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Help me fix this situation - I am devastated
We are enduring a renovation nightmare that has seen several project managers. Long story short we have ended up with a see-through fireplace being installed. It allows you to see through from the living room right into the master bedroom! It was never supposed to be like this!!! Originally there was supposed to be a fireplace in each side, but due to issues, they told us we could have a single fireplace with a centre insert/divider to create privacy between the rooms. Does such a thing even exist?!?
It took them months to rebuild this whole wall and insert this particular fireplace. The whole time it was under plastic, and at a glance I thought there was a mirrored divider. Yesterday was the first day I saw it with the plastic off... and it's completely see-through 😭 I'm told there's no changing this.
Does anyone have any ideas how to make this not see-through?! Not only for privacy but for light. Please help 😭
16:30 UTC
Troubleshooting main burner
Have a Vermont castings stove whose pilot lights fine, but main burner won't light up. I've tried all the troubleshooting I could find on this sub.
Thermopile on the pilot is reading about 445 mV, which I believe should be enough to allow main burner to light. When I flip the switch for the main burner, the voltage doesn't change at all, and I think it is supposed to drop?
I tried tapping the valve and that'd didn't help at all. I also used a paper clip to try to start it, and that didn't work either.
Any advice on what my issue might be? A bad switch, or bad valve unit?
15:55 UTC
Hi all, posting here with a worry as can't get an answer anywhere else. Cut myself on rough Creosote from inside of a fireplace and am terrified of cancer now.
Just wondering if anyone else had similar contact with the stuff. All I know is that it's extremely carcinogenic and now it's in my bloodstream. Not a massive cut but still drew blood. Disinfected it with some alcohol right away but am worried about worse things than infection. Thanks
13:54 UTC
Dimplex Electric Fireplace Setup - Looking for Trim Kits/Mantles
I’m looking to buy a Dimplex electric fireplace, and while I understand that it just plugs in, I’m a bit confused about how to finish the look. I’ve seen pictures online where people have mantles or some kind of trim kit around the fireplace, and it really completes the setup.
Does anyone know where I can find trim kits or mantles specifically made to go around electric fireplaces like the Dimplex? Are there brands or stores you’d recommend for these, or do I need to custom-build something? I’d love any suggestions or advice from folks who’ve done this!
12:44 UTC
Napoleon AltitudeX or Fireplace Xtrordinair 564 TRV Clean Face?
In search of a direct vent propane fireplace with cool wall/heat management technology for a renovation. Fireplace to be built but tv and fireplace have to go on same wall. It won’t be our main source of heat, just comforting warmth and ambiance. Both fireplaces mentioned would allow us to put the tv above the fireplace without ending up on r/TVTooHigh. I see reviews and high praise for Napoleon everywhere. But I haven’t seen it in person. We have an old Travis industries gas insert that has been super reliable and I’m happy with the log and fire appearance. But I don’t see this brand mentioned much. Any expert advice/opinions on either brand?
02:51 UTC
New fireplace protrudes from the wall
After several years of saving up we finally engaged a masonry company to install a new brick wall and wood-burning fireplace (supremem.com/fusion_24.php) in our family room.
The idea was to have a raised fireplace largely flush with the brick wall. However, we were surprised that the fireplace unit protrudes 6 inches or so from the wall, has a lip at the bottom because it is meant to sit on a hearth, and generates heat from its sides rather than the front.
The masonry company had suggested this fireplace unit and we agreed to it, but - is this the wrong type of fireplace unit for what we are trying to accomplish? They are saying that they will build a small ledge underneath of it since they too realized now that this insert is meant to sit on a ledge, however we really didn't want a ledge or anything protruding, rather just something that would be flush with the wall.
Photos attached. Any advice would be appreciated.
02:01 UTC
What color should we paint this fireplace
New home owners doing an upgrade on this room. We built the bookcases and installed around this fireplace and decided to paint it. White was our first go to but looking for suggestions of alternative colors! Chairs in the room are olive green and tbd on a rug. (Also the fan will be replaced as well so would welcome feedback for that)
01:44 UTC
What is up with thermocouple sizing?
I do maintenance and am in charge of around 40 fireplaces to maintain. The control valves we use is the SIT-820 nova, but we have a few other SIT models. I've noticed finding the right thermocouples for these is becoming a headache. Despite being the same sit-820 valve, they're all various different years with different serial numbers. "Universal thermocouples" Don't fit (too big) and the ones I find online specifically for the sit-820 still don't work. Other reviewers of the product mention the same thing (fine vs coarse threading)
Is anyone familiar with these valves? And also why don't valves and thermocouples actually mention the damn size of the threads??!
I'm half tempted to just carefully drap out the valve where the thermocouple goes to make it fit
00:56 UTC
Fireplace Question
Hey all. Just moved into a house with a nice fireplace, but not sure if it’s wood burning or if I need a log set in here. Can anyone tell what I can do based on the data plate? From what I’m reading it looks like I can do either, but just want to make sure. Thanks!
00:00 UTC
Damper Cable Connector/Extender
I have a fireplace damper cable that was cut by contractors and is now too short (this picture shows the bottom of the cable). I have a second cable that I could attach to this after removing the below stopper and chain, but cannot determine the proper connector piece for the two cables. Could anyone point me in the right direction or provide a link to the right connector for two damper cables?
I am looking at the extension option because I am trying to avoid going up on the roof or paying someone to go up and replace the entire cable.
22:05 UTC
Fireplace stone
Can anyone help me figure out what stone this is? It’s on the top of my fireplace and I wanted to put a slab of it for the hearth (piece that’s on the floor) thanks.
17:04 UTC
Chimney pipe replacement
15:53 UTC
2 Gas Fireplaces shut down after 30-45 minutes
Hi, I have 2 Gas Fireplaces that shut down after 30-45 minutes. I have replaced the ODS pilot assembly and the SV-25 Gas Valve on both fireplaces and the issue still occurs. It has been going on for a year now and we can't seem to figure out what the issue is. I have a 2 Peterson Real Fyre G10 unvented lp 15 series fireplaces.
14:59 UTC
Would a fan work with this?
Hi all. I have a fireplace with glass on three sides. I am wondering if those fans they put in front of wood burning stoves work with it. Thanks!
09:14 UTC
Fireplace sometimes makes loud noise
My Napoleon fireplace sometimes makes a loud noise when turned on. Any idea? Also the orange seems to be less bright in the middle. That wasn't an issue before.
00:27 UTC
What is behind my fireplace surround?
I have a late 1950s house in New England and the previous owner installed a wood burning insert in the original fireplace. I am looking to do some updating to the wall where the fireplace is installed, and am trying to figure out what is behind the wood paneled area that surrounds the fireplace.
Other than drilling a hole and seeing if I hit brick, is there are way to determine how big the brick fireplace is? If anyone is familiar with this style of fireplace surround, do you know what I might find behind this space? Thanks!
23:41 UTC
Direct vent gas fireplace stinks and sets off smoke detectors
We just moved into a new house that has a few direct vent gas fireplaces (superior DVR5-CMNS models). The basement one lit right up and seems to run fine, the upstairs living room one was a pain to get the pilot to light and it ran for quite awhile before the wall switch would actually kick in the big flame, but it finally did and all seemed well.
Last night I finally ran it for a good amount of time and it was putting off a burning oil or plastic smell and set off our smoke detectors, although there was no visible smoke.
Is this normal of a fireplace that may not have ran for a few years, or something to be checked out by a professional?
23:24 UTC
New gas fireplace questions
Hi, We have a blank wall and are going to add a direct vent gas fireplace. We have a quote for a Regency Grandview G800 with stone veener up to 9 ft ceiling for just under 10k. ~35 ft of gas line is 1.1k. Q, is regancy is decent reliable product? Fireplace guy, who's been doing this ~40 yrs only does regancy cause he's a one man shop and didn't have time to deal with repairs and says regancy don't have issues. Is that true? Is gas line and fireplace quote reasonable? Anyone have one of these grandview models? We have an open living to kitchen area that's ~15 x 40, is 27k BTU enough to provide good supplemental heat? I've only ever had a wood fireplace in previous house. Didn't use often, but when I'd get fire ripping it would heat living room pretty good, but rest of house would get cold. I was told rest of the house won't get as cold cause direct vent has its own air supply. Anything i should know or look out for on this fireplace install? Thanks!
22:59 UTC
Marble Surround?
Hi! We're in the process of getting a gas insert installed in our wood burning fireplace. We have a wood mantle, but due to the weird shape of our fireplace, we need a slightly larger surround. We want to have a stone surround. We want to go with either a granite or quartzite that looks like the below. However, we're having trouble sourcing the stone because we don't need a whole slab.
The picture below is pretty much what we want it to look like and the mantle is similar to what we currently have.
QUESTION: Our chimney/fireplace guy asked if we could consider marble. We're pretty set on either granite or quartzite for the durability, BUT would there be any case for marble? It looks pretty but we have a dog and like red wine so I'm concerned the bottom piece of stone will get scratched up very easily.
22:08 UTC
First fire of the year!
16:15 UTC
Wood burning fireplace with gas ignition…. ?
We have two fireplaces sharing a single chimney. Both have gas pipes set at the base where coals will collect. Is this by design? Gas line is shut and I dont plan to use it to ignite the wood. Is it safe for coals to collect on top of the pipes? I’ve only seen Gas or wood burning fireplaces before. Any comments to alleviate concerns are much appreciate!
15:44 UTC
Gas in a wood burning fireplace?
Can anyone tell me if these fireplaces are meant to burn wood? Are the gas pipes there to ignite the wood? I’ve only seen one or the other (gas or wood burning) and I’m concerned lighting a fire with gas pipes sitting at the base where coals will build up…. Both have a shared chimney and cleared of obstructions. Gas pipes are shut off. Can I light a fire? Please help!
15:32 UTC
Looking for the piece circled in red
Are these commercially available or do I just have to fabricate it. My fireplace has the three holes for it but the catch piece isn’t there
15:03 UTC