Real Fyre G8E Burner System (20,000 BTU’s) - Variable Remote
The Real Fyre G8E is a vent-free gas log burner system from R.H. Peterson Co. Variable remote that turns the burner on and off and adjusts flame height. The basic transmitter and receiver are included.
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
- Certified G8E vent-free burner with control valve and ODS safety pilot installed
- Decorative front panel
- Custom grate
- Connector kit
- Remote transmitter and receiver
Key Features
- Variable remote that turns the burner on and off and adjusts flame height.
- Vent-free burner, sizes 16/20/24"
- 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 made for this burner: Valley Oak and Split Valley Oak. A vent-free burner is certified only with its own log sets.
Specifications
| Size |
Natural Gas Model |
Propane Model |
BTU Natural Gas |
BTU Propane |
| 16/20/24" |
G8E-16/20/24-15 |
G8E-16/20/24-15P |
20,000 |
20,000 |
| Vent Type |
Vent-free |
| Fireplace |
Front view |
| Use |
Indoor |
| Control |
Variable remote that turns the burner on and off and adjusts flame height. The basic transmitter and receiver are included. |
| Gas Supply |
Natural gas 5" to 10.5" w.c.; propane 11" to 13" w.c.; 1/2" minimum supply pipe |
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.
| Size |
Front Width |
Rear Width |
Depth |
Height |
| 16" log set |
17" |
13" |
9-1/2" |
17" |
| 20" log set |
21" |
13" |
9-1/2" |
17" |
| 24" log set |
26" |
13" |
9-1/2" |
17" |
Clearances to combustibles, from the owner's manual:
- Sidewalls: at least 6" from each side of the fireplace opening
- Ceiling: at least 42" above the top of the fireplace opening
- Above the opening: at least 12" of noncombustible or heat-resistant material, or 10" if a fireplace hood is installed. Heat-resistant material such as marble or slate must be at least 5/8" thick
- Floor: if the burner sits at floor level or less than 6" above it, at least 12" of noncombustible material between the front of the fireplace and any combustible flooring
- Mantel or shelf: how far it may project depends on its height above the opening. Check the mantel clearance diagrams in the owner's manual before ordering
Vent-free burners are heaters and have room-size limits: the manual requires at least 50 cubic feet of room volume per 1,000 BTU. Burners over 10,000 BTU cannot go in a bedroom and burners over 6,000 BTU cannot go in a bathroom. Some states and cities restrict or prohibit vent-free gas appliances, so check your local code before ordering. Glass doors must be fully open while the burner is on.
Warranty
Indoor burners and stainless steel burners, excluding controls: ten years. 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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