Real Fyre Split Valley Oak: a vent free gas log set for small fireplaces
The Real Fyre Split Valley Oak is a vent free gas log set for small fireplaces. Its split faced valley oak logs suit a snug den or cottage living room. A front panel and knob cover come with it to hide the burner controls. It is vent free, which means the burner burns clean enough to run with the damper closed, so the heat stays in the room. It still goes inside a real fireplace, and vent free logs are not allowed everywhere, so check your local code first. It comes in 16, 20, or 24 inch sets. Measure your firebox at the front, at the back, and front to back, and if you land between two sizes, take the smaller set.
Each log is molded from a real piece of wood, cast in a ceramic made for high heat with a steel rod inside, and painted by hand. The price is for the logs only. On the page you pick natural gas or propane and add the G8E burner, 20,000 BTU, or the reduced 9,500 BTU version made for bedrooms. You also pick how it lights: with a manual control, with an on and off remote, or with a remote that sets the flame height. The reduced burner comes with a manual control or an on and off remote. A Fyreback, a steel panel that stands behind the fire, is optional. Prefer whole logs? See the Real Fyre Valley Oak vent free gas log set. The Real Fyre Split Valley Oak ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: SVO8E-16 | SVO8E-20 | SVO8E-24
PRODUCT SIZES
- 16 Inches
- 20 Inches
- 24 Inches
BURNER STYLES
Vent-Free Burner Sizes and BTU Ratings
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000 (G8E-16″ = 20,000 BTUs)
FAQ
Who is the Split Valley Oak built for?
Small fireplaces. The SVO8E puts split-faced valley oak logs on the compact G8E vent-free burner, a simple, reliable system made for fireboxes where full-size sets will not fit. You give up nothing in texture, with high-definition split-wood detail intact, while gaining a footprint that suits condos, cottages, and snug dens.
Can a gas log set go in a bedroom?
The G8E platform is one of the few places the answer can be yes: alongside the standard model, Real Fyre offers a reduced-output unit designed for bedrooms at 9,500 BTU. Bedroom installations carry the strictest rules of all, so clear it with your local codes before ordering the SVO8E that way.
What is the standard SVO8E’s output?
The standard G8E burner is a 20,000 BTU model, sized sensibly for the smaller rooms this set targets rather than overpowering them. A decorative front panel and knob cover are included as well, tidying the burner hardware behind the split oak stack.
How do the three sizes break down?
SVO8E-16, SVO8E-20, and SVO8E-24. Note the run starts at 16 inches, smaller than most vent-free families, which is exactly the point of the G8E. Measure your firebox and choose the set whose clearance requirements your opening meets, sizing down between options.
Is 20,000 BTU enough heat to matter?
In the compact spaces the SVO8E is meant for, absolutely. Vent-free output stays in the room, so 20,000 BTU of retained heat noticeably warms a small den or cottage living room, with the ceramic split logs radiating on after shutdown. For a great room, look to a larger platform instead.
How do I measure a small firebox for logs?
Same as a big one: width across the front opening, width across the back wall, and depth front to rear. Compare those numbers against each SVO8E size’s requirements and round down between sets. The G8E Series page lists the compact options side by side.
Is it knob-operated or does it need a remote?
The G8E is refreshingly simple: burner-mounted controls behind an included knob cover, with no remote required. It is a set-the-flame-and-enjoy system, in keeping with the SVO8E’s straightforward small-fireplace mission, though you can ask about control accessories if you want more.