Yes it can open damper in fireplace for drafting while gas logs are being used.
Converting fireplace to ventless gas logs.
150 00 will get you a set of gas logs with burner and parts.
Costs to convert wood fireplace to gas installing a gas line and either vented or vent free gas logs will cost from 500 to 2 500.
The cost to convert a fireplace to gas is a major consideration.
You can make the conversion by simply adding a gas log set or by installing a self contained gas insert unit with its own chimney.
The term vent free or ventless means that the heater can be operated without a vent or chimney.
Get your chimney inspected first a professional chimney sweep should be hired to inspect your chimney as the first step.
Have covered with blanket.
When not in use air blows in.
I tired to call the manufacturer but they wont talk to me and told me to call a dealership which i did.
Of course the proper operation and placement of the logs if logs are present is assumed.
As far as converting burners no.
The flames that emit from the gas burner are intended to burn unobstructed.
Converting your wood burning fireplace to gas logs is a great option when you re tired of building a real fire every time you want to use your fireplace.
However the fireplace is currently configured to run off of propane.
You may use a gas conversion kit to convert your vented propane log set to natural gas however the conversion kit you use must be approved by the manufacturer first to ensure a safe installation.
Note that the cost of installing vent free gas logs is often about 200 more than the cost for vented gas inserts cost 2 000 to 5 500.
I have a vented gas fireplace.
The vent free fireplace can be used upstairs.
Conventional masonry wood burning fireplaces are ideal for converting to gas because they already have the look of a traditional fireplace and all you have to do is install the gas burning guts inside the firebox.
They say it s impossible and i ll have to buy a new log set and since it s a double sided log set they start at a price that s way above my budget.
Want to convert to ventless.
Around firebox insert gap of about 3 4 inch.
Ventless and vented burners and logs are different in design.
Some vented gas log sets can be converted from propane to natural gas but ventless gas log sets cannot.
A wood burning prefabricated fireplace will need a conversion kit but masonry fireplaces have several options.
Covered outside vent intake i think still no good.
Condo built in mid 80 s.