Fireplace Floor Valve Repair

Replacing the valve may not be an easy task.

Fireplace floor valve repair.

About the book author. Combined with a valve key they allow you to easily turn your gas on and off. Don t use the fireplace until a full and final repair has been made. We also offer high quality gas valves floor plates fireplace keys and log lighters.

I have a fireplace valve in my floor 6 inches from fireplace. James carey and morris carey jr. I just replaced mine that was put in about 1953. My valve was in the concrete floor next to the fireplace in about 4 inches of 1950 rsquo s concrete.

Stanbroil 1 2 inch straight quarter turn shut off valve kit for ng lp gas fire pits with polished chrome flange 3 inch key and 3 8 male flare x 1 2 npt fittings x 2 4 7 out of 5 stars 170 25 99 25. It will absolutely be an issue if the manual valve has been covered as this has to be accessible in the event of an emergency. Dante products is also the innovator of the universal log lighter. Our fireplace gas valve covers are the metal plates and stem that safeguard the shut off valve located on the floor or wall nearest your fireplace.

Whether you will be able to repair the stem will depend on the age of the fireplace valve. I have had a new carpet installed and they covered it over. Fireplace doors online has a selection of affordable escutcheon plates for you to choose from. See below for our step by step procedure on safely removing and replacing a gas fireplace valve.

This replacement on off gas valve was available online for around 40 dollars so we purchased the valve and installed it ourselves. Repairing minor cracks and mortar joints in prefabricated metal fireplaces is essentially the same as with a brick firebox. Dante products produces a complete line of hearth and fireplace components to start your fire quickly safely and efficiently. If it is possible replace this nylon washer.

Aselected 1 2 inch straight gas key valve kit with polished chrome floor plate flange and key fire pit fireplace gas valve 5 0 out of 5 stars 4 19 88 19.