Gas to Wood Insert

[sti]

This fireplace currently has gas logs. Going to disconnect that (put nipple cap on line going to fireplace in basement)...
What do I plug hole in fireplace/hearth floor with (once I remove this pipe)...
Is there a concern for the weight of the wood stove insert? Not sure how to know how much weight this hearth will handle....
I attached some pics....

Thanks!

 

[gthomas785]

The fireplace should be built on solid masonry. If it is, then it can handle the weight of any insert. If it isn't, then you're going to have several problems..

 

[Bad LP]

^^^ What he said. ^^^

 

[begreen]

That is a fairly short chimney. Look at inserts that will draft ok on a 12' liner.