Electric Start Gas Fireplace Valve

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Electric start gas fireplace valve.

A ball valve is easy to turn on and off as it only has a 1 4 turn effort but it is not ideal for trying to control gas flow to a fireplace as there is little adjustment and they tend to whistle. If the gas is on and the pilot hasn t been lit in a couple months you ll need to purge the air out of the pilot tubing says steve. Locate the igniter button near the valve regulator control and press the button down at 1 second intervals until the pilot is lit. You will control the gas flow with a fireplace key sometimes called a hex key as you light the fireplace.

A globe valve is able to be adjusted for flow as it takes 5 to 6 turns from fully open to fully closed. Skytech af lmf r remote controlled fireplace gas valve control kit 3 5 out of 5 stars 56. Electric fireplaces have an output that is based on the electric current. Onlyfire universal gas valve key for gas fire pits and fireplaces 3 chrome replacement gas key fits 1 4 and 5 16 turn ball valve 4 8 out of 5 stars 293 5 99 5.

The thermocouple is a small metal rod that intersects the gas valve and the burning pilot flame. Check the main gas valve to make sure the gas is turned on. It acts as a temperature sensor and generates electricity to ignite the gas when needed. Vented natural gas the aspen whisper 24 in.

The aspen whisper 24 in. Gas fireplaces use between 7 000 and 16 000 btus are between 70 and 90 efficient at converting energy to heat and cost around 60 a year to run. When it comes to energy efficiency you may find a wide range depending on size and model. Once the pilot has been lit hold the valve control knob in position for 1 minute and then slowly position the valve control so that the on position is at the 6 o clock.

Amazonbasics outdoor square patio fire. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1. Some types of fireplaces have a round decorative slot for controlling the gas valve. Vented natural gas log set comes with a remote ready valve remote receiver included.

It s usually located near the fireplace usually to the immediate left right or on the floor.