How to install a Fireplace, start to finish (direct vent, natural gas) 

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

Yes, I went a little short on some.

But it passed inspection so it can’t be a real issue.

Awesome to have for winter.

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Pretty sure I did, if that’s what the instructions said.

Yes

Info is in the description.

True, when there is no flow. But every foot of pipe and every elbow affects the pressure when gas is flowing.

Great fall project, but start planning early especially for the permits.

@@handydadtv probably will do it with out permits. When I sell it will be as is.

That doesn’t work in my area. We need to get a Certificate of Occupancy to sell a house, and the town looks for improvements without permits.

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Yes. Same process I used. The vent pipe would just go through the wall.

@@handydadtv Thank you! And do all walls have connections to a gas supply? Also will the fireplace have to stick to the inside of the house? I have seen that some homes have something like a bump on the outside of the wall where the fireplace is, so basically it is inside the wall and no sticking to much towards the inside of the living room. Would it it be possible to do it like that if the home is finished already? I am buying a home which hasn’t been built yet, but it is a spec home and the builder told me they do not have a fireplace in the plan. That’s why I need to know if I will be able to build one later and if yes, how it would work and looks like.

Sure you can have the front of the fireplace flush with the wall. If you’re having the house built, just tell the builder what you want and have him run the gas line.

@@handydadtv The problem is that it is a spec home. This basically means that I cannot tell them anything. They just follow their plan. I can’t even change the color. That is why I am worried if it will be possible to add a fireplace there once the house is done. Do gas pipes run through all the walls? I know they will have to demolish something to install the fireplace but I hope they won’t have to demolish and redo everything from scratch

Adding the fireplace is easy. The gas line is the hardest part. They don’t run through every wall. Consider an electric fireplace. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bvD9U8LLLNA.html

I don’t disagree. But CSST is a whole lot easier to work with.

My inspector accepted a grounding rod bonded to the system at the meter.

There was no inner band clamp. I’m not sure of the details of the sealant, but it’s what eFireplaceStore sent with the unit.

@@handydadtv other than the one at 15:11?

Yes only on the outer tube.

Venting kit and screen were separate. My model came with the blower and remote.

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They came with the vent pipe.

I was more comfortable with flexible instead of rigid stove pipe.

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It is allowed to be directly against framing in all directions. Mine has a few inches behind it, but that's for esthetics of my design.

I didn’t hard-wire the fireplace but it comes with instructions for that.

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The only thing I can suggest is to make sure the glass is installed correctly against the seal. That would definitely let cold air in.

@@handydadtv thanks! I can feel the cold air flowing from the bottom grill. It’s like if there is a window open with air simply coming in freely. I did a quick test with a candle and I can “see the wind” in the flame.

I think it's supposed to be that way, the vent pipe is dual purpose, the inner small pipe is the gas exhaust leaving the fireplace, while the larger outside pipe supplies fresh air to create combustible gas/oxygen mixture.

I needed permits. Check your town construction office.

@@handydadtv , great video thanks you

IKEA Sektion kitchen cabinets.

What battery? This fireplace is plugged in to an outlet underneath.

Too bad I moved and now someone else is enjoying that fireplace.

I sealed them with fire rated foam and it was inspected.

@@handydadtv I'm glad to hear that you did fire caulk the penetrations. But, It would have been nice to show the viewers that it was an important step in the process

This one - amzn.to/2FtPYBD. It’s such a useful tool.

Too much heat.

If you want more detail, watch the playlist linked in the description.

I ran it along the ceiling above the garage door.

if you are a DYI type of person and it is your first time doing something like this, it is good to get a permit so that they can check your work, especially from a safety/burn down your house type of standpoint.

BFH, big friggen hammer?

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