2006-11-03 03:35:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In North Carolina, if it is a masonry fireplace, then once a gas line is installed through the masonry, the fireplace is not allowed to burn wood again until the voids made by the gas line are completely filled with mortar and certified by a mason. If it is a pre-fab fireplace you need to verify it was manufactured to burn wood in the first place. If it was then you should follow the manufacturers instructions to convert it from gas back to wood. A licensed plumber or HVAC contractor should remove the gas line to ensure it is done to meet code.
2006-11-03 04:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by J H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd sure not try to do it myself. Hire a licensed Plumber for anything to do with gas.
I just got a new gas water heater and the plumber told me if I had tried to install it myself and there was a defect with the heater causing the house to burn down, the insurance company would not pay because it wasn't done by a licensed plumber. Makes perfect sense to me.
2006-11-03 11:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most liely this cannot be done since the type "B" vent used for a gas fireplace is not code for venting solid fuels such as wood.This is not a techicality you may burn your home down.
2006-11-03 16:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by Scott EThe anode rod inyour hwh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU HAVE A WOOD BURNING F/P W/ GAS LOGS, IT'S EASY. TURN OFF GAS SUPPLY @ F/P ( GAS KEY / VALVE ),
TAKE OUT LOGS, & INSTALL A 1/2" CAP ON GAS PIPE ( USE TEFLON TAPE / PIPE DOPE ), CHECK FOR LEAKS - SOAPY WATER!
IF YOU HAVE GAS ONLY F/P, THE WHOLE THING MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED ( I WOULD NOT RECOMEND THIS!)_
2006-11-03 12:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bonno 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋