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Why is my gas fireplace flame so small?
The little flame you see in your gas fireplace after you have turned it off is called a pilot light. A Standing Pilot Light runs constantly, whether your fireplace is on or off. When you turn your fireplace on, a spark ignites a temporary pilot flame, which in turn lights up your fire.
How do you adjust the pressure on a gas fireplace?
If the pressure readings aren’t ideal, you need to turn the regulator by 90 degree turns using your flat head screwdriver. Turn it clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
How do you adjust the flame color on a gas fireplace?
The Gas Fireplace Flame Color adjustment knob is located on the front of your gas fireplace and is used to adjust the color of the flames. Turning the knob clockwise will make the flames more yellow, while turning it counter-clockwise will make them more blue.
How should a natural gas fireplace flame look?
Proper Flame Colour A gas fireplace should burn flames that are blue, perhaps with very small tips in yellow or orange. The flames should be steady and consistent no matter what. Although, there is a small exception.
Should a pilot light always be on in a gas fireplace?
Should the pilot light always be on in a gas fireplace? Most gas fireplaces rely on a “continuous pilot light,” a type of pilot that remains lit so long as gas is flowing to the unit. If you have a continuous pilot light system, you should always see a pilot flame unless you have manually turned the system off.
Why is my gas fireplace flame so blue?
You get a blue gas flame with a hydrocarbon gas when you have enough oxygen for complete combustion. When you do have sufficient oxygen, the gas flame appears blue because complete combustion creates enough energy to excite and ionize the gas molecules in the flame.
Should gas fire flames be blue or yellow?
Gas flames should be blue but can sometimes burn red or yellow.
Should gas fireplace burn blue or yellow?
Healthy Flames A healthy gas flame will burn steadily with a yellow or orange. If the flame is not yellow or orange it may be a sign that your gas fireplace needs adjusting or cleaning, which should be done by a qualified technician, such as those we have at Kozy Heat.
Why is a blue flame preferred over a yellow?
Combustion is incomplete and less energy is transferred. A blue flame from a Bunsen burner transfers more energy than a yellow Bunsen flame as complete combustion gives a blue flame. This is because a yellow flame produces a lot of soot. Carbon monoxide, soot and water vapour are produced as well as carbon dioxide.
Why do logs burn blue?
Blue means that the carbon in the source is being completely burned. This means that all of the material (carbon) is burned, leaving no matter left for the flame to light up – this is why there is no orange color. Typically, a blue flame indicates a heat of 2300-3000 degrees.
Should flames touch gas logs?
When lit, the way the vented logs burn and glow more accurately resembles a wood fire. Flames rise like they do off of wood. The flames don’t actually touch the logs, which means you are just burning gas, which tends to result in more blue flames showing up with the yellow.
Should I turn off the pilot light on my gas fireplace in the summer?
Your Utility Bill Perhaps the most important reason to turn off gas fireplace pilot light in summer is because of the money and energy you will be saving. If you leave the pilot light on during the summer it is simply sitting there burning gas, which is wasting gas and contributing to an exorbitant energy bill.
How Big Should the flame be on a pilot light?
Inspecting a Gas Furnace Pilot Light Flame A natural gas flame should be a bright blue color with a small amount of yellow at the very tip. A propane flame will have more of a bluish-green flame with a tinge of yellow at the tip. The flame should strong enough to cover about 1/2 inch at the end of the thermocouple tip.
Should I turn off my gas fireplace pilot light?
We recommend that you turn off your gas fireplace pilot light seasonally. Turning off your gas fireplace’s pilot light can save a substantial amount of energy and money. So, if you see the word “pilot” written on the knob, you know that you have a “standing” or “always on” pilot light.
How do I make my gas fireplace less blue?
Can You Adjust the Flame Color on Gas Fireplaces? Access the air mixture area of your gas fireplace. Locate the set screw(s) that control(s) the fireplace’s air mixture. Adjust the set screw to change the air mixture until you get the desired color.
Is a blue flame hotter than an orange flame?
Blue flames burn hotter than orange flames, with temperatures reaching up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with the complete burning of carbon, this is why gas-burning fires typically have a blue flame.
