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How do I arrange the logs in my gas fireplace?
How to Arrange Gas Logs
- Place the largest ceramic logs on the bottom to serve as the foundation for the fire.
- Leave 2 inches (5 centimeters) between logs.
- Make sure none of the logs is blocking the gas flow.
- Arrange smaller logs on top of the foundation logs.
Where do you put a starter log?
A shorter fireplace log lighter will still work to get your wood logs burning while a gas fireplace starter that’s too long is unsafe to use. Your log lighter should be centered directly under your grate with the burner holes facing toward the room and up so the flames curl up and reach your firewood logs for burning.
Does log placement matter in a gas fireplace?
Gas fireplace logs, coals and other forms of media must always be arranged inside a gas fireplace in line with the requirements set by the manufacturer in the instruction manual. Arranging gas fireplace media in an incorrect order can be a safety hazard and can also affect flame performance and increase sooting.
How many logs should I put in my wood stove?
It is good to have more than one or two logs in a wood burner for a constant heat, but overloading it will have the opposite effect and the fire will not have enough air for clean combustion.
Should gas logs turn black?
Soot on vented gas logs is nothing to worry about. It is a natural occurrence when the yellowish flames of a gas log impinge on a rough surface. Some people like the look, some don’t. If you don’t, we suggest that you VERY CAREFULLY take the logs outside and brush the soot off with a whisk broom.
How high should flames be in a fireplace?
Then, turn the gas on and light the pilot. Turn the burner on and set the flame height to high. Take a reading. This time, you want to see an ideal reading of 3.5 inches or the pressure rating indicated in the manual.
Should you stack firewood bark up or down?
Stack it right the first time. This will give you two semicircles; place the rounded, bark-covered side to the sky (place the wood bark-side down if you’re stacking in a covered woodshed). The exterior will help shed water, while the exposed wood underneath will still breathe, expelling moisture into the air.