We took out the fireplace insert heater need to get creosote out of bottom of fireplace to install gas logs . How to use your product for that
184836
sounds like good old elbow grease, the powder is to be sprinkled on a fire to prevent creosote buildup in the chimney.
184837
That sounds like ammonia water would be better (or the liquid cleaner intended for fireplace glass doors), this product mixes the working elements by combustion, and if you've already disassembled the fire box closing it up and smoldering it would be ill advised.
184838
I would make a fure,if that is still possible, get the wood hot, then pour a couple scoops of Rutland,over the hot coals. The heat activates the chemical. You may have to build a couple of fires, until that creosote turns brown, then it is dried out
31168
Hi. we have a double sided glass fireplace and that is what it was used for. It was pretty dirty, we are third owners of the house and it probably wasn't cleaned ever before. It took two cleanings, but it is now spotless. We had tried numerous other methods, including razor blade scraping which didn't do it, but this did and it was easy and worked great.
64690
Like any fireplace or stove one needs to light smaller kindling with paper or something and work your way up to the larger 18" split firewood. Leave the door open to allow plenty of oxygen to help this process. Once the larger wood catches close the door. In particular with this unit the damper located in the center below the door. Pull it out (it takes jiggling) completely allowing maximum air in while the wood catches fire. Close it some as the fire catches, slowing the burn and making the heating more efficient. When it is at its most efficient you want to close it (push it all the way in) completely making the firebox heat the most and allowing the wood to last longest. The flames continue but look to be in slightly slow motion. Put in another piece of wood from time to time as needed. One of the toughest things you will encounter is having smoke come into your house rather than exiting the chimney. This happens when the chimney is cold, the smoke cannot go up until it warms. Closing the door slows it but it starts coming through all seams. You need to struggle through this by getting the fire as hot as possible and the smoke will turn to a point where it starts creating a vacuum and sucks smoke back out of your room. I do this best with a lot of cardboard which burns hot and fast. There are shortcuts to get by the paper and kindling. There are fake logs soaked in lighter fluid available to start it. I bought a cast iron tray that you place in the stove, pour kerosene in and light it just below the firewood.
2096978
You can use the wood dust or pellets. I crush the pellets up a little bit to get a better burn in my smoker, but either will work.
1343898
not sure I used mine on an indoor gas fireplaceI removed the grate and the logsthen put down a layer of lava rocksaround the burners and used two bags of the glass check with your instructions on your outdoor gas fireplace
1466968
The electronic components can work either way. However the crimped section should always be at the buttom. Stove pipe sections are installed in away so the creosote does not run to the outside of the pipe causeing a hazard. Although creosote inside the pipe should be reduced and cleaned out regularly.
1712906
It's made for a co fire. You need coals on bottom and on lid. It's not made for a stove.
148339
You can have your local muffler shop make one for you. While your at it you should have them swell up the stove outlet and turn the pipe upside down so the creosote doesn't run down the outside of the pipe and all over the stove and floor. You will have to swell up the spark arrester to fit the top then too.
972579
Im sure you could if you install some type of flue to take out what little smoke it produces. I always get a fire going first with thin strips of wood, and then insert 3 or 4 strips of wood into the stove and just keep adding from there when necessary. Just make sure you do it safely and have no combustible material around the stove. You would need to place close to a low window to get a draft going.
96172
With some of the wood products out there (any that you have to soak) you really need to have it on top of the flavor bars to have enough smoke produced. If you are using something like "Mojobricks" (which Ive been using for the last few years) you can put it anywhere.
1433624
I would say no to a special burner. In my gas fireplace; as in most, the burner is above the bottom of the fireplace itself... in the "logs". So when you put the fireplace glass in the bottom it will not or should not be high enough to touch the burner itself. There was/is a warning that comes with the glass (I believe this is where I got this advice) that says make sure to close the mesh or doors to the fireplace before lighting as there might be a chance of some glass pieces "popping" durning the first few heatings. I however, never had any popping and am very happy with the look and performance of the fireplace glass. I would say no to a special burner. In my gas fireplace; as in most, the burner is above the bottom of the fireplace itself... in the "logs". So when you put the fireplace glass in the bottom it will not or should not be high enough to touch the burner itself. There was/is a warning that comes with the glass (I believe this is where I got this advice) that says make sure to close the mesh or doors to the fireplace before lighting as there might be a chance of some glass pieces "popping" durning the first few heatings. I however, never had any popping and am very happy... » Read More I would say no to a special burner. In my gas fireplace; as in most, the burner is above the bottom of the fireplace itself... in the "logs". So when you put the fireplace glass in the bottom it will not or should not be high enough to touch the burner itself. There was/is a warning that comes with the glass (I believe this is where I got this advice) that says make sure to close the mesh or doors to the fireplace before lighting as there might be a chance of some glass pieces "popping" durning the first few heatings. I however, never had any popping and am very happy with the look and performance of the fireplace glass. « Show Less
192670
I don't think that will effect its operation, except that the heat may tend to stay up towards the upper side of the piping and decrease the efficiency of the heat exchanger. If you burn extremely dry wood you shouldn't have any problem with creosote, so don't burn new or wet wood to avoid this. If at all possible, I'd try to install it in a vertical section.
1223624
I don't believe this product will work for what you need. It is a high heat cement intended to fill small cracks in fireplace bricks & it works well for that purpose. I think you will have to provide the model # & manufacturer of your unit to obtain what you need. If you have a good local metal fabricator or fireplace/stove store near they might be able to help with your problem your problem.
702973
I too had existing gas logs. Took them out and in the process of installing this unit, I found the input on this unit was on the right side. Since my incoming line is on the left of the fire box and my former logs was on the left the flexible connector was too short. I had to go to Home Depot to purchase a longer flexible connection to wrap around the back of the firebox to reach the gas log input for this unit. Other than that, just make sure you use the fitting sealer and tighten the connections. If you are not confidently sure, get a local professional to do it for you.
161554
Yes, that is what we did. Seems to work just fine. A bit of extra soot on the logs. Not sure if that is normal or not.
1149636
This is a lp gas fire place. So I guess anything that works with gas should be fine. Just don't put wood logs or charcoal brickets on it.
934602
I leave it on year round to help with heat / cooling loss & drafts. My fireplace is super drafty. It's not perfect, but certainly helps. Don't know that I'd use it until after the fire has cooled down. Not sure how fire proof it is.