I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?

On 12/9/13 8:44 PM, wrote:
I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?


I don't suppose the auction's location would be a clue. Maybe a
private auction where there was no natural gas available?

wrote:
I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?



I would suspect that a semi-portable fireplace would use propane.
I have an unvented propane fireplace in my 4 seasons sunroom, but my
house fuel is propane. (just in case anyone is interested, I have a
smoke/carbon monoxide detector mounted in the sunroom).

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On 12/09/2013 09:44 PM, wrote:
picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.

Sniff the inlet fitting. You can often smell which type of fuel was last used.

On 12/9/2013 9:44 PM, wrote:
I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?


Just thinking out loud, but it may be stamped on
the burner orifice. May not...

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On Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:44:26 -0700, wrote:

I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?



Required by Law to label with a 'permanently' afixed indication as to
which.

"We are a nation governed by Laws, randomly enforced" - Frank Zappa

On Tue, 10 Dec 2013 04:34:27 -0500, ralph wrote:

On 12/09/2013 09:44 PM, wrote:
picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.

Sniff the inlet fitting. You can often smell which type of fuel was last used.

Now that is a great idea that I never thought of..... Thanks.

On Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:10:47 -0600, Dean Hoffman
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On 12/9/13 8:44 PM, wrote:
I picked up one of those semi-portable (no chimney needed) gas
fireplaces at an auction. The price was right, so I bought it. On the
rear is a label that says "how to connect", and it lists both LP and Nat
gas. But nowhere on the unit does it say which gas it's setup for.
Aparently this same model was made for both gasses and was factory set
for the type needed. There likely was a label somewhere when it was
new, but that is long gone.

I suppose I could take it apart and find the orfices, then contact the
manufacturer, but I'm thinking there may be an easier way.

The other thought is to just hook it up to a portable 20lb LP tank and
if the flames are too large, then it's made for Nat gas.

Is there any other way to find out?


I don't suppose the auction's location would be a clue. Maybe a
private auction where there was no natural gas available?


Not really, this is a rural area. Farms use propane, but the town has
natural gas. It could be either..... I have propane on my farm.