Informations About Gas Log Fireplace
What is a gas log fireplace?
A fireplace igniting the logs or firewoods efficiently through propane gas is called a gas log fireplace. Stimulated by light petroleum gas(LPG), a gas log heats the entire ambiance of room bringing a relief from chilliest weather. Working on a pattern of traditional vented fireplaces, a log fireplace requires a long chimney to exit the pollution without irritating the inside people.
Types of gas log
There are three types of gas logs
- Vented Logs.
- Unvented Logs.
- Partially Vented Logs.[It is the combination of some features found in vented and unvented gas log fireplaces.]
Vented Logs
Despite getting obsolete there are still innumerable vented gas logs being all cross America. Despite many sophisticated electric fireplaces being introduced across the United States, the log fireplaces are preferred and is a status symbol in aristocrat American families.
Occupying a larger area, the the vented log is one of the mostly preferred wood fireplace made of precious woods like oak, hickory and birch. The extraordinary woods with their exceptional finish bestow a beautiful look to the vented logs. Despite being a status symbol or sign of aristocracy, the vented log fireplaces are not supposed to be feasible in modern era. Despite being inefficient in serving the inmates, the vented gas logs are expensive as they consume the gas exorbitantly(50,000 to 90,000 BTU/HR).
As some models of vented log set or fireplace can be shifted from one place to other, they are good to be used only for causing a luxurious look inside the house. If you think that you will manage to fight with tenacious winter season, shed the idea of depending upon vented gas logs. Some of its special features and its functions like remote controls, wall switches, logs, embers, branches and pine cones are only to be exhibited as theirs utilities gets restricted to squandering of gas only. So if you can afford the gas to be burnt in vented gas logs, you will enjoy embers but yet not get rid of chilliest ambiance of your room.
Ventless gas log
Providing yellow flames, the vent less or unvented gas log is a smokeless and pollution free due to its damper remaining closed and thus preventing smokes from spreading allover the room randomly. Despite being less efficient in dealing with icy winter, it is considered a little better log fireplace in comparison with vented log. It provides 10,000 BTU/Hr to 30,000 BTU/HR.
It is not feasible for those suffering from asthma, respiratory problem or allergy to smoke. Its squandering all the oxygen of room triggers the mentioned problem and may cause suffocation to healthy people as well. Though a safety device known as ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) has been fitted in ventless log in order to deal with scarcity of oxygen, it is not compatible dispensation of dealing winter.
Unlike the vented longs, it cant be repositioned nor it be added additional logs or woods(dried branches of tree). It has not been equipped with remote control and thermostats unlike the vented log fireplace. If unattended, the arbitrary blazes of ventless log fireplace can cause a damage to the wooden furnitures, shelves and other flammable structures if interior.
Partially Vented Log
Damper of this gas log remains partially open(10%) and provides sufficient heat to the entire room. All the smokes and pollution goes out of fireplace through the installed chimneys. Despite considered to be effective one it cant compete with vented and unvented gas logs.
How to install a gas log fireplace
Though should hire some professional expert in installing the gas log fireplace, you can accomplish the job on your own by arranging some tools. You should concentrate on arranging the fireplace and chimney in feasible order and rest will help you do automatically what you desire for. Select a gas log set which can meet your purpose. Consult some one experienced in installing a gas log. Lest have at how to use the gas logs.Location- Ensure the efficiency of fireplace and cleanliness of chimney before using it. Make sure that damper remain open properly for spreading the heat. Dwelling into important features of gas log, look into its system, pilot light, electronic ignition and remote control.