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  1. J

    Zero Clearance Insert recommendation

    Hello. I'm wanting some recommendations on wood burning inserts for my superior zero clearance fireplace. The model number is WRT2036WS. Thank you
  2. W

    Superior WCT6940 installation cost?

    Has anyone had a Superior's WCT6940 / Astira Montecito Estate fireplace installed? We were looking to have a fireplace installed and get the EPA tax credit. We don't have a chimney so we would need that built also. About 30 feet worth. We got a quote for 40k to include the Superior WCT6940...
  3. D

    Gas & click sound but no spark in Proflame IPI system

    I've had a bit of bad luck with a new Superior IPI DRT2033. It worked fine for about ten short tests during installation and then stopped working. It turned out the power transformer had died - confirmed via multimeter. I replaced the transformer and the fireplace ignited and worked perfectly...
  4. W

    Locating replacement fan for 1980s Superior/Heatform

    Hello everyone, My condo was built in 1989 and the fireplace uses a Heatform-type air circulator. One of the fans doesn’t work, and I’d like to go ahead and replace both. My problem is that the standard “universal” fans that I’m finding have 4” blades and four 4.25” OC bolt holes. My fan...
  5. S

    Fireplace Door Handles - a shot in the dark

    Hey everyone, This is a shot in the dark, but I have a townhome, built in 1986 with a zero clearance Superior SP38T model. I attached the owners manual below since that is really the only info I can find on it online. The handles for the knobs on the doors to the fireplace are gone. Previous...
  6. BillGriggs

    Fireplace Hearth, Tile, and Ditra

    Hi all! New here, but I'm hoping someone can help me out with a project. I'm working on replacing a hearth. My home is built with a 2"x6" tongue-and-groove subfloor. On top of that was laid 1/2 particleboard. In front of my fireplace was a 2'x6' section of 8x8 tiles. I popped these up and...
  7. poconoman

    Superior DR500-CMP problem.

    Hello, I have the DR 500CMP propane fireplace. The pilot is fine but when I turn the gas valve to full burn, it struggles to go all the way around the burner. In fact, it retreats back towards the pilot and suffocating it. Any idea? Thank you