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Keep your gas fireplace safe and easy to use with the correct gas fireplace valve and safety pilot kits from eFireplaceStore. Gas log valves allow you to turn the gas off and on as needed while the safety pilot kits keep your pilot light burning, avoiding the hassle of continually turning it off and on with your gas logs. But please be aware that certain safety pilot kits and gas fireplace control valves are only compatible with certain gas log burners. Find the perfect gas fireplace valve for you today with eFireplaceStore!

Natural Gas Plants are looking for ways to protect lives and property by installing fire safety valves on, or near automated ball valves, automated butterfly valves and other quarter turn valve assemblies.

At the recommendations of the plant safety manager and a risk analysis company, Assured Automationwas sourced to come up with a solution to allow automated valves to “fail safe” in the event of a local fire.

The FireChek® and FireChek® Plus fire safety valves were  recommended. These FM approved*  thermal shutoffs with resettable memory shape alloy are used to automatically shut down a pneumatic control system when a nearby fire occurs, or when the ambient temperature reaches 135, 150, or 165°F.The testability and reset ability of the FireChek makes it a preferred choice over emergency isolation valves that rely on fusible links or plastic burn-through tubing.

The FireChek acts as a 3-way stainless steel vent valve. When the triggering temperature of the FireChek is reached due to a fire, the FireChek immediately shuts and blocks the air supply while at the same time venting the actuated valve allowing the actuator to move to its fail safe position.

The use of a FireChek Plus allows for even greater venting capabilities by way of an enlarged quick exhaust spool valve used together with the FireChek.

Plant fire crews and safety personnel prefer the FireChek to other pneumatic fusible devices, since it blocks the main air supply when triggered; starving the fire of oxygen. Other pneumatic fusible devices open the main plant air supply to atmosphere fueling the fire.

Both the FireChek and the FireChek Plus can be field tested by plant safety personnel or insurance inspectors. The FireChek can be manually reset after it cools, something that cannot be done with devices such as fusible links.

Our line of gas valve kits includes the components you need for your gas fireplace control valve! The keys and escutcheons are available in an array of beautiful, decorative finishes and include either a straight or angled valve. Machined or forged from solid brass stock, these AGA certified valves are constructed with ½" pipe thread fittings. We also have additional components and single brass valves available! Choose from our collection of exceptionally affordable fireplace valve kits to match your decor!

Do not install gas valves inside the firebox of your heat source! All valves must be situated outside the fire structure and within 6 feet of the fireplace opening. We highly recommend having a certified gas professional complete this installation process for you.

If you have a gas-burning feature, now is the time to be proactive with some routine maintenance. Before the summer comes to an end, it"s a good idea to check for problems and get them taken care of before your local gas professional is up to his/her eyeballs in service calls for heating appliances. Fireplace Doors Online is here to arm you with helpful tips and information on how you can check to see if your gas connections are in safe working order!

Whether you have a fireplace, a fire pit or bowl, or even a stainless steel log lighter to conveniently start a blaze in your wood-burning fire pit, chances are you have a straight or angled quarter-turn ball valve. This gas supply component is located at the end of your natural gas or propane fuel line and just before your lighter or burner. Ball valves have an interior hollowed out sphere that either blocks or accommodates gas flow depending on the position it is in. These inline valves are super easy to operate, utilizing either an easy-grip handle (shut off valve) or a valve cover and key to orient the ball 90 degrees in one of two directions:

The simple design of the valve and complete brass fabrication makes for a durable, long-lasting component. However, even the best valves eventually succumb to wear and tear, and (at times) less than favorable insulation during the off-season. It is always a good idea to test for leaks at least twice a year

Even valves that are labeled "bubble-tight" or "zero leakage" are not always 100% leak-free. A gas valve leak can emit natural gas or propane into the air and pose safety and environmental threats. A leak could even remain within your piping system and cause a hazard to your fire feature and gas lines/connections. Either way, a leak is never good and must be tended to immediately.

Is the valve fully closed? (The handle would be perpendicular to the valve, or when inserting the key into the escutcheon, it would point to the OFF position on the plate.)

For newly installed gas features, is the valve the correct size? (Selecting a valve that is too big is the most common cause of leakage. We recommend having a certified gas professional connect your feature to ensure the correct component has been installed.)

Other than selecting the appropriate size valve for your project, another way to help stop leakage is to simply perform regular inspections of your setup. Early detection is the best prevention. Let us walk you through an easy DIY diagnostic test!

Adjust the spray nozzle to "STREAM" so that you get a sharp immersion of water onto the valve; wet it thoroughly with the solution. The "STREAM" setting will also allow the soapy mixture to reach into any areas that are not easily accessible.

Small bubbles resembling foam that form at the valve connection indicate a small leak, which is usually not a cause for major concern. Larger bubbles indicate a greater issue and should be relayed to your gas professional immediately!

For small leaks, a majority of the time this can be fixed by tightening the connection. Wipe off the solution and then tighten the fitting with a pipe wrench. Apply a new stream of the mixture and recheck. If you are still seeing bubbles and have tightened the fitting completely, you may want to have a gas professional inspect your setup.

For those instances where a new quarter-turn ball valve is needed, we have plenty of options for you to choose from! We have both angled and straight models in standard or high capacity output. For inline shut off valves or units that operate with the turn of a key, Fireplace Doors Online is your one-stop source for reliable, high-quality replacement components for your gas fire feature!

There are many methods for controlling the gas flow to a vented gas log burner. (All photos are shown with Flaming Ember XTRA Burner, but can be used with any vented pan burner. All Valve Vanishers are factory assembled. All others can be ordered as factory assembled or as kits.

Match Lighted. Only for Natural Gas (see reasoning below). Light a match, place on ember bed, turn on gas with log lighter valve (usually in the wall or floor outside of the fireplace, but can use valve installed at the burner, like the V17B).

Safety Lighting Controls [SLC]. SLC stop the gas flow to the burner(s) in the event of an interruption in the gas supply or a flameout, so that raw gas will not continue to flow. Propane is heavier than air, so it accumulates rather than vents up a chimney, like Natural Gas does. Accumulated Propane is an explosion hazard, so the use of a SLC prevents this. Therefore, all Propane sets must have a Safety Lighting Control that automatically shuts down the flow of gas. SLC also provide a convenient means of lighting the main burner(s) and, in some units, controlling the flame height. They are required for all propane installations, advisable for natural gas, and are required for installations in certain jurisdictions.

Basic Manual Safety Pilot Control [SPK1] – turn the valve knob to light the main burner and adjust the flame height. Is not upgradable to remote control. Has 150,000 BTU/hour capacity (up to 42″ set size). Available as On-The-Side or Underneath (in Valve Vanisher).

***Please note: All of the below “EASY” options use the same valve body. This means that a “Manual” kit may be upgraded at any time to either “Remote Ready” or “Variable Flame Height Remote Control” functionality with the addition of either the SE-UP1 or RE-UP1 upgrade kits. The all use a thermocouple pilot system.

B) Remote Ready Safety Pilot [RPK3E] – Latching solenoid system that controls the ON/OFF of the burner(s) with the receiver switch or one of five Wireless Remote Transmitter Devices (sold separately – see below). “SE” is not a “millivolt” system. Minimal flame height adjustment with the knob at the valve.

C) Variable Flame Height Remote Safety Control[RMC1E] – Light the burner and control the flame height with the hand-held wireless remote control (included).

Light the burner with the included wired wall switch, or with the below accessories. Adjust the flame height manually by adjusting the knob at the valve.

1. Underneath [VEI]. Components are factory assembled in Valve Vanisher Assembly. For 30” and smaller set sizes. Raises the log set 2-58” above the floor. ON, OFF and Flame Height controlled by hand-held remote transmitter (included). Battery powered. Cannot be interfaced with home automation system, power vent or wall switch.

3.Outside, but adjacent to, the firebox, with the components installed outside of the firebox in a “vault” (minimum 12” x 12” x 12” ) with gas and electricity.

120V AC Powered. Versions for all sizes. ON/OFF control only. Can be interfaced with remote control, home automation system, power vent and/or wall switch. No gas modulation control – requires manual valve at burner to control flame height (such as V17, V1, or V2, or one of sufficient gas capacity). 120v stepped down to 24v with included transformer.

Fire Safety Valves are critical safety devices designed to isolate flammable liquids and gases from extreme heat and open flames. When exposed to high temperatures, the fire safety valve closes to prevent flammable liquids from coming into contact with heat sources, whether in a fire or an overheated system. These hot shutoff valves are usually available in two configurations: Fire Ball Valves and butterfly valves.

The fire safety ball valve is designed to American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 607. One of the characteristics of the fire safety ball valve is that it operates under operating conditions similar to ordinary valves. In case of fire, the resilient seat will burn off, but a secondary metal will come into play and allow the ball to seal against it. The valve also includes graphite body seals and packing to prevent external leakage.

A fire safety valve with a fusible connector includes a spring assembly with a clock and a trigger attached to the fusible connector. The connecting Rod keeps the valve open during normal operation by maintaining tension on the spring. When exposed to heat above a certain temperature, the connecting rod disconnects, releasing the Spring and closing the valve.

Fire Safety Valves are essential for all operations from building safety systems to process equipment. THINKTANK provides those fire safety valves to the following applications which have excellent performance. Main Generator and backup generator

When choosing a G46 burner, the pilot kit is factory installed and the burner is ANSI certified. All burners use the same grate (included). At Total Home Supply, we include SPK26 safety pilot with the G46 manual burner whether you order for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane. We will not sell a No Pilot/Match Light Option without a safety kit.

The G46 burner is Triple T burner and features an advanced glowing ember burner system. It includes pre-installed valve/controls with remote control system. The tapered shape of the G46 burner allows attachment of the pilot kit to the angled side of the burner rather than the end, reducing the clearance by more than half, compared to other burners.

The G46 burner consists of a main burner tube that extends down the middle and a smaller front flame burner that "T"s off the main burner. The additional front flame allows you to position the burner directly beneath the logs helping to accentuate the front flame. This specialized burner also gives you a nice bed of glowing embers under beautiful dancing flames. With its front pipe, there are three additional spaces for the flames to come through, adding more depth to your fire. Its angled sides and required minimum firebox dimensions may allow for a larger log set in your fireplace and the burner offers more lively, realistic looking flames and glowing embers. Log Set and embers sold separately.

*The required widths allow for centering of the unit within the fireplace. For G46-**-02 models, add 6" to the front width and 4" to the rear width. Depth requirements begin inside the ash lip if one exists.

Based out of Minnesota, the Outdoor GreatRoom Company has existed in its current form since 2003, but founder Dan Shimek has experience in the industry dating back to 1975. It was around that time he, along with his brother Ron, built the foundation of what would become Heat-N-Glo, one of the hottest names in the fireplace industry. The goal of the Outdoor GreatRoom Company is right in their name—take the idea of a magnificent great room to the outdoors to bring together family and friends while redefining the outdoor space.

The Outdoor GreatRoom Company offers a wide selection of products ranging from industry-leading fire pit tables to DIY gas fire pit kits and outdoor gas fireplaces. They also offer outdoor kitchen and patio items to take your outdoor entertaining space from good to great.

Outdoor GreatRoom Company products are detailed in each product’s Owner’s Manual but typically range from one to three years. Stainless steel fire pit, fire table, and fireplace burners are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. All warranties are handled directly through the Outdoor GreatRoom Company at their Minnesota location.

Fire pit tables are available in round, square, and rectangle varieties. These tables feature the Outdoor GreatRoom Company’s own Crystal Fire gas fire pit burner designed to replicate the effects of real burning wood for a more natural flame appearance.

Crystal Fire gas fire pit burners can also be purchased as part of a do-it-yourself gas fire pit burner kit. These complete kits offer everything you need from burner to ball valve to create a custom gas fire pit design. Crystal Fire burners are also UL listed to give you extra peace of mind.

The Oil and Gas industry is based on an un-comprising approach towards safety and reliability. Fully committed to this approach, Habonim delivers a ground-breaking industry standard with its HermetiX™- Fire Safe valves, reaching no less than 500,000 cycles prior to any service requirement. This new industry bench-mark effectively eliminates any leakages from valve stems (or any other part for that matter) allowing a much safer and long-lasting service life of O&G facilities.

As a testament to their unique combination of safety and extreme long service life, HermetiX™- Fire Safe valves are fully certified to both fire safe standards (API 607/ISO 10497) as well as the strictest fugitive emission standards (API 641/ISO 15848-1).

Due to its paramount importance to safety and reliability, the HermetiX™- Fire Safe configuration is included as a standard feature on all of Habonim’s fire safe valves, all sizes (from ½” to 16”), all temperatures of media (from Cryogenic LNG, to HT refinery processes and any other medias in between), and all pressure classes (from #150 thru #2500).

NOTE: Once you have shut off the gas at the meter, do not try to turn it back on yourself. If the gas service shutoff valve is closed, PG&E or another qualified professional should perform a safety inspection before the gas service is restored and appliance pilots are relit.

PG&E crews will need to gain access to properties. Every gas meter must be inspected and gas crews must ensure that no gas is flowing on the customer"s property. Turning gas off at every meter is a necessary first step.

It is important to know which appliances in your home run on gas. The most common gas appliances are stove top ranges, ovens, water heaters and furnaces.

Many older gas appliances and most water heaters have a small, continuously burning gas flame—the pilot light—that ignites the main burner. Some newer models have electronic igniters.

If the pilot light is out, shut the gas off at the appliance’s gas shutoff valve. Always wait five minutes to let gas disperse before trying to relight an appliance pilot light.

Most gas appliances have a gas shutoff valve located near the appliance that lets you turn off the gas to that appliance only. In some cases, turning off the gas at the appliance"s shutoff valve will suffice if there is a gas leak or the appliance needs to be replaced or serviced. You should have an appliance gas shutoff valve installed at each gas appliance so that you can turn off the gas to that appliance only, instead of shutting off all gas at the main gas service shutoff valve.

When lighting the burners, light the match before you turn on the gas. If the flame goes out, turn off the burner and let the gas disperse before relighting.

Gas fireplaces use gas and electricity to operate. As the gas is delivered to the pilot light in the fireplace, an internal electronic ignition system lights the flames. So, if your gas fireplace won’t turn on, it typically indicates an interruption in the fuel supply or electrical system.

One of the most common reasons a gas fireplace won’t turn on is often an extinguished pilot light. A strong downdraft, an interruption in the fuel line, or a build-up of soot and dust can cause the pilot light to flame out. If the pilot light is off, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lighting the pilot in your gas fireplace.

Gas fireplaces have a fuse for the electronic ignition system, and a power surge may have tripped the circuit breaker preventing your gas fireplace from igniting. If the circuit breaker is off, flip it to the on position.

There is a gas valve in the fireplace. Turning it off stops the flow of gas into the fireplace. First, check to ensure that the gas valve is OPEN and that it is in the ON position.

Ensure the propane tank valve is also open and there is sufficient gas in the tank. If you have a natural gas line, verify that the main shutoff valve is also Open. If the main gas line is open but isn’t delivering gas, contact your local gas utility company to determine if there is an interruption in your gas service.

The thermocouple is an electrical sensor between the gas valve and the pilot light. It measures the temperature to determine when to ignite the fireplace based on your thermostat setting automatically. Newer gas fireplaces have a thermopile that performs the same functions as a thermocouple in older units. Since the thermocouple and thermopile are temperature sensors, sometimes the fix is as simple as adjusting the thermostat setting for your gas fireplace. First, try raising the temperature setting to see if your fireplace ignites. If it still doesn’t ignite, the thermocouple may need to be tightened or readjusted. Make sure it is screwed on tight and in the proper position. If the fireplace still won’t go on or the pilot light keeps going out, the thermocouple or thermopile may need to be replaced.

If your pilot is lit and the fireplace isn’t igniting when you push the button or flip the switch, the igniter may be dirty or defective. Clear away any dirt or debris that may be in the way between the igniter and thermocouple or thermopile.

A clogged or faulty burner can cause performance issues resulting in a low gas flame. In addition, carbon build-up, gas residue, and debris can inhibit the burner’s ability to function correctly, leading to premature failure. If cleaning the burner doesn’t solve the problem, it may need to be replaced.

It is perfectly normal for a gas fireplace to emit a slight odor. When you have a new gas fireplace installed, you may smell the factory chemicals and paint burning off when you first light the fireplace. It is temporary and will dissipate. However, if you smell a rotten egg odor, your fireplace may have a gas leak. Immediately evacuate your home and contact your local gas utility for emergency service.

Small animals, soot, debris, and vent or chimney moisture can cause a foul odor in the fireplace. Your gas fireplace can also pick up other scents like pet dander, cigarette smoke, and household cleaning products, for instance.

Whether you have a vented or ventless gas fireplace, annual inspection, cleaning, and maintenance can prevent premature failure and prolong its useful life. If the above troubleshooting tips didn’t resolve the issue, schedule a service call with a qualified gas fireplace repair technician like Fluesbrothers.