I want to install a woodburning stove in a prefab gas fireplace. I had an installer out to look at the job and he said the existing firebox was to small for any insert and suggested putting in a woodstove but he didnt want to use the existing fireplace but to install one in another area. I have a metal fireplace and an 8'' metal pipe going out.I was told to run a 6'' stainlesspipe through the existing. He was no help. I would like to use the existing area. I would appreciate any help
installing a woodstove in a prefab gas fireplace
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jtp10181
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You can't put a wood insert or stove into a gas fireplace, end of story.
Unless you have a wood fireplace with a GAS LOG in it, then you can remove the gas log and install an insert.
Unless you have a wood fireplace with a GAS LOG in it, then you can remove the gas log and install an insert.
webbie
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If your fireplace has an 8" ID pipe on it, then chances are that it is a wood unit. This is not typical for a gas fireplace - unless, as jtp says, it is gas logs in a wood fireplace. Look for a label on the fireplace.
Another hint is that if it has a damper up in the fireplace that can be opened or closed- then it is probably wood.
Another hint is that if it has a damper up in the fireplace that can be opened or closed- then it is probably wood.
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