Empire Flint Hill 24-Inch Ceramic Fiber Gas Log Set, 34,000 BTU

The Empire Flint Hill log set runs on a vent-free contour burner rated at 34,000 BTU/hr — a meaningful heat output for a gas log set, not just a flickering decoration. The five ceramic fiber log pieces are shaped and finished to read as real wood, while the contour burner beneath them keeps the flame pattern natural-looking and the heat distribution even across the firebox.

Control is handled through a standing millivolt pilot and piezo push-button ignition. That means no 110V outlet required at the firebox, and no hunting for a battery compartment when you want a fire. Press the piezo, establish the pilot, and the valve does the rest. Because the system is millivolt-based, it pairs cleanly with the full range of Empire remote and thermostat accessories — including battery-operated remotes (FRBC, FRBTC), an electric remote control (FREC), a wired wall switch (FWS), a remote wall thermostat (TRW), and a millivolt reed switch thermostat (TMV). If your preference is a wall switch over a handheld remote, that works too. The burner ships remote-ready; the choice of interface is yours.

Safety is handled by a built-in Oxygen Depletion System (ODS), which monitors oxygen levels in the room and shuts the burner down automatically before concentrations drop to a hazardous level. This is a code-required feature for vent-free appliances, and it operates passively — no user attention required.

Installation fits existing masonry or factory-built fireplaces as well as new construction openings. The minimum firebox requirements are 30 inches front width, 23 inches rear width, 12 inches depth, and 18 inches height — worth confirming before purchase. The unit can also be installed in a vented fireplace with the flue damper blocked open for purely decorative use, which trades heat efficiency for the flexibility of an open-flue look.

Output is adjustable between 24,000 and 34,000 BTU/hr, so you're not locked into full fire on a mild evening. The 23-pound set weight keeps installation manageable, and the complete kit includes both the logs and the burner assembly — nothing additional required to fire it up, though optional accessories like the EK-1 Embers Kit, PE-20 Platinum Embers, and ELH-1 or ELH-2 Fireplace Hoods are available if you want to finish the look further. Standard 24-inch ember packets (15998) are also compatible for added glow depth.

At $919, the Flint Hill is priced as a complete heating appliance, not a cosmetic accessory — because that's exactly what it is.

• Five-piece ceramic fiber log set with vent-free contour burner — complete system, no additional components required to operate
• 34,000 BTU/hr maximum input with adjustable output down to 24,000 BTU/hr
• Piezo push-button ignition with standing millivolt pilot — no electrical outlet needed at the firebox
• Remote-ready millivolt valve compatible with Empire FRBC, FRBTC, FREC, FWS, TRW, and TMV control accessories
• Built-in Oxygen Depletion System (ODS) shuts the burner down automatically if room oxygen drops to unsafe levels
• Fits fireplaces with minimum 30" front width, 23" rear width, 12" depth, and 18" height
• Installs in unvented applications as a heater, or in vented fireplaces (damper blocked open) for decorative use
• Compatible with optional EK-1 Embers Kit, PE-20 Platinum Embers, and ELH-1/ELH-2 Fireplace Hoods
• Natural gas fuel type; 23 lbs total set weight