Some types of fireplaces have a round decorative slot for controlling the gas valve.
Lighting a fireplace.
Fireplace lighting not only is functional but it also helps highlight your fireplace as a focal point in your home.
You will control the gas flow with a fireplace key sometimes called a hex key as you light the fireplace.
This makes the fireplace easy to start when it s cold outside but when it warms up it s a good idea to shut off the pilot to conserve gas.
Cold air is heavier than warm air so if the outside is too cold it can create a river of cold air flowing down the chimney into the.
If your fireplace has glass doors open the doors 15 to 20 minutes before lighting your fire.
It s usually located near the fireplace usually to the immediate left right or on the floor.
Lighting a gas fireplace involves combining a hot dangerous material with a highly flammable substance.
Let s t ake a look at some industry standard lights used on fireplaces to get started.
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light which is a small flame that burns even when you aren t using the fireplace.
Air out the fireplace before lighting it.
This will allow the inside of the fireplace to come to room temperature.