Real Fyre G4 Burner Systems Glowing Ember Burner System
The Real Fyre G4 Glowing Ember is a vented gas log burner system from R.H. Peterson Co. Match lit. No valve or pilot is installed: you light the burner with a long match or lighter and control the flame from your fireplace gas valve.
This listing is the burner system only. The logs are ordered separately. Choose the size that matches your log set and the fuel you have.
What's Included
- G4 Glowing Ember burner
- Custom grate
- Glowing embers
- Sand (natural gas) or vermiculite (propane)
- Burner stabilizing clips
- Flex connector kit
- Damper clamp
- Propane models only: SPK-26P safety pilot kit (propane cannot be match lit)
Key Features
- Match lit on natural gas; propane models ship with the SPK-26P safety pilot kit
- Vented burner, sizes 12", 16/19", 18/20", 24", 30"
- Natural gas or propane; order the fuel you have (not field convertible)
- Logs sold separately
What to Order With It
Every size ships with what is listed above. You still need a log set: Real Fyre lists the G4 Glowing Ember for Charred, Designer and Classic Series log sets up to 30".
Required in some cases:
- Charred Royal English Oak, Charred Majestic Oak, Royal English Oak Designer and Royal English Oak logs up to 30" need the GX45 burner with heavy duty grate instead of this burner. Contact us to order it.
Specifications
| Size |
Natural Gas Model |
Propane Model |
BTU Natural Gas |
BTU Propane |
| 12" |
G4-12 |
G4-12P |
25,000 |
25,000 |
| 16/19" |
G4-16/19 |
G4-16/19P |
39,000 |
39,000 |
| 18/20" |
G4-18/20 |
G4-18/20P |
75,000 |
50,000 |
| 24" |
G4-24 |
G4-24P |
90,000 |
65,000 |
| 30" |
G4-30 |
G4-30P |
90,000 |
65,000 |
| Vent Type |
Vented |
| Fireplace |
Front view |
| Use |
Indoor |
| Control |
Match lit. No valve or pilot is installed: you light the burner with a long match or lighter and control the flame from your fireplace gas valve. |
BTU ratings are from the 2026 Real Fyre price list.
Check your local code for the maximum input allowed in your area.
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
From the owner's manual. These are the smallest fireboxes each size fits; the widths allow the set to be centered, and rear width is measured at the depth shown.
Match lit, natural gas:
| Size |
Front Width |
Rear Width |
Depth |
Height |
| 12" |
16" |
12" |
11" |
15" |
| 16" log set |
19" |
16" |
11" |
17" |
| 19" log set |
22" |
17" |
11" |
17" |
| 18/20" |
24" |
18" |
13" |
17" |
| 24" |
28" |
23" |
13" |
17" |
| 30" |
34" |
27" |
14" |
17" |
With a safety pilot kit installed (required for propane):
| Size |
Front Width |
Rear Width |
Depth |
Height |
| 12" |
21" |
19" |
11" |
15" |
| 16/19" |
26" |
22" |
11" |
17" |
| 18/20" |
29" |
25" |
13" |
17" |
| 24" |
34" |
29" |
13" |
17" |
| 30" |
39" |
34" |
14" |
17" |
Add 1" to the depth for 18/20", 24" and 30" sizes when a heavy duty grate is used.
Vented gas logs go only in a wood-burning fireplace with a working flue. The damper must be clamped open with the damper clamp supplied with the burner, glass doors must be fully open while the burner is on, and an adult must be present whenever it is burning. Do not install the burner in a fireplace with an ash lip or recess deeper than 3/4".
Warranty
Indoor burners and stainless steel burners, excluding controls: ten years. SPK-26 safety pilot kit: three years. APK-17 kit and the 17 series valve: two years. All other valves, pilots and controls: one year. Batteries are not covered. Logs carry their own warranty. The warranty is from R.H. Peterson Co., applies to the original purchaser for single-family residential use, runs from the purchase date and needs proof of purchase.
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