Convert Gas Fireplace To Electronic Ignition

A wood burning prefabricated fireplace will need a conversion kit but masonry fireplaces have several options.

Convert gas fireplace to electronic ignition.

Because that system does not use external electricity the fireplace works if the power goes out. These are the ipi and milivolt ignition systems. Honeywell y8610u 6006 u universal retrofit spark ignition conversion kit 274 96 17 19 1 oz only 1 left in stock order soon. With a remote wall switch or the rocker switch on the switch box voltage will be sent to a spark ignitor and the pilot will light allowing gas flow through to the burner.

There are two different types of gas electronic ignition switches used on fireplaces manufactured in the u s both of which kozy heat supplies. Newer generations of gas fireplaces use an electronic ignition system requiring electricity to start up. It comes with a gas valve natural gas to propane lp conversion kit in the box ignition control electronic spark assembly with flame sensor ignition wire and wiring harness. Flip of a switch the milivolt and the ipi systems can both turn the pilot flame on and off with the flip of a wall switch or a remote.

Gas fireplaces have traditionally used a standing pilot light to ignite the flames. A seasoned technician will find wiring this a snap. Electronic ignition eliminates the wasted fuel of a standing pilot while providing better safety protection. On january 20 2016.

While cozying up to a warm crackling fireplace sounds like a great way to heat up and save energy it is actually one of the least efficient ways to heat your home causing many people to convert their traditional fireplaces to electric fireplaces fireplaces are inefficient because they remove the warm air from inside the house and send it out through the chimney. If you re looking to buy a fireplace or any service parts online be sure to browse our large selection of hearth products and our everyday low prices. Most new gas appliances driers hot water heaters and forced air systems are actually required to be manufactured with electronic ignition systems because of the annual fuel savings. The y8610u intermittent pilot retrofit kit from honeywell comes complete.

These include converting the unit to use gas logs using a gas fireplace insert which also makes the fireplace much more efficient or converting the fireplace to a vent free appliance. Also known as electronic ignition this electronic pilot kit is sought after by customers who do not want a standing pilot flame.