Comments on: Our fireplace (natural gas) seems to only have blue flames, no orange. It looks horrible. Any suggestions?

By: peckerwud2

peckerwud2 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:52:59 +0000

there is probably regulator on the system, it can be adjusted for more air which should give you more yellow. but you will not be burning tthe gas efficently.
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By: Rickster

Rickster — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:34:59 +0000

Leave the gas adjustment alone and simply reduce the air input by partially closing the air shutter located at the end of the burner. There may be a lock screw that needs loosening before you can move the shutter. Adjust it until you are satisfied with a soft yellow tipped flame. If it begins to soot or create an odor, re-adjust the other way slightly to prevent that. Always verify the fireplace damper is open when the decorative logs are on. FYI: home depot (among others) have artificial embers that you can place along the base of the fire to enhance the look, and painting the inside of the fireplace black also enhances the appearance of the flames.
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By: tidybowl49

tidybowl49 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:51:59 +0000

You can ajust the flow of gas by turning in the screw..It will reduce gas flow and increase air flow.The more air the more orange.Not a good idea if you don't know what you're doing.I would stick with the blue flame.Means its working .
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By: pahump1@verizon.net

pahump1@verizon.net — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:20:59 +0000

a fireplace is for heat ; not for looks
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By: beck

beck — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:06:59 +0000

Well you could somehow try to restrict the amount of gas coming throught to the fireplace, because if there is less gas the flame will be more orange BUT the downside of that is it won't create much heat. Blue flame is much hotter than orange flame. I'm sorry I don't know how you could restrict the gas flow, perhaps talk to the gas company about doing that (they probably won't want you to because then you'll use less gas!)
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By: Mr. KnowItAll

Mr. KnowItAll — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:53:59 +0000

Turn the gas pressure down a little.
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By: woodtigerdp

woodtigerdp — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:04:59 +0000

Shavings of iron might help it look red!!!
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By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:49:59 +0000

Gas will burn blue. If it's possible (without creating a fire hazard) you could add something that burns slower and cooler, like wood.
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By: Lolo

Lolo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:13:59 +0000

Unfortunately gas does not have a whole lot of orange color flames.
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