Valor G3 Insert - Can anybody tell me about this (good or bad)

I have a Valor Horizon DV gas fireplace - a similar insides to the one you are looking at.

Valor, in my opinion, makes some of the best and most solid gas burning appliances on the market. I don't think you can go wrong with the brand!

I have the remote control which has a thermostat on it.
It is really good for all those times when you need instant heat, etc.

Here is a picture of my installation:

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Man. That's gonna suck. No other way to punch into the firebox?
What's on the opposite side of the wall to the right & how far away
is the right side of the firebox from there?
I've used 4 foot x 1-1/4 diameter masonry bits for jobs like that,
mounted in a BIG hammer drill. Lotta bull work, & it beats the CRAP
outta the guy doing it, but the finished product looks better than if
you had to replace & re-mortar all that stone.

If the cabinet in the other room can be removed, then a hole can be drilled thru the stone
or the substrate material which is probably concrete block & thru the refractory brick in
the firebox. I'm willing to bet the hole can be punched thru in an hour or less with the right
set up.
Another idea is to to come at the firebox from the rear. I don't know how much of the
foundation is exposed above the fireplace location, but to dig down far enough to penetrate
into the firebox, run the proper gas line for underground use, seal the hole to prevent
water seepage, & refill the hole might also be an option.
Anyway you look at it, it will be work, but I don't think I'd mess around with stone removal.
I'd be leery of being able to replace the stone & make it look like it had never been removed...
I guess it's your call...

My buddy put a Valor Legend in his house about 6 years ago. It has been great. They love it and have had no problems.

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