What Is a Propane Log Lighter?

This Log Lighter is for Propane Gas only. The straight model, Log Lighter sits beneath the fireplace grate and is designed to help ignite wood logs in a safer way by mixing air and gas together. It is lit by placing a long lit match next to the burner pipe holes and turning on the gas manually using a Gas Valve Key.

Are gas log lighters legal?

Important Note: Ventless gas logs are NOT legal in California and some other states, cities or municipalities. You must check with your local building department to see if they are legal in your area.

What is a gas log lighter?

A gas log lighter is sometimes simply called a log lighter. It is installed under the grate in a wood-burning fireplace to make the task of getting a fire started easier. One is pictured above in a fireplace with the wood logs removed. When the wood is burning well, you shut off the gas.