you use a propane log lighter?
Just set the logs on the wood grate over the log lighter, turn the key to open the gas line, toss in a lit match, and the fire lights around your logs. After the logs have caught on fire, turn the valve key to close the gas line, and enjoy the crackling wood fire before you.
What is a fireplace log lighter?
A gas log lighter is sometimes simply called a log lighter. It is installed under the grate in a wood-burning fireplace to make the task of getting a fire started easier. One is pictured above in a fireplace with the wood logs removed. When the wood is burning well, you shut off the gas.
Are gas log lighters legal?
“It can creep through your walls and any source of spark, any kind of electricity can ignite it.” He says any type of gas piping going into or underneath your logs in a fireplace is unsafe and illegal. “Reach out to your propane dealer and tell them what you’re seeing so they can come to look at it,” said Nadeau.
Can you use a log lighter with gas logs?
A log lighter is not an appropriate burner to be used with gas logs, but you can easily replace it with a gas log burner system.
What is a log lighter valve?
A log lighter is a round pipe with holes in it and it’s located underneath the fire grate. Natural gas or propane gas goes through the pipe and, when lit, is an easy way to start your wood fire.
How do you make a gas log lighter?
You don’t have to make a little fire starter with dryer lint and candle wax. You can simply set up the logs over the log lighter, rotate the key to turn on the gas and the fire will quickly light up. Once your fire is going, simply rotate the valve key to lock the gas line and enjoy the crackling wood fire.
How many Btus is a log lighter?
Straight Natural Gas Log Lighter with Exclusive Air/Gas Mixing Chamber 40,000 BTU.
Can I put gas logs in a wood fireplace?
Gas logs cannot be installed in wood burning stoves or gas burning stoves. Wood stoves are designed to use far less air than wood burning fireplaces, so in most cases they have a 6″ diameter vent that is not enough to properly exhaust the fumes given off by gas logs.
How do I know what type of fireplace I have?
Each fireplace and insert has a rating plate which contains your model number and serial number. Gas and wood burning fireplaces have a rating plate in the control compartment area, under the smoke shield or on the firebox side column.
How do you use a gas fireplace lighter?
You will control the gas flow with a fireplace key (sometimes called a hex key) as you light the fireplace. Place a long lighter next to the burner and pull the fuel trigger. Turn the key in the slot to open the gas valve. Replace the key cover. Use the key to control the height of the flames.
Can one use the log bar with fake logs when one doesn’t feel like having a wood fire?
Using Imitation Logs in Fireplaces Imitation logs are quite easy to burn. Simply stick one in the fireplace and light it. However, you must be aware of an imitation logs’ limitations. You cannot break an imitation fire log, nor can an imitation log be added to a natural wood fire.
How much does it cost to convert gas starter to gas logs?
$150.00 will get you a set of gas logs with burner and parts. Installation and other options add to the total cost. If you know the necessary steps, you’ll be able to burn gas in your fireplace in no time (and without breaking the bank).
Can you convert a gas starter fireplace to gas logs?
Converting your fireplace to gas logs might require a permit Because gas lines are involved, converting fireplaces to gas isn’t always a simple DIY. Many municipalities will require you to take out a permit before you convert your wood-burning fireplace to gas logs.
Should flames touch gas logs?
When lit, the way the vented logs burn and glow more accurately resembles a wood fire. Flames rise like they do off of wood. The flames don’t actually touch the logs, which means you are just burning gas, which tends to result in more blue flames showing up with the yellow.
Do gas logs need a chimney liner?
There are various types of chimney liners on the market and most depend on how you are going to use your fireplace or heating flue. Whether you go from gas to wood burning or vice versa, you must install a new chimney liner appropriate for that type of fuel and use.
What kind of logs do you use in a gas fireplace?
The three main types of gas log materials are refractory cement, ceramic fiber and refractory ceramic. Each are designed to be as realistic-looking as possible, but there are several differences to consider when choosing a gas log set for your fireplace.
