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What is a fireplace andiron?

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A pair of metal supports that hold the logs.

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What is the best metal for a fireplace andiron?
Cast iron. Not affected by high temps as steel is affected.
What is better a gas fireplace or a normal fireplace?
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How do you convert a vented fireplace into a ventless fireplace?
If you can not burn wood in this fireplace, you can not convert to vent-free. If you have a vented fireplace w/ a damper you install vent-free logs and opt to vent them or not
What is an andiron?
andiron is sometimes called a dog, dog iron, or firedog, a horizontal iron bar upon which logs, laid for burning in an open fireplace
Can a ventless fireplace be installed in a propane fireplace?
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