Small former coal burner changing to gas

[Davidalevine]

I have a beautifully restored fireplace that I would like to make a gas burner. Pics attached. The box is a trapezoid shape 16 inches across the back and 20 inches across the front and only 11 inches deep. Having trouble finding anyone around here who can make anything work in this small of a box. Any ideas of what we can do? Custom?

 

[DAKSY]

How tall?

 

[DAKSY]

Here's a possibility. Not a BIG heater. Probably heat about a 250 sf room if it's well insulated...

http://pro.heatnglo.com/Design-and-Spec/Product-Drawings-and-Models/Product-Details.aspx?pid={590C6C78-5A8F-4F9D-B66E-28FFEF0DB454}&a=2.40703266.1630772431.1542661424-1703401976.1538787976

 

[Davidalevine]

How tall?

about 30 inches

 

[wooduser]

Here's a possibility. Not a BIG heater. Probably heat about a 250 sf room if it's well insulated...

http://pro.heatnglo.com/Design-and-Spec/Product-Drawings-and-Models/Product-Details.aspx?pid={590C6C78-5A8F-4F9D-B66E-28FFEF0DB454}&a=2.40703266.1630772431.1542661424-1703401976.1538787976

I see that's a direct vent ---- would you install that in the fireplace, abandon the existing chimney and take the vent out the sidewall?

How would that work converting a fireplace using a gas stove rather than a gas insert?

 

[bholler]

There are gas inserts made specifically for old coal fireplaces. I will have to look some up we did a few a couple years ago.

 

[DAKSY]

I see that's a direct vent ---- would you install that in the fireplace, abandon the existing chimney and take the vent out the sidewall?

I would run a co-linear 3" liner kit down the chimney & hook a co-axial adapter to the liners & the stove.
I do NOT believe you will find many inserts to fit in those dimensions. A gas stove is a viable option - IF you
can accept the look...

 

[DAKSY]

There are gas inserts made specifically for old coal fireplaces. I will have to look some up we did a few a couple years ago.

Interesting. Never offered them at the shop I worked for...

 

[bholler]

https://www.oldhouseonline.com/interiors-and-decor/5-ways-to-transform-an-old-fireplace

We installed 3 of the valor inserts. 2 with their new faceplates and one i modified the old coal unit to fit over the face

 

[Davidalevine]

There are gas inserts made specifically for old coal fireplaces. I will have to look some up we did a few a couple years ago.

thanks