Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Save Gas Logs!

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The US Department of Energy, under the guise of "energy conservation" is threatening vented gas log sets as we know them.  The gov...
Thursday, October 22, 2009

How much heat from an Alterna VF in a vented application?

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Question: How much heat output is typical from an Alterna VF burner in a vented application? We're looking for a decorative gas fire t...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Alterna VF FireGlitter Video

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This is video of our new lower profile AFM-series of ALterna FireGlitter flame and glass effect for vented and vent-free use.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Set Sizing for a See-Through Fireplace

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QUESTION : How do you size a log set for a see-through fireplace? ANSWER : Almost all Rasmussen gas log and ALTERNA styles are available in ...
Friday, July 18, 2008

Old Vent-Free Set (New To Us)

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Question: We just moved into a house that has one of your Chillbuster Vent-free Gas Log sets. The previous homeowner did not leave the in...

Gas Log Set Instruction Manuals Available Online

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Question: We recently moved into a new home that has one of your unvented gas logs in the fireplace. I’m afraid to light it because no ...
Thursday, May 22, 2008

FireStone Sizes, Individual

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Below are the sizes of the individual FireStones used in our various FireStone Assortment Packs. Item Wt (lbs) Height L...
Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Damper - Open When Not in Use?

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QUESTION : Do the vented fireplace logs have to have the flue vent open even when it is not being used? Some one told me that in Maine, t...

FireBalls/FireStones/FireShapes with Gas Fireplace - Part 2

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QUESTION: I read the post on you blog re: "FireBalls/FireStones/FireShapes with Gas Fireplace" . Any progress since then with a...

"See-Though” versus “Double Face”

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QUESTION : What is the difference between “See-Though” and “Double Face”? ANSWER: Same thing, different words. The terms may be us...

Making Heat Fall

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QUESTION: We have 9 ft. ceiling and looking for ideas to draw the heat down. ANSWER: Heat rises, a physical property we can’t chan...
Saturday, December 16, 2006

Film (Water Vapor) From Use of Vent-Free Gas Log Sets?

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QUESTION: Is it a normal result of the operation of a vent-free gas log set for the inside of the windows to get a film on them? This clea...
Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Are Glass Doors Needed with Gas Logs?

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QUESTION : Do I need glass doors on my fire place before I install a gas log set? ANSWER: Glass d oors are either a personal choice o...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006

CS Burner used in Vent-Free Fireplace?

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QUESTION: Can your CS Burner with legs be used in a vent-free environment? ANSWER: The CS Burner is only for use in a fully ven...
Saturday, November 11, 2006

Why Does Propane Require a Safety Control?

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Question: Why is it required to have a safety control for propane gas logs. Answer: The answer lies in the nature of propane versus natur...
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Soot Removal From Logs and FireShapes

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Question: How do I remove soot from my vented gas logs? Answer: A vented, Flaming Ember or Custom pan-type burner system has the adv...

Blower or Heat Exchanger?

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Question: Does Rasmussen offer a blower or heat exchanger for Chillbuster Vent-Free or Rasmussen Vented gas log sets? Answer: Rasmu...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006

1961 Installation of FireFunnel and Driftwood Stump

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Boy, our products sure do last!. These are recent photos of a "Fire Funnel" fireplace and a Driftwood Stump on Custom Sand Burner...

Large Vent-free set?

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QUESTION : Do you make a vent-free set with logs 42 to 48 inches long? ANSWER : Your fireplace is rather large for a vent-free gas log ...
Friday, October 13, 2006

Left Hand Gas Feed with F and FX Burners

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Question : One of my fireplaces has a left hand side gas connection. Can your "F" and/or "FX" burners be converted to ...
Wednesday, October 04, 2006

FireStones with Alcohol Gel Fireplace?

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Question: I have a ventless free standing fireplace with a firebox in it, which ca me with alcohol fire gel cans that I light up with a ma...
Sunday, October 01, 2006

Do FireStones/FireShapes/FireBalls Produce As Much Heat As FireGlass?

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Question: I am interested in a more contemporary feel for our new addition. I was considering the fireglass as it gives off more heat t...

Can A Vented Pan Burner Set Be Converted For Vent-Free Use?

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Question: We have a vented pan burner gas log set that has to be vented. Is there any way that this can be converted to a vent free log ...
Thursday, September 28, 2006

Gas Logs in Outdoor Fireplace

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Question: Can your gas log sets be used in outdoor fireplaces? Answer: Our log sets may be used outdoors. We recommend using volca...

FireBalls/FireStones/FireShapes with Gas Fireplace

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Question: I am interested in the FireBall Sets for a gas fireplace. How would I determine which set woould fit my insert? Also, does the...
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Vent-Free FireBalls/FireStones/FireShapes?

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Question: Does Rasmussen offer either FireBalls, FireShapes or FireStones as a vent-free set? Answer: Not at this time. FireBalls, FireS...
Sunday, September 24, 2006

Glass Doors with Gas Logs?

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Issue: Glass Door Use with Gas Logs Question: I came across a story in a local paper that I believe not only misinformed their readers, b...
Thursday, November 17, 2005

A Bit of Nostalgia

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A bit of nostalgia. I ran across this photo of our work pick-up truck from the 1950s. The door writing advertised Rasmussen "Iron Works...
Sunday, November 13, 2005

Include Email Address With Comments

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If you would like a reply to a comment left on this blog, be sure to include your email address with your comment. Otherwise, the best I ca...
Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Gas Log Selection Criteria

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There are several things to consider when selecting a gas log set, in no particular order: 1) Sizing. 2) Vented versus vent-free. 3) Certifi...