Empire Flint Hill Vent-Free Gas Log Set, 18-Inch Millivolt

The Empire Flint Hill gas log set ships as a complete burner-and-log system, pairing a 5-piece ceramic fiber log arrangement with a vent-free contour burner rated at 40,000 BTU. The logs themselves contribute an additional 10,000 BTU of radiant output, giving you a combined presence that's felt as well as seen. At 18 inches, this set is sized for more modest fireboxes — and with a minimum firebox depth of just 12 inches, it opens the door to installations that larger sets simply can't accommodate.

Bedroom-certified status is the specification most buyers notice last and should notice first. Not every gas log set earns that designation; it reflects a stricter standard for air quality and combustion performance in enclosed sleeping spaces. If you've been told a gas appliance can't go in a certain room, it's worth checking whether that room has a 12-inch-deep firebox and whether the appliance in question holds bedroom certification. This one does.

Operation is handled through a millivolt valve with manual on/off control and a standing pilot — a self-contained system that functions independently of household electricity. That matters during outages, and it also simplifies installation in locations where running electrical isn't practical. When you're ready to add convenience, the system is remote-ready and compatible with Empire's FRBC battery-operated remote, the FRBTC battery-operated remote with thermostat, the FREC electric remote, the FWS wall switch, the TRW remote wall thermostat, and the TMV millivolt wall thermostat with reed switch. You're not locked into one control strategy — you can start simple and expand later.

The vent-free contour burner design allows dual-mode use: operate it as a decorative vented appliance with the flue damper open, or close the damper and run it as a functional room heater. Gas inlet pressure range is 5.0" to 10.5" W.C., with a pressure setting of 3.5" W.C. The complete system weighs 21 pounds, making it manageable for installation without a second set of hands becoming strictly necessary.

Optional accessories from Empire include the EK-1 Embers Kit and PE-20 Platinum Embers for added visual depth at the firebox floor, along with the ELH-1 and ELH-2 fireplace hoods in black and brass finishes respectively — useful for directing airflow or completing the aesthetic at the firebox opening. This is a system that works on day one and accommodates refinement as your preferences develop.

• Complete system: 5-piece ceramic fiber Flint Hill log set with vent-free contour burner included
• 40,000 BTU burner capacity plus 10,000 BTU log set output
• Bedroom certified — qualifies for installation in enclosed sleeping spaces
• Fits fireboxes with minimum 12-inch depth
• Millivolt valve with standing pilot operates without household electricity
• Manual on/off control; remote-ready for optional upgrade
• Compatible with Empire FRBC, FRBTC, FREC remotes and FWS, TRW, TMV wall controls
• Runs vented (decorative, damper open) or vent-free (room heater, damper closed)
• Gas inlet pressure range: 5.0" to 10.5" W.C.; pressure setting 3.5" W.C.
• Natural gas fuel type
• Optional EK-1 Embers Kit and PE-20 Platinum Embers available for added visual detail
• Optional ELH-1 (black) and ELH-2 (brass) fireplace hoods sold separately
• 18-inch size suits standard and compact fireplace openings
• System weight: 21 lbs