Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
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Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Haven't used propane fireplace in like a decade. what would you do to make sure it works without setting house on fire or something?
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Check connections with a soapy sponge, putting soapy bubbles on every connection. Charge the line, with the burner off, and see if you get any bubbles.
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Pay to have it serviced by a professional.
Money well spent. $150 give or take.
Money well spent. $150 give or take.
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Hire a professional.is50xenough wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:09 pm Haven't used propane fireplace in like a decade. what would you do to make sure it works without setting house on fire or something?
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I'd turn on the gas (I'm assuming there is a valve for it), and if I didn't smell any leaks, I'd light it.
Maybe give the outdoor vent a look-see to make sure a bird didn't build a nest or whatever.
FYI, ours are a sheet metal box that contains the fake logs, which is vented through the wall to outside, inside a bigger sheet metal box that is vented to the inside of the house, so the heat can get out. Over the summer, dust collects on the outside of the inner box, like it would anywhere else. In early fall, when it's still warm enough to open windows, I light them up so the accumulated dust layer can cook off, because it smells nasty. Then when I light them over the winter there isn't any smell.
Maybe give the outdoor vent a look-see to make sure a bird didn't build a nest or whatever.
FYI, ours are a sheet metal box that contains the fake logs, which is vented through the wall to outside, inside a bigger sheet metal box that is vented to the inside of the house, so the heat can get out. Over the summer, dust collects on the outside of the inner box, like it would anywhere else. In early fall, when it's still warm enough to open windows, I light them up so the accumulated dust layer can cook off, because it smells nasty. Then when I light them over the winter there isn't any smell.
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Responses appreciated so far.
Main concern is setting house on fire---if no odor and no leaks on outside propane tanks or tubes by bubble test, is there still concern about fire?
We do plan on hiring professional, just want to make sure they check for all appropriate stuff since even with professionals "results may vary"
Will continue to study responses.
Appreciated!
Main concern is setting house on fire---if no odor and no leaks on outside propane tanks or tubes by bubble test, is there still concern about fire?
We do plan on hiring professional, just want to make sure they check for all appropriate stuff since even with professionals "results may vary"
Will continue to study responses.
Appreciated!
Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Inspect for rust/deterioration of the gas tubes. If ok blow the out with compressed air as spiders and other little creatures like to inhabit them.
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
Just an update to close the loop.
Professional came over. Replaced one of two empty tanks with a full tank and got fireplace started. Took some tweaking likely due to dust/air in system. Now working well. Said did bubble tests and all kinds of other inspection for leaks.
All inputs above appreciated.
Cost was a bit more than I expected but so be it.
Professional came over. Replaced one of two empty tanks with a full tank and got fireplace started. Took some tweaking likely due to dust/air in system. Now working well. Said did bubble tests and all kinds of other inspection for leaks.
All inputs above appreciated.
Cost was a bit more than I expected but so be it.
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Re: Haven't used propane fireplace in long time--help
I hope you have at least one CO detector in your house.
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+1 ... with an explosive gas detector.niagara_guy wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:03 pm I hope you have at least one CO detector in your house.
We have this one next to our gas fireplace insert/stove.
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