Convert your fireplace to a clean burning, easy-to-light fireplace that looks just like a real wood fire.

PETERSON Gas Logs

 
RH PETERSON is the country's oldest, best-known name in the gas log business.

Here in Richmond, we regularly see Peterson logs installed in the 1950's and 1960's that are still in use. If you'd like a warm and cozy fire without the hassle of toting and lighting firewood, Peterson's REAL-FYRE gas logs offer you the greatest variety of designs - and designer options - that you'll find anywhere!
 
How do they make these logs so realistic?
Start with real wood logs! Peterson's designers gather real wood logs and branches from several species of wood, then make a mold to exactly duplicate natural firewood. Real fires are built, and charred pieces are saved for careful reproduction, too. REAL-FYRE  logs are made from a high quality, heavy-duty ceramic, reinforced with steel rods. They're designed to look great out of the box and to last for years and years without chipping or breaking.
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ABOUT THE BURNER
While Peterson manufactures several style of burners, we endorse the G46 "Advantage" burner for several of its design advantages:

• The tapered shape conforms to the way most fireplaces are built
• The rear side of this taper provides a niche to install the remote control valve so the valve is less visible - and less distracting from the beauty of the fire
• The rear-located remote control valve is better protected from excessive heat buildup, enabling installation of a larger log set than available with most burner designs
• Triple "T" burner gives a 3-dimensional flame that also economizes gas usage - uses 30% to 40% less gas than most other vented gas logs
• Deluxe model APK-17 hand-held control included, which cuts the flame on or off as well as enabling you to adjust the flame height without getting up or bending over to fumble with controls
• ANSI safety approved (recognized and approved virtually anywhere in the US)
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NOTE: this model does have a standing pilot, so it may not be approved in localities where electronic ignition is required.

We can add electronic ignition for $200 upcharge, but please note the remote control that's used on the electronic ignition model cannot adjust the flame height, so the fire is either fully on, or fully off. Electronic ignition means that there's no operating pilot light when the gas logs are turned off; a simple click of the remote control lights the flame on the gas logs.
 
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SIZING YOUR GAS LOGS
Most folks want the biggest set of logs that will fit their fireplace. In order to provide air circulation around the logs for safe operation, use this guide to choose the correct log set size for your fireplace:

CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS
These are VENTED GAS LOGS and must be installed only into a functioning, wood burning fireplace with a lined chimney. Vented gas logs produce soot and dangerous fumes and must be properly vented. Minimum chimney size is 8" round, but the chimney area must be suitably sized for the fireplace opening. If your fireplace does not draft properly, suffers from sooting or smoking problems then it is not safe to install gas logs until these chimney performance issues are remedied! 
 
Your fireplace damper, if one exists, must be removed or permanently clamped open upon installation; therefore we recommend installation of glass fireplace doors to help prevent heat loss when the gas logs are not in operation. VENTED GAS LOGS are a decorative product and are not designed to provide substantial heat. Check local building codes for further details and requirements prior to purchase - installation of decorative gas logs are not approved in a few communities.