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BBQ propane for fireplace?
On Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 3:10:59 PM UTC-5, Keith Adams wrote:
We're building a house with a direct vent gas fireplace. We live in a mild climate and use the fireplace only occasionally - maybe six times a year - just for show, not for heat. Our builder is suggesting we install a propane unit and fuel it with a 20 lb. BBQ-style cylinder - the kind you can exchange at the supermarket or hardware store. Fireplace dealers differ on whether that's a good idea. One said that he does it all the time for demo units and it works fine. He says each cylinder lasts about 18 hours in a 20,000 BTU fireplace. But a couple of other dealers have said the 20 lb. tank is too small and won't provide adequate pressure to fuel the fireplace. They recommend a minimum of 100 gallon tank (426 lbs.). Has anybody tried this? Thanks. Yes, I just did and the 20# BBQ tank works fine. I don't yet know how long the tank will last. |
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