in floor gas log lighter

[caddis44]

About 17 years ago we built a masonry fireplace and installed a log lighter that was built in to the floor of the firebox, flush with the firebrick. Much nicer than the tube type that sit above the firebrick floor. I can't remember where I got it, and need another one. Anyone have any leads?

 

[double-d]

I've never seen one recessed in the floor before, but if you are looking to build a fireplace, isn't this just a log lighter pipe that attaches to a gas stub, and then add your firebrick up around to make it flush? Not sure if nfpa 54 has changed and says they need to be above floor level? Maybe being recessed, they had problems with debris and plugging up?

 

[webby3650]

Do you have a picture of it? I've never seen one that's recessed. They are hard as hell to remove after years of use, I'm curious how yours is installed.

 

[caddis44]

Do you have a picture of it? I've never seen one that's recessed. They are hard as hell to remove after years of use, I'm curious how yours is installed.

Here is a picture. As you can see, it sits flush with the floor of the firebox. After 15 years of use, it is still pristine -- not chewed up like my other tube type lighters.

 

[webby3650]

It just looks like a standard old iron lighter, just sitting down between the bricks. Every hearth shop should have them.