Safe Installation Tips of the Fireplace Log Starter

When you want to install a log starter in your fireplace all you want to take care is better performance along with safe installation. Especially when it is a gas log starter you must know the basics of running the line through the wall and the floor, drill holes through the studs to hold the pipe and other elementary things. The first safety measure you should take during installation is to turn off the gas to your house before you connect the log lighter starter pipe to the half inch male nipple. This nipple has to be slid through the holes from inside of the fireplace.   

Making Proper Connections

Next you have to connect the male nipple of the fireplace log starter to the female elbow which should face according to the type. For a floor mount, the elbow should face downwards and for a wall mount the same should face towards the wall. This elbow should now be connected to the threaded pipe for the supply of gas. You should take care of the length of the pipe so that it takes you down through the floor or all the way into the wall which will all depend on the application type.   

Ensure Perfect Gas Supply

To ensure proper supply of gas for easy lighting all the connections made should be carefully checked doubly to make all the connections safely. Check the connection of the female elbow to the male nipple which in turn should be connected to the straight ball valve.  The other end of the straight ball valve must be connected to the main line for gas supply adding the valve flange to it.  

Once complete, you should get it inspected by a professional gas technician for safety and proper function. Remember a perfectly functioning system will enable you to keep the fireplace maintenance cost low.