Vented Gas Logs

There are a several primary differences between vented and ventless log sets. Vented logs will need to utilize an existing chimney in good working order. Ventless logs are not designed to utilize the chimney; you simply close the damper in the fireplace where you have installed the log set. It is important to note that while ventless log sets allow the damper to be closed, the chimney must still be in place, just as with vented log sets. Vented logs produce more overall heat, but a great amount of this heat will be drawn up the chimney due to the negative pressure created by the rising heat. As such, vented log sets are primarily designed for ambiance and realism. Since ventless logs do not utilize a chimney, almost all of the heat stays in the room. Ventless logs also open the door to installation into a prefabricated firebox, which does not have to utilize a chimney vent, due to the purpose built and heavily insulated design. For more information on differences and pros and cons, please see our Gas Log Guide.

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The only logs suitable for use with the Napoleon B30 Ascent direct vent fireplace is the Phazer log set that is included with the unit or the driftwood logs that are a part of the Beach Fire Kit, which is separately purchased. You can see pictures here: Napoleon B30 Ascent Fireplace Options.

Unfortunately, gas log sets used with B-vent fireplaces may not be replaced with a different log set for various safety reasons. You may only replace the existing log set with the same log set identified in the product literature.

We will be happy to make a few suggestions. If you could, please provide the manufacturer and model number of your current fireplace. We look forward to your response.

For these measurements and your additional preferences, these basic On/Off remote options will work.

To determine the proper size, you will need to measure the front width, back width and depth of your fireplace opening. You may use our gas log calculator to determine which logs sets will be safe to install, based on your measurements and additional preferences.

As we are not a Heat-N-Glo dealer, we will not be able to offer any parts or technical advice for their hearth systems. Heat-N-Glo does not offer any of their hearth systems or parts online so we will not be able to assist you further. I recommend contacting a local Heat-N-Glo dealer for further support.

We will be happy to make a few suggestions. Before we do, please provide the front width, rear width, depth, and height of your unit, as well as whether you will be utilizing natural gas or propane and whether or not you would like a remote. We look forward to your response.

Unfortunately, we do not carry a log set with a blower.

In addition to turning the log set burner on and off and varying flame height, the deluxe remote adds a built in thermostat that can read room temperature and cycle the unit on and off as set.

Vented and vent free log sets are relatively easy to install for anyone with mechanical inclination. The sets will come with most of the fittings needed and a detailed manual that will provide guidance during the installation.

The conversion would be relatively simple for a person of your mechanical aptitude.

Indeed we do.

I'm afraid that having to keep the damper open during the burn of a vented fireplace is indeed a drawback. Vented fireplaces do not burn as cleaning as their vent free counterparts. This necessitates the need for the damper to be open to allow harmful byproducts to escape to atmosphere.

It is likely due to the fireplace being installed on a perimeter wall or exterior chase that lacks sufficient insulation. Your home will always be exchanging air with the outdoors and will pull this make up air from the easiest point of access.

Vented gas logs will provide greater aesthetics as they exhaust any potentially harmful gases to the outdoors via your existing masonry or prefabricated chimney flue, while ventless logs provide greater heat with limited aesthetics as they provide 99% complete combustion via a very controlled burn that negates the need for any venting as they burn away all negative byproducts of combustion. The glass color is an option offered with fire glass sets that use glass pebbles as opposed to traditional logs. For choosing your Btu input, you will be limited to the options that will work with your existing fireplace dimensions. For this, you may use our gas log calculator to view the options that can be safely installed. Generally speaking, higher Btu log sets will offer larger, more realistic flames. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Each log set should list the BTU rating on every individual item page. Please check the list of "Features" on each item page.

I will be happy to explain the differences. You will notice that two of the sets have ANSI in the titles. This indicates that the burner will ship with the valve assembled and meets the ANSI/CSA certification that some code authorities call for. The slightly less costly sets will have the valve shipped with the burner, but not assembled. The other difference is between the valves used in each set. Each regular and ANSI set will utilize either the APK-15 or APK-17 valve, designated by the number at the end of the SKU. The APK-15 is a higher quality valve and allows for flame height control both on the valve and the remote. Unfortunately, it is also larger than the APK-17 and more challenging to camouflage. The APK-17 is a lower profile valve, but has a higher failure rate.

For the size of your space, a 10,000 to 12,000 BTU unit would be ideal.

Yes, your firebox has sufficient depth and middle width for a 18" G46 burner system. In fact, your unit is large enough to fit a 24" G46 burner if the 28" measurement is accurate, as 28" is the required middle width for a 24" G46 system.

Almost every electronic ignition gas log set will utilize a battery pack to supply power, meaning that outside power is not needed for them to operate.

California does indeed only allow for the use of a vented appliance. Because of the narrow width of your fireplace opening, you will need to use one of our smaller log sets, which is the Real Fyre 16" Golden Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set - Match Light. This compact match light set will just fit your fireplace opening.

Unfortunately, no. The linear models of fireplaces tend to have a chassis that is relatively tall, in order to provide enough oxygen and recirculating air to the flame along the burner. Overall chassis height is usually at least 40 inches and can be taller depending on the model. Most models also usually require a vertical vent, which can make an installation below a window even more challenging.

An excellent replacement model would be the Superior DRT3035 Pro Series 35" Top/Rear Vent Fireplace with Aged Oak Logs - Electronic Ignition. This model features very similar framing dimensions, but adds electronic ignition and features a very lifelike flame pattern that few other manufacturers can match.

Generally, vented gas log sets give off less heat than a wood fire. This is primarily due to the fact that the log set cannot match the BTU potential of a wood fire. For heating capability, a sealed direct vent gas insert is the best appliance to utilize.

As long as there is not a local code that prohibits installation of a gas log set in a bedroom, there is no reason why you cannot install one. A set of vented logs or a set of vent free logs that has an output of 10k BTUs or less could be installed.

As long as your fireplace has a minimum depth of 13 inches, you can indeed use a set of match light, 20 inch natural gas logs. Addition of a pilot kit would take up too much space, so I'm afraid a match light set would be the only option in this case.

Likely not. The issue is that vent free appliances are limited to a 40k BTU input. This is to prevent issues with oxygen depletion or excess moisture building up in the room. Because this BTU limitation also limits the size of the flame, manufacturers typically limit their log sets to 30 inches. Larger sets would not offer a large enough flame to look proportional to the log set.

I will be happy to assist. The sizing for the gas logs will range between 30 to 42 inches, depending on how much taper your fireplace opening has towards the back wall. The log size also changes based on the burner type that is used. We offer manual and remote systems, but the remote systems require more space to fit. Do you have an idea of what type of burner control you would like to have? Also, will you be using natural gas or propane? Please advise at your convenience.

Vented logs could indeed be installed into the fireplace, as the outdoor installation will eliminate any danger of CO leaking into the immediate area.

We offer a variety of see-thru vented gas log sets and ventless gas log sets that you may be able to use, assuming your fireplace is either a masonry unit with a functional chimney or a manufactured unit that has been tested and listed for use with a gas appliance. Our complete gas log sets do indeed include everything needed for installation - burner, logs, grate, embers, etc.

We only sell the 18" and 24" whisper-flex gas lines, and, moreover, we are not a Golden Blount dealer. We recommend contacting Golden Blount for the flex line needed for your burner.

This can indeed be done, but it will compromise the integrity of the stove in most cases. A gas line must be routed into the stove, which may require drilling a hole in the outside of the stove body. Any log set that is used must only require a mechanical gas valve, as any electronic valve is likely to overheat. If you would like to provide the width, height, and depth of the firebox, I will be happy to suggest potential options.

For your application, it is recommend to use a set with a 24 inch width. An example of one of our best sellers that will work for you is the Real Fyre See Thru 24" Charred Oak Vented Propane Gas Logs Set with Variable Flame Automatic Pilot Kit. This set comes complete with a pilot assembly that will allow you to vary the flame height. We do offer versions with a manual pilot as well, which are available at a lower cost.

While certainly feasible for a handy homeowner to install, our gas log sets require meticulous attention to detail. As such, we would recommend having an experienced plumber ensure the safety of the gas line connection during installation.

For your application, a vented gas log set would be the best product to use, as it gives an impressive flame pattern with minimal heat added to the room. A unit that uses an electronic pilot kit would eliminate the need for a standing pilot. A properly sized set is the Real Fyre 30" Charred Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set with Electronic Pilot Kit. It is certainly possible to paint the concrete liner panels in the back of the unit, prior to installing the log set. If you have a particular look or style of logs in mind, I can certainly locate something that better suits your taste.

Once your woodburning fireplace has one of our gas log sets installed, you can no longer burn wood unless you completely remove the log set and burner. Our gas log sets are in no way to be used in conjunction with burning real wood.

While we do have a variety of realistic log sets, none include their own sound effects. However, you can add the Real Fyre Crackler with Pine Cone Cover - PCC1 or the Real Fyre Crackler with Wood Chunk Cover - WCC1 for a representation of the cracking and popping sounds of a real wood fire.

If a unit has not been specifically tested and listed for use with a vent free burner and log set, I do not recommend installing one. It is assumed that operating the vent free logs with the damper cracked open slightly would prevent an issue, but it is difficult to say. The unit was tested with the damper fully open. Using logs in the unit with the damper mostly closed could compromise the clearances the unit has by design, which could affect the wood framing behind the fireplace.

Per your listed dimensions, a couple of popular sets that will fit your application are the Real Fyre 20" Golden Oak Designer Plus Vented Propane Gas Logs Set with Safety Pilot Kit and the Real Fyre 20" Post Oak Vented Propane Gas Logs Set with Safety Pilot Kit. Both sets use a manual valve with a standing pilot and the reliable Peterson G45 burner system. The kits will come with all necessary components for setup.

It is certainly possible to use a log set in conjunction with the propane log lighter, but a gas burner would offer a better appearance. If you would like to provide the width, depth, and height of your fireplace, I will be happy to suggest the proper log set.

Any of our Real Fyre vented propane log sets would be a great addition to your fireplace. Please use the search option on the left-hand side of this Vented Gas Log section on our website to see the available log set styles, along with the pilot kit options.

Yes, here is one example: Hearth Products Controls 4 Piece Woodland Ceramic Fiber Outdoor Log Set - For Fire Pits and Rings Larger than 18 Inches

Per the manufacturer, this valve does not use an ignitor. The pilot must be lit manually with a match or lighter. This can be done by turning the control knob to the "pilot" position, then pressing in on the knob while holding a match or lighter flame just above the pilot tube. Once the flame is lit, continue holding the pilot knob in for an additional 30 seconds.

We do indeed offer several see through log sets for your type of fireplace. If you would like to provide the width and the depth of your fireplace opening, I will be happy to provide a few model numbers of log sets that will work for you.

We recommend having a reputable plumber install any of our gas log sets to ensure proper gas pressure and no leaks after the gas line is connected to the burner.

Though the options are limited, one of our 16 inch, match light sets could work for your application. The most popular set in this size range is the Real Fyre 16" Charred Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set - Match Light. Please keep in mind that the set requires 10 inches of depth to fit properly.

The APK17 is indeed a slimmer valve and is easier to hide within the fireplace. It only allows flame height adjustment from the remote. The valve itself does not have the provision. The APK15 is a larger valve, however it is also more robust and has proven to be the more reliable of the two models. The APK15 also allows you to manually adjust the flame height from the valve, as well as the remote.

We do have some 16" vented gas logs for use with natural gas that may fit. If your middle width is at least 20", you can use match light sets such as these: Real Fyre 16" Charred Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set - Match Light Real Fyre 16" Burnt Rustic Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set - Match Light Real Fyre 16" Golden Oak Vented Natural Gas Logs Set - Match Light