rick15752
New Member
Hi,
I'm installing a gas fireplace insert into my masonry fireplace. It has a gas log lighter. But, I'd like to replace the gas pipe that goes thru the firebrick to a couple of valves next to the fireplace. One valve is a T handle log lighter and the other is a lever handle gas cock valve. The lever handle gas cock valve is frozen and cannot be turned by hand. (Haven't tried a wrench yet)
Replacing the pipe will let me put an elbow closer to the wall of the firebox to allow more clearance for the insert. I'd like to replace both valves since the wall is open. The problem is that the two valves are very close to the wall sheathing preventing the valves to be rotated.
Is there a way to replace these valves without further demolition of the wall? It appears that the original plumber, in 1985, installed this setup before the exterior siding so there was plenty of room to rotate the valves. Now, the valves can't be rotated because they're too close to the exterior siding.
I'll try to post pics.
Thanks.
Rick
I'm installing a gas fireplace insert into my masonry fireplace. It has a gas log lighter. But, I'd like to replace the gas pipe that goes thru the firebrick to a couple of valves next to the fireplace. One valve is a T handle log lighter and the other is a lever handle gas cock valve. The lever handle gas cock valve is frozen and cannot be turned by hand. (Haven't tried a wrench yet)
Replacing the pipe will let me put an elbow closer to the wall of the firebox to allow more clearance for the insert. I'd like to replace both valves since the wall is open. The problem is that the two valves are very close to the wall sheathing preventing the valves to be rotated.
Is there a way to replace these valves without further demolition of the wall? It appears that the original plumber, in 1985, installed this setup before the exterior siding so there was plenty of room to rotate the valves. Now, the valves can't be rotated because they're too close to the exterior siding.
I'll try to post pics.
Thanks.
Rick