It is a gas fireplace now, but there is a brick chimeny and a ceramic flu(spelling?)
2006-10-30 07:41:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I would have someone out to look at it. It may be possible to convert it.
If it was ORIGINALLY a wood fireplace that was converted to gas as many were in the 80's and 90's, then it will be simple to put it back assuming it is still in good condition or you may be able to put in an insert.
If it was designed and built for gas, it will be a more major renovation, and might even be close to impossible.
Like I said, consult a professional.
2006-10-30 09:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by gohotwire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This must have been a regular fireplace at some point or it would not have needed a flue and a brick stack. That's pretty expensive just for looks. Some actually had gas lighters built in. The problem was that people would forget to shut off the valve after they used the gas to light wood in their fireplace or would turn it on thinking that they were turning it off. Have someone look at it first.
2006-10-31 02:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a fireplace/chimney cleaner take a look at it. Some, but very few, can be converted. I think they need to put a liner in the chimney, but check with the professional. Gas fireplaces tend to have smaller flues and sometimes do not vent straight up. If yours has a large enough flu and chimney that goes straight up, it can be converted.
2006-11-01 18:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by FabMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think the gas fireplace firebox (where the flame is) is strong enough to hold a wood fire?? Fireplaces, even the metal ones, have ceramic fireblocks in their base to keep the fire from burning through the metal! In your case, the wood fire's coals would likely melt the gas fittings turning your fireplace into a giant blow torch which would in turn burn down your house.
2006-10-30 16:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't even consider it. If you are determined to convert your gas fireplace to wood burning, then call in a professional fireplace contractor. I can predict the 1st words out of his mouth will be. "Why do you want to do a thing like that?"
2006-10-31 15:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about yours, but MINE can, it was built that way!
Suggest you inquire of a professional, and the spelling is flue.
There is a gas shut off in the line SEVERAL FEET from the fireplace.
I turn off the gas, remove the "flexline" from the main pipe and cap it, and take out the gas unit. Put andirons on top of the firebrick base, put in wood, and light.
2006-10-30 22:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it an insert or just a gas log set? That's the key difference here. If it's just a log set, then yes it can be easily converted just by capping the gas line to the unit and disconnecting the log set. If it's an insert, it may be more trouble than it's worth.
2006-11-03 09:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by Xander6981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a gas fireplace, it can no longer be used for wood.
2006-10-30 17:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ha Ha HA HAHAHAHAHHHA! My MY, you would be D-RAILED ALL RIGHT!
Holy WOW!!! It would give new meaning to the Big Bang Theory...At least in your neighborhood!
But seriously, I hope you just asked this question to get reaction, I would hate to think ANY ONE was dumb enough to add wood fire to a live gas line! Well, Maybe if my ex did it...............
2006-10-30 19:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a chinmey sweep . let them look at it they are the pro's on this. it may need cleaning or it may not be useful at all. they have camera to look all the way thru from top to bottom. I had a chinmey fire and that aint no fun. it burns inside the ceiling or walls
2006-10-31 19:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by vinel10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋