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    Looking for parts GFS28 Vented Gas Fireplace - Blaze Industries of Canada

    Hello, I have a vented gas fireplace that is probably 40 years old made by Blaze Industries of Canada (not Blaze King). It appears they are now out of business. The model is GFS 28. I am told it needs a new gas pump and power generator if anyone has an idea as to where these could be found...
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    I got ripped off, didn’t I?

    Hey there! I have a 1906 home that has three old coal burning fireplaces. They’ve been closed up for a long time, but we wanted to convert one to a vented gas log fireplace and hired a local guy who assured us he was licensed and insured and has been in the business for years. He was courteous...
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    Is it vented or ventless?

    I recently purchased a home and to my delight it has a fireplace. I'm having a hard time figuring out if its safe to burn, let me explain why. The fireplace has a chimney chute, but the door on the chute looks to be welded shut. Which would make you think it must be ventless, but the logs are...
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    Hargrove

    I’m looking at buying a Hargrove Woodland Timbers vented gas log for my wood-burning fireplace. Any reviews or comments would be appreciated. Is Hargrove as good a product as the salesman/installer has told me? I think it runs about $1500. Thanks, John
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    Mid-Century Fireplace Conversion Questions

    Hey all, Sorry if this is a re-post, but I searched around and couldn't find answers to all my fireplace questions I have. I have a house that was built in the late 50s / early 60s, and am looking to get the fireplace operational again. I recently had a chimney sweep inspect everything, and...