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Fireplace Embers & Rocks
Now you can have gas fireplace embers. And it's hard to know what they are called. If you googled it you may search " embers fireplace ". And it wouldn't miss the mark. A real wood fire doesn't just have burning logs. As the fire continues it creates a bed of glowing coals and embers as the logs begin to fall apart. You can create gas fireplace embers in a gas fireplace by including chips and chunks made from ceramic fiber or volcanic rock that will have a natural glow as the fire heats them. These gas fireplace embers also increase the heat production of the fireplace, since the chunks capture heat and then radiate it into the room. A variety of fireplace rocks and glowing embers sizes and finishes are available to complement the unique design of your embers fireplace.
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Fireplace Embers Q&A with the NFI Certified Specialists
* Please Note: All customer questions are answered by our NFI Certified Specialists free of charge!
9 Questions &
9 Answers
Deborah
from Spring, TX asked:
January 17, 2022
When do you replace embers?
1 Answer
Embers generally should be replaced in the event of discoloration or a lack of glow while your log set is in operation.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 18, 2022
Marianne
from Aurora, CO asked:
November 18, 2021
Do cinders or embers produce more flame in our vented gas fireplace?
1 Answer
These accessories will not product more flames. The flame output is determined by the burner assembly.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 18, 2021
Renee
from Hoboken NJ asked:
November 1, 2021
Should old embers be discarded before adding new embers?
1 Answer
Yes.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on November 1, 2021
Molly C
from Cheboygan, MI asked:
December 17, 2020
What do we replace the glowing embers with for our freestanding vented natural gas stove?
1 Answer
You can replace the glowing embers with the embers found by clicking here.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 17, 2020
Craig H
from Lafayette,LA asked:
December 31, 2017
What do you suggest for a ventless gas fireplace to enhance to fire look? Embers? Rock? or what?
1 Answer
For a ventelss gas fireplace, you will not be able to add any embers to the burner. However, you may be able to add lava rock around the burner base to create a more realistic look. I recommend locating the product literature for the fireplace for further instruction.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on January 2, 2018
Mick K
from Asheville, NC asked:
December 1, 2017
If I put a small pile of lava rock around the inside of my woodstove will that help increase efficiency by holding the heat longer?
1 Answer
Likely not. Lava rock primarily serves to add aesthetic value to your appliance. For your wood burning stove, you'd likely be better off making sure your fire brick and fire baffles are in good working order.
Submitted by:
Kevin E.
on December 1, 2017
Patsy C Grace
from Franklinton, la. asked:
October 20, 2017
Is it possible to use lava rocks in a ventless gas log set that is 5 years old (Martin, model number is LR, serial number is 232244)?
1 Answer
Provided the lava rock is used as intended, meaning that it is simply placed around the log set on the floor of the fireplace and not making contact with the burner or any sort of flame, it is fine to use lava rock with your unit.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on October 20, 2017
Jean
from Louisville, KY asked:
October 21, 2016
What's the difference between "embers" and "cinders"?
1 Answer
Glowing embers are placed in dime-sized pieces atop a vented gas log burner while cinders, lava rock, and volcanic rock, etc., are placed around a vented or ventless burner on the hearth floor for decoration. If you have a vented burner installed in a wood burning (masonry or prefabricated) fireplace, the ember material is somewhat universal. If you have a prefabricated gas fireplace or ventless gas log set, you must use the part number associated with the ember material described in the installation manual.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on October 21, 2016
Jim
from Wimberley, TX asked:
November 2, 2015
Are both glowing embers and lava rock needed in log fireplace?
1 Answer
While they are a great aesthetic addition to a log set, embers and lava rock are not required for installation.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on November 3, 2015
