What is rock wool embers?

Glows like real coals where the flame touches the embers. Creates a realistic glowing coal bed. It can be used with lava rock for added realism. When the flames hit the embers they glow red like real wood embers (For use with Vented Gas Log Set Only, NG or LP). Contain 1 single bag of 6oz of Rockwool Ember.

What are the embers in a gas fireplace?

Embers are the fuzzy clumps included with your gas logs that react to the flame and create the glowing effect under the logs of a wood burning fire. They add realism to any gas log fireplace. There are a variety of embers available including our customers’ favorite Platinum Bright Embers.

What are gas fireplace glowing embers made of?

There are several types of glowing embers. Rock wool is the most common type. The second type is made from the mineral vermiculite. Both are designed to be used with either propane or natural gas fireplaces.

Where do you put rock wool in a fireplace?

OnFireGuy Fireplace Rock Wool, 8oz Bag

1. Use: Decorate the firebox outside the burner pan on natural gas or LP fueled units to renew the realism of your fireplace.
2. For use with Vented and Non-Vented Gas Log Sets.
3. Embers glow red hot like real wood-burning embers.
4. Place rock wool outside burner pan for natural look.

What is rock wool for fireplace?

Rock wool is a fibrous material made from minerals. Placed on top of the sand in a natural gas log set, the fire passes through it, becomes red hot and glows without melting or burning. Rock wool only glows when the flames come up through it, so there is no need to have it spread around any more than over the burner.

How long do burning embers last?

While the logs and embers should last indefinitely, it’s not uncommon for the embers to lose their brilliance after a year or two. The good news is that your gas fireplace embers are made of inert mineral fibers and are completely safe to handle. They are non-combustible and non-toxic.

Can I put steel wool in my gas fireplace?

If the glass is dirty with a black coating or a white haze, you’ll need to do a heavy duty cleaning. If you are comfortable doing this, use either a polymesh scrubber or super fine grade #0000 steel wool that won’t scratch the glass and Dawn dishsoap. Apply a big squirt of Dawn to the inside of the fireplace glass.

What does rock wool do in fireplace?

Decorative ROCK WOOL is used on VENTED gas logs or to replace the wool on DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES. Rock wool is a fibrous material made from minerals. Placed on top of the sand in a natural gas log set, the fire passes through it, becomes red hot and glows without melting or burning.

How long do embers last in fireplace?

How long does Rockwool last in fireplace?

That means this bag could last you around SEVEN YEARS. Upgrading your fireplace only takes minutes with our rock wool embers.