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Glowing Embers for Gas Powered Fireplace

1/10/2017

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When I moved into my house, I had the good fortune of having a working, natural gas powered fireplace. It's pretty amazing to just flip a switch and have a fire! I love the look and turn it on often (it does offer some heat but not too much- which is ok since we're in FL).

Before using it, I had it inspected by a natural gas specialist. While in my home,  he lit the pilot light. He said all was good- I just have to use it to keep it in working order. One thing I started to notice was the bottom grate only lit up halfway and there was something that looked like dryer lint (or something you would find in a litter box) in the fire box area.
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Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
I did some research and found this material is called glowing embers. Glowing embers are a mixture of vermiculite and rock wool. It's used in LP and natural gas log fireplaces to restore newness and realism.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
I ordered a box and gave it a try. I found it brought life back to the bottom of the fireplace. When placed on the bottom grate, it makes it look like real buring embers in a fire.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
I removed the old glowing embers from the grate.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
I added some new embers. Don't add too many, the flame needs room to come up through the embers.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
I doesn't look like much with the fireplace off.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
When the flame hits the glowing embers, you get a really nice glow effect!
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
Learn how to replace glowing embers in a gas fireplace to get a natural fire look. Install on bottom grate.
If you have a gas powered, vented fireplace, you might want to look into this product! It's not nessary to the working of the fireplace, but it sure adds a neat look. 

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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2 Comments
Adan Saenz
12/13/2017 10:50:50 pm

You mentioned a way to light the fire in a fireplace but I can find anything HELP

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Steph
12/14/2017 10:58:01 am

Hi Adan, are you referring to the end of the video where I turn on the fire without flipping the switch? We were using a device called switchmate which you can learn about here: https://youtu.be/IU6JvIqRrDA

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