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Wow, check this out. In the 50's all across the county in the middle of January. Must be Global Warming, right @Greenday? Oh, wait... it's going to be in the single digits tonight. World meltdown cancelled from excess CO2.

We were getting a little rain earlier along the coast, but now that's moved west, and we're in a dry slot. I'll take it, since I have to take poochie out a little later, and really hate going out in the cold rain.

Weather Underground: https://www.wunderground.com/wundermap?lat=39.83000183&lon=-74.16000366&zoom=8&pin=&rad=1&rad.type=00Q&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0

The Rain/Snow line is right around the Route 78 area and moving slowly North.

I was just reading the install manual for that model. They spend a lot of time on the venting to make sure it's correct. I also noticed it has different set ups (thermostats, ignition, fans, air settings) so just make sure you're comfortable with all these hook-ups and variables before firing it up. https://downloads.hearthnhome.com/installManuals/2382_980.pdf

How is it vented? Up through the roof or out through the wall? You mentioned there was styrofoam in it. Is the vent actually hooked up?

True, and it sounds like in this case, it would be easy to do with soapy water. After all, we're talking about 5 psi of pressure. It's not a compressed air line. Good... the flames shouldn't be too big when it blows. (sorry, I couldn't help myself.) What's it have for an igniter? Battery/spark ignition? How about the gas control, manual valve? Does it have a 110 volt blower fan?

That's a good point, we're all assuming the existing pipe was installed and sealed correctly. If it was me, I would run new piping all the way to the fireplace myself, just so I know it was sealed correctly. We have no idea what's been done inside, including the connection to the fireplace. All we can see is the stub coming out of the outside wall.

It sounds like all you need is a grill replacement hose and regulator, along with the correct sized threaded adaptors to connect it to that pipe. With this type of regulator below, worst case scenario is you don't get enough gas flow, and will have a low flame. But most fireplaces are similar in operation as grills. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-5-ft-LP-Hose-and-Regulator-Kit-with-5-8-in-Female-Outlet-Thread-MIP-LPHK5/203485675

Wait, are you saying we don't know how to do brain surgery here? Come on, I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express once. This could be true. Based on what he described, it sounds like all it needs is a shut off valve, a hose, a regulator, tank connection and tank. Those parts are Home Depot stock items that are normally used on a grill. The question is, does he feel confident enough to hook it up himself? Any idea what the BTU rating is on it?

I'd like to hear him tell his stories, but taking the hike up to Cherry Ridge from here ain't worth the hours. Next time someone talks to him, whisper in his ear that there are gun owners in the Southern part of the state too. Maybe he should consider a location more centrally located, he'd get a bigger turn out.

That's the first thing to check. Make sure the fireplace has the right orifice for propane and not Nat. gas. My fireplace runs on both and has a change over valve depending on which gas. Yep, just be 100% sure that's a inlet pipe and not an outlet pipe. Might be 3/4", when comparing the size to the siding. Put a ball valve or inline shut-off on that pipe coming out. Then you'll need the connection hose, pressure regulator and adaptor to attach to the tank. Are there any specs on how much the fireplace uses? This will help determine how big of a tank to get. If it's just for emergency use, a standard 20 lb will get you going. If you're going to use it regularly, you should consider a bigger tank or a rental tank that gets refilled.

Most newer generators can be converted with a tri-fuel kit for the carb, so you can run gas, propane or natural gas. If you're going to convert, that would be the best idea. Then set up a quick connect on your gas line like they make for barbecue grills so you can plug it in. Like I mentioned above, mine runs on propane, so I don't have to have 5 gal cans of gas sitting around that need to be treated. I just keep extra propane tanks, which I use on my shop heater or grill.

I saw the email where he was speaking at Cherry Ridge last night. Did anyone go? Wondering if anything new was discussed.

Ha I have two in my misc electrical parts box. How many do you need?

Any chance you have an old 75 ohm coax adapter and a set of rabbit ears that use to come with older TV sets? That would work as a FM antenna.

Huh? Since when have wood stoves been not allowed? Come on, the storm is coming, get it working. It can never hurt to have another type of back up. I have 4 different ways to heat my house . My minimum for any scenario (heat, electric, cooking, water, etc.) is three.

The point was, if someone had serious enough mental illness that they wanted to take their own life, how can you be so sure one extra squeeze of the trigger can't be considered by them? You're assuming they can be logical in their thought processes. Bad assumption. How many murder/suicides do you hear about in the news on a regular basis?

It's the Certificate of Eligibility form you received along with the carbon copy. It will be a full sheet form with the serial number and dealer info on it.

Along that train of thought, who gets their milk out of plastic bottle? Real men get their milk like this:

Ha I hope you have it all ready to go, your weekend looks very "interesting"!

Wait, what... You're not going to cook it for us and serve it too? What a Communist!

Constructive possession?

Exactly, And if Remixer was a nice guy, he would also include his favorite recipe for French Toast too, as a bonus!