Thank you for this video. We are in the biggest snow storm to hit Texas and our fireplace looks exactly like yours. It was the only one on TH-cam I could find! Our power could be out for days so this video helped our family!!
Hope you read this because (1) This is super helpful! Clearly explained each step and reasons. PLUS: (2) I actually need to buy a NEW diffuser because the one in the house I bought is cracked. So far I can’t find a place that sells the diffuser pipe. (I moved to Texas during the pandemic - and survived the snowstorm!). Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
thanks for your video. I was getting ready to buy a replacement on Amazon when I saw this video, I wouldn't have thought to do this on my own. I started seeing flames at the base of the air-gas mixing chamber. Removing the diffuser was a piece of cake, it unscrewed by hand with one twist of the channel-lock on the chamber. Removing it showed most of the holes were plugged up. The wire brushing did nothing. I took a drill bit just a little smaller than the holes and cleaned them out. I blew some compressed air into each hole and dust blew out of the other holes. I also looked at the hole in the air-gas mixing chamber where the gas goes into the tube. It was also blocked, so I cleaned that out too. Reinstalled and I had a flame just like when it was new. I adjusted the air / fuel mix plate and got a nice blue flame. This saved me $30 and better yet, it looks like I'll get a few more years out of my old starter. I also put the far end of the pipe on a rock to keep it elevated.
One thing I notice the flame is yellow, you have to check the gas-air mix, easy thig to fix open and close the air regulator to find the blue flame, the blue flame is better and does not make a lot smoke, a video about that will be great, thank for your video.
I need to install a new gas pipe for my fireplace. I just purchased a pipe. Is the pipe on the other side of the gas connection should be open or capped?
Any ideas about a gas fireplace that has a fully properly functioning pilot light and ignition, but the fake logs wont light? I had a serviceman come out and he said the valves must have been corroded or "frozen". I feel like I should be able to just clean out the pipes or whatever is clogged under the fake logs. Yay or nay? Not sure I want to spend $1,000 for a repair or 6k replacement. Id rather get a gas stove for 6k. Turn my fireplace into a fishtank. The pilot light is lit and when I flip the switch on the wall nothing happens.
I had a problem where the last 7 holes were blocked. Great tips to get them unblocked but i did it by skipping to the last step. I used a vacuum to clean it out. I figured if that didn't work I'd go back to step one but I didn't have to.
There is a small housing towards the head of the pipe (the bulky side that was attached to the wall pipe). That housing has a small cover plate with a screw that keeps it in place. Remove the screw and the cover plate, and it will be easy to get all the ash out of the pipe. Don’t forget to cover the hole with the plate after you get all the ash out.
Log lighters are no design to use full time in your fireplace, are only for use to start the fireplace with wood and after that must to be turn off (you can die if flame is off), you can ask your fireplace technician about to install a fireplace gas burner with all the security measures possible, by the way if you leave the home or are sleeping is better to turn off all gas heaters.
Hey I just moved into a house with a chimney that is exactly like the one on this video . But I am not sure on what I can burn here does it have to be masonry fire logs or can I burn real wood logs and just use the gas to start the fire then turn it off once its lit ? If so is that safe to burn real wood in this ? Thanx
You should have used a smaller diameter pipe inserted into the diffuser to clean the inside of your diffuser pipe and then a compressor to blow the debris out and check airflow ( i.e. gas flow ) from each of the diffuser holes.
CR Rains...that's a good idea but due to inclement weather I decided to do this in the garage where my wife's fancy car was close...I didn't want to spray ash over her baby. Thanks for watching!
Hi MidwinterEclipse (love that screen name). I did not see the little vent on the diffuser...could you give me a spot in the video where see it (Minute / second mark) Please? Thanks for watching! DANDLINC.
The diffuser has a vent plate at the base (the fat part) which should be opened part way to let air in. The flame should be burning blue which is hotter than your solid yellow flame. You have your thumb on the vent plate at minute 3:26.
It's an air shutter to regulate the primary air. It mixes air with the fuel prior to ignition so the flame burns cleaner. This one is improperly adjusted as evidenced by the completely yellow flame. Open it up a bit. The holes must point downwards so they don't clog- see the mfrs. instructions. The penetration for the gas line must be packed with rockwool and sealed with furnace cement.
A sharp blue flame is good. A orange floppy flame is not so good. Some decorative fuel effect fireplaces are designed to burn an orange flame. If you're unsure read the manufactures instructions. They're readily available online. 🤗
Yellow flame means poor gas-air mix, there is a plate with screws that usually can be open and close to find the right mix, a yellow flame waste gas and makes more smoke.
No. Typically, you could use either specific fire rocks, manufactured fire logs that don't burn, or natural wood logs. Just make sure your fireplace is rated (?) for the type of material you put in it. I also use the lighter to light paper or kindling, then shut off the gas after a few minutes.
Thank you for this video. We are in the biggest snow storm to hit Texas and our fireplace looks exactly like yours. It was the only one on TH-cam I could find! Our power could be out for days so this video helped our family!!
I’m in Cypress with no power. Have our fireplace going as well
In Huffman and we burn out for the 3 day also
Hope you read this because (1) This is super helpful! Clearly explained each step and reasons. PLUS: (2) I actually need to buy a NEW diffuser because the one in the house I bought is cracked. So far I can’t find a place that sells the diffuser pipe. (I moved to Texas during the pandemic - and survived the snowstorm!). Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
thanks for your video. I was getting ready to buy a replacement on Amazon when I saw this video, I wouldn't have thought to do this on my own. I started seeing flames at the base of the air-gas mixing chamber. Removing the diffuser was a piece of cake, it unscrewed by hand with one twist of the channel-lock on the chamber. Removing it showed most of the holes were plugged up. The wire brushing did nothing. I took a drill bit just a little smaller than the holes and cleaned them out. I blew some compressed air into each hole and dust blew out of the other holes. I also looked at the hole in the air-gas mixing chamber where the gas goes into the tube. It was also blocked, so I cleaned that out too. Reinstalled and I had a flame just like when it was new. I adjusted the air / fuel mix plate and got a nice blue flame. This saved me $30 and better yet, it looks like I'll get a few more years out of my old starter. I also put the far end of the pipe on a rock to keep it elevated.
One thing I notice the flame is yellow, you have to check the gas-air mix, easy thig to fix open and close the air regulator to find the blue flame, the blue flame is better and does not make a lot smoke, a video about that will be great, thank for your video.
Thanks, that helped me out. I could not get the log lighter loosened, but using the channel locks on the first pipe was the trick.
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Glad it helped. Thx for watching!
Super helpful video! Going to clean mine momentarily! Thank you!
Thx for watching. Good luck!
I think you just saved me some money! Thank you
Thanks for the video. My log lighter is so damaged I could not even visualize what it looked like before
Great video and thank you for the DiY! What are those metal tubes in the back of your fireplace I'm perplexed?
Install it 90 degrees off so ash don’t fall in the holes
I need to install a new gas pipe for my fireplace. I just purchased a pipe. Is the pipe on the other side of the gas connection should be open or capped?
Do you need to put any sort of compound on the threads? I've never worked with gas before.
Any ideas about a gas fireplace that has a fully properly functioning pilot light and ignition, but the fake logs wont light? I had a serviceman come out and he said the valves must have been corroded or "frozen". I feel like I should be able to just clean out the pipes or whatever is clogged under the fake logs. Yay or nay? Not sure I want to spend $1,000 for a repair or 6k replacement. Id rather get a gas stove for 6k. Turn my fireplace into a fishtank. The pilot light is lit and when I flip the switch on the wall nothing happens.
Quick question my fireplace has a gas pipe coming into the fireplace about 4 inches in with a cap is it safe to use wood and lighter fluid?
I had a problem where the last 7 holes were blocked. Great tips to get them unblocked but i did it by skipping to the last step. I used a vacuum to clean it out. I figured if that didn't work I'd go back to step one but I didn't have to.
There is a small housing towards the head of the pipe (the bulky side that was attached to the wall pipe). That housing has a small cover plate with a screw that keeps it in place. Remove the screw and the cover plate, and it will be easy to get all the ash out of the pipe. Don’t forget to cover the hole with the plate after you get all the ash out.
That plate is to regulate the gas-air mix?
Please answer. Where would I find the main gas line for my fireplace ???
Is it dangerous to leave burning unevenly?
Great video thanks 👍🏻
Log lighters are no design to use full time in your fireplace, are only for use to start the fireplace with wood and after that must to be turn off (you can die if flame is off), you can ask your fireplace technician about to install a fireplace gas burner with all the security measures possible, by the way if you leave the home or are sleeping is better to turn off all gas heaters.
Hey I just moved into a house with a chimney that is exactly like the one on this video . But I am not sure on what I can burn here does it have to be masonry fire logs or can I burn real wood logs and just use the gas to start the fire then turn it off once its lit ? If so is that safe to burn real wood in this ? Thanx
@@georgeoverby3417 did you get an answer? I’m looking for the same info! ☺️
@@MamaAmie me to!
I discovered that this house has that exact same set up BUT, I don't see the shutoff. CONFUSED!
Yikes! It's got to be there somewhere! Good luck!!
@@DANDLINC It was kinda hidden. I had to call the landlord. Sigh
You should have used a smaller diameter pipe inserted into the diffuser to clean the inside of your diffuser pipe and then a compressor to blow the debris out and check airflow ( i.e. gas flow ) from each of the diffuser holes.
CR Rains...that's a good idea but due to inclement weather I decided to do this in the garage where my wife's fancy car was close...I didn't want to spray ash over her baby. Thanks for watching!
Can you burn logs without using the gas ?
Sure you can. We burn mostly logs throughout our burn season. We use the gas to start the fires quickly and easily. Thanks for watching!
@@DANDLINC is that the reason the pipe clogged?
Could not tell from this video but are the flame holes facing down about 45 degrees inwards?
Always go with what's specified in the manufacturer's instructions, Very important. 😊
Does it waste a lot of gas
Can I use wood burning logs on my gas fireplace? 🔥 is it safe to do so
So, should I turn the gas off once the fire is started?
I do...we just use our gas as a firestarter...then burn logs....many people however, use the gas along with the wood logs....thx for watching.
What is the little vent that’s on the diffuser for? The little sliding metal tab.
Hi MidwinterEclipse (love that screen name). I did not see the little vent on the diffuser...could you give me a spot in the video where see it (Minute / second mark) Please? Thanks for watching! DANDLINC.
The diffuser has a vent plate at the base (the fat part) which should be opened part way to let air in. The flame should be burning blue which is hotter than your solid yellow flame. You have your thumb on the vent plate at minute 3:26.
It's an air shutter to regulate the primary air. It mixes air with the fuel prior to ignition so the flame burns cleaner. This one is improperly adjusted as evidenced by the completely yellow flame. Open it up a bit. The holes must point downwards so they don't clog- see the mfrs. instructions. The penetration for the gas line must be packed with rockwool and sealed with furnace cement.
When it comes to a gas fireplace; What does it mean when the flame is blue 🔷 instead of gold 🔶?
A sharp blue flame is good. A orange floppy flame is not so good. Some decorative fuel effect fireplaces are designed to burn an orange flame. If you're unsure read the manufactures instructions. They're readily available online. 🤗
Yellow flame means poor gas-air mix, there is a plate with screws that usually can be open and close to find the right mix, a yellow flame waste gas and makes more smoke.
Do you need rocks to light the fireplace
No. Typically, you could use either specific fire rocks, manufactured fire logs that don't burn, or natural wood logs. Just make sure your fireplace is rated (?) for the type of material you put in it. I also use the lighter to light paper or kindling, then shut off the gas after a few minutes.
Lot of work when you could have just soaked the pipe in soap water.....
Wow, what a noisy shop vac, lol.