Using Imitation Logs in Fireplaces
Imitation logs are quite easy to burn. Simply stick one in the fireplace and light it. However, you must be aware of an imitation logs’ limitations. You cannot break an imitation fire log, nor can an imitation log be added to a natural wood fire.
What can you put in a fireplace instead of logs?
What You Can Put in Your Gas Fireplace Besides Logs
Lava Rocks. When we think of heat and flame, burning wood and volcanoes are two things that usually pop into our heads. Natural Stones. Ceramic Shapes. Fire Glass. Gas Fire Coal. Twigs, Pine Cones, and More.
Do fake logs produce heat?
When firelogs first became available, they were usually always made of sawdust and wax; and they produced a substantial amount of heat. Today, you can get faux firelogs made with coffee grounds, and they give off more than 25% the amount of heat sawdust firelogs gives off.
How long do fake fireplace logs last?
Fake fireplace logs can last anywhere from 3-10 years. Vented gas fireplace logs typically last the longest, up to 10 years, while ventless fireplace logs normally last 3-5 years. However, the duration of the logs depends on build quality, material, and how often they’re used.
Can I mix Duraflame with real wood?
Can you add wood to a duraflame firelog? We don’t recommend adding wood to a duraflame® fire. When you add other materials to the firelog, it can change the characteristics of the burn.
Can you roast marshmallows over a Duraflame log?
Roast your marshmallows over the fire, get them as burnt or as gooey and barely done as you wish, and then slam those babies between two grahams. Use duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs, tested for roasting campfire foods.
How do you stack fake fireplace logs?
How to Arrange Gas Logs
Place the largest ceramic logs on the bottom to serve as the foundation for the fire. Leave 2 inches (5 centimeters) between logs.Make sure none of the logs is blocking the gas flow. Arrange smaller logs on top of the foundation logs.
Can you leave a Duraflame log unattended?
Firelogs are convenient and easy to use, but as with anything involving fire, they still need to be used and handled with a number of safety considerations in mind. If your fireplace has glass doors, leave them open while you burn your firelog unless instructions for your fireplace direct you to do otherwise.
Can I replace gas fireplace logs with glass?
They are nontoxic, clean-burning and available in a variety of colors. Removing your old gas logs and replacing them with fireplace glass crystals is something you should be able to do without calling a repairman. Many fireplace owners are replacing gas logs with glass crystals.
Can I use my gas fireplace without logs?
You can use a gas fireplace without logs because the heat source is the burner connected to your gas line. Don’t use wood in your gas fireplace, as they weren’t built for wood to be their fuel source. Instead, use a ceramic log in your fireplace for additional reflective heat.
What can I use instead of ceramic logs?
Tired of traditional logs?
Firebeads. Flat iridescent beads of glass, firebeads come in a variety of shades including black, clear, and caramel. Volcanic Stone. In gas fireplaces and fire pits, volcanic stones help disperse flames to better imitate a natural fire.Fire Glass. Ceramic Spa Stone. Ceramic Driftwood.
What are fake fireplace logs made of?
Artificial firelogs are basically big candles. Most are made from postindustrial sawdust, cellulose, and waxes. Because they’re made from recycled materials, firelogs have been promoted as being more environmentally friendly than regular wood logs, and as producing less emissions, including carbon monoxide.
Can you burn more than one Duraflame log at a time?
If you are burning a Duraflame log in your fireplace, it is best to burn only one. If using more than one log, place larger logs at the rear of the fireplace and smaller logs in front. This will maximize heat output from all duraflame firelogs. Do not add another log until your current fire is out and ashes are cool.
Are Duraflame logs toxic to humans?
The carbon monoxide emitted can cause symptoms including headaches, dizziness or nasuea. The other pollutants emmitted while burning can cause upper respiratory irritation or the worsening of symptoms from pre-existing upper respiratory issues like asthma.
When should I replace my gas fireplace fake logs?
A general rule of thumb when it comes to ceramic propane gas logs is this: a vented log set that has been regularly maintained can last for at least ten years, while a vent-free set with the same regular maintenance will show signs of wear between three and five years if the fireplace is used frequently.
Do fake logs need to be replaced?
Type of gas logs: A well maintained vented log set with ceramic logs will last a very long time, in some cases 10 or more years. A well maintained ventless log set with ceramic logs can also last a long time, but, if heavily used, will begin to wear in 3-5 years.
Are fire logs better than wood?
Firelogs burn much cleaner than real firewood. They typically produce 70 percent less particulate matter, 85 percent less carbon monoxide and 50 percent less smoke.
