What size Vented gas logs do I need?

Gas Log Size	Firebox Front Width	See-Thru Depth (If Applicable)
24 Inches	28-36 Inches	16-18 Inches
26 Inches	30-38 Inches	16-18 Inches
30 Inches	34-42 Inches	16-18 Inches
36 Inches	40-48 Inches	16-18 Inches

Do natural gas logs need a vent?

Vented gas logs must be vented through a functional chimney in order to move all burning by-products outside the home. Vented gas logs produce the most realistic flames but put off less heat than their vent-free counterparts due mostly to the fact the chimney flue must be open when the fireplace is in use.

How much heat do you lose with vented gas logs?

Some vented gas logs will give up to 25,000 BTU’s of heat but most don’t give hardly any heat. If you are primarily interested in a large flame and don’t care much about receiving heat from the log set then a good choice is a vented gas log.

Which is better vented or non vented gas logs?

Ventless fireplaces are more energy efficient than vented fireplaces because no heat escapes up the flue, so you’ll save money on gas utility bills. A vented gas fireplace uses more gas to create the same level of warmth because some of its heat escapes through the flue.

How do I choose a gas fireplace log?

Determine The Size Of Your Gas Logs

Measure the front width of you fireplace.
Measure the width at the back of your fireplace.
Measure the depth from the front to the back of your fireplace.
Measure the height from the top to bottom of the front your fireplace.

What size gas line do I need for a gas fireplace?

If you have 100,000 BTU available from your gas source for your fire pit, and the fire pit is 20 feet from the gas source, you would need a 3/4″ diameter hard pipe. If the same fire pit is 100 feet from the gas source then you would need a 1″ diameter pipe. The 3/4″ pipe over 100 feet would only deliver 68,000 BTU’s!

Can you have a gas fireplace without a vent?

Ventless fireplaces are also known as “unvented” or “vent-free” fireplaces. They’re a type of fireplace that pipes natural gas or propane into a gas-burning unit. They’re actually designed to burn gas more efficiently than vented versions, so they produce less fumes and don’t require a flue or a chimney.

Can ventless gas logs be vented?

Answer: Unfortunately, there is no way to convert a ventless fireplace into a vented fireplace. Ventless fireplaces are not designed to have a vent added to them. Your only alternative is to tear out the existing ventless fireplace and replace it with a vented fireplace.

How do I get more heat out of my Vented gas logs?

How to Get Maximum Heat Output From Your Gas Fireplace

Setting thermostat to the maximum value.
Ensuring flue damper and fireplace are well sealed to prevent warm air from escaping.
Using a blower to spread warm air evenly throughout the room.

Do you have to open the flue with gas logs?

“Fully Vented” gas logs must be burned in a fireplace that is capable of burning real wood and must be burned with the damper open. The reason for this is that they do not burn the gas cleanly and create exhaust that is very similar to burning a real wood fire. This exhaust needs to be able to go up the chimney.

Do I need a chimney for a gas fireplace?

Ventless fireplaces fueled by gas or propane rely on indoor air for combustion, and they exhaust a low level of their combustion gases into the room in which they’re located. A chimney or flue isn’t necessary. In fact, ventless fireplaces generally are just for aesthetics and supplemental space heating.

Are Vented gas logs safe?

Vented gas logs are safer than ventless logs because they use a type of venting or exhaust system to expel harmful gas from your home. To make sure your vented gas logs are working the way they should, it’s essential to keep your chimney or flue damper open while the vented gas fireplace is in use.

What are the best rated gas logs?

Compared to ventless logs,they are much lower at price

Homeowners who are searching ambiance for their gas logs against the heating capacity is ideal for them.

Venting logs create more realistic-looking flame with much higher yellow flame than vent-free logs

No need for a carbon monoxide (CO) detector

What are the best gas fireplace logs?

La Baguette Bakery and Café (Old Colorado City)

Paradox Beer Company

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Edelweiss German Restaurant

Ute Pass Library

Where to buy gas logs for fireplace?

Keep an approved fire extinguisher within easy reach of your fireplace.

Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Never use gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid to start a fire.

Keep flammable objects at least 3 feet from the fireplace.

If you have a wood-burning fireplace,properly dispose of ashes in a metal container.

What is a vent free gas log?

The ventless logs,fireplaces,and heaters have no chimney or vent pipe of any kind.

Claims of reduced carbon monoxide emissions are true…in the beginning.

Carbon Monoxide is only ONE of the chemicals to worry about,but it is the worst.