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Converting a gas fireplace to a wood burning fire place
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:06 pm
I figured this is a better group than the OT to ask about this. I have a gas fireplace with a flue. I am not adept or crazy enough to do this myself. My question is: who would do such a thing and actually know what they are doing? I am in the BR area if anyone knows someone local.
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Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:25 pm to rmc
There are a few places in BR. A gas flume most likely is no more then 8". That will have to be replaced. Then, your firebox might not be rated for a real fire in it.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:33 pm to rmc
Try woodburners store. They turned my wood one into gas and were very easy to work with.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:38 pm to eng08
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They turned my wood one into gas
That is easy. Doing the reverse not so much as was previously mentioned.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:40 pm to rmc
Assuming you're not the original home owner, do know for sure it wasn't originally a wood burner that was converted to gas at some point?
Can you get a manufacturer & model number off the fire box? That's where I'd start.
Can you get a manufacturer & model number off the fire box? That's where I'd start.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:57 pm to mingoswamp
I actually know the original owner and just asked. It was originally wood burning.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 6:25 pm to rmc
How old? Fire bricks not cracked? Last time the flue was cleaned?
I would have a pro inspect it. That and check if there is a need to up grade the gas line or removing it.
I would have a pro inspect it. That and check if there is a need to up grade the gas line or removing it.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 10:45 pm to rmc
That's good news. But like Fish said, I'd have it inspected and cleaned to make sure the flue is clean and the gas line is capped or can be converted to a gas starter for wood. That beats the heck out of a complete remodel, unless you're into that 
Posted on 11/13/18 at 10:13 am to rmc
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I actually know the original owner and just asked. It was originally wood burning.
If it was originally wood burning then it is very easy. Just have a plumber disconnect the gas logs/burner and install a log lighter. You may need to purchase a new grate if you don't have the original.
If it had been a gas only fireplace (ventless/b-vent/direct vent) there would not have been a conversion. You would have to replace the box/pipe and most likely the fireplace surround.
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