I bought a house with gas fireplace in it, has gas line to it but no gas log. I would like to know if I can burn wood in it. I found manuals covers in the house for a Martin Industries Model LF 36B and M36 so I have one of these models. Martin Industries is out of business so no help from them if I wanted to buy gas log but if I can I would like to burn wood. It has a 8 inch sheet metal chimney going out the roof. All information is appreciated,thanks
Gas to wood conversion?
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You MAY be able to burn wood as long as there weren't further modifications to the firebox when the gas was installed. You will need to have a certified professional perform a complete inspection to determine the status of the wood burner. If it is deemed safe to use as a solid fuel burner, you will need to shut off the gas flow, remove the gas line from the box & either replace the refractory in the box or plug the hole with refractory cement. Either way (gas or wood) you will have a very inefficient appliance which will waste energy.
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