Turn the key valve counterclockwise as far as it will turn to open the gas line. Start the fire by following your gas fireplace lighting instructions. Turn the gas control knob to high to increase the flames in your fireplace if applicable.
Why does my gas fireplace have a small flame?
The little flame you see in your gas fireplace after you have turned it off is called a pilot light. No gas being consumed at all. Saving energy and saving you money. When you turn your fireplace on, a spark ignites a temporary pilot flame, which in turn lights up your fire.
How do I increase the heat from my propane fire pit?
You can get more heat from your fire pit by increasing the flame height, adding a lot of lava rocks to your fire pit, and enclosing the area surrounded by your fire pit.
Why is my fire pit flame so low?
Your fire glass or media may be covering your burner. Too much fire media, whether that's fire glass, lava rock, or another medium, on top of the burner can restrict flame height. Also make sure that there is nothing between your fire media and your burner; the fire glass or media should rest directly on the burner.May 4, 2018
How high should a fire pit be?
12-14 inches tall
How do you make a fire pit flame bigger?
7 Answers. We had a similar issue. The solution is to stack up larger chunks of lava rock into something that is vaguely pyramid shaped. As you note, the heat rises and if you have a large stack of rock over the flames, the rock will redirect this convective heat through the rock and heat up the rock itself.
How deep should a fire pit burner be?
The Standard types of burner should be buried under a minimum of a 1 1/4 inches of fire glass or small sized lava rock ( 1/4 to 1/2 inch ). Under no circumstances should you be able to see the burner!
How do you increase the flame size on a propane fire pit?
For your safety, ensure your gas is turned off and then simply brush away some of the media from the holes in your burner. Once cleared, turn your gas back on and your flames should be vastly improved.May 4, 2018
How do I increase the flame size on my gas fireplace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DQAHMVppM
How big of a gas fire pit do I need?
A short example to emphasize how important this subject is: If you have 100,000 BTU available from your gas source for your fire pit, and the fire pit is 20 feet from the gas source, you would need a 3/4″ diameter hard pipe. If the same fire pit is 100 feet from the gas source then you would need a 1″ diameter pipe.
How do I choose the right size fire pit?
Most pits are between 20 and 48 inches square or in diameter. And, ideally, you should place the fire pit at least 10 feet away from any structures on the sides — this includes your house (or another building) and trees in your yard.