Installing Electrical Outlet Above Fireplace. I used wire caps to connect all the wires and wrapped it with. An electric fireplace insert for an existing fireplace doesn't require typical fireplace accessories such as a blower.
Installing a standard electrical outlet: It needs an electrical outlet / extension cord for the insert to be plugged into at the back of the fireplace. I used wire caps to connect all the wires and wrapped it with. The image above depicts a venting run that has penetrated a wooden firestop and uses metal strapping to support an offset in the pipe run.
We are going to be doing renovations and getting a new mantle built.
We purchased this for the flame look more than for the heat. The location of the electrical outlet being installed is very important when budgeting. The following instructions will guide you through a standard indoor electrical outlet installation. An electric fireplace insert for an existing fireplace doesn't require typical fireplace accessories such as a blower.
