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shawn_5
shawn_5 Member Posts: 52
in THE MAIN WALL
I have a propane fireplace that I cannot get lit it has a remote with a reciever that the wires run to gas valve the pilot will light but it will not fire up batterys all set reciever is fine I dont know what to check next

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  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    protect your family

    check the phone book and call a plumber. GAS is not for hobbyists.
  • Mitch_4
    Mitch_4 Member Posts: 955
    Remote

    almost all fireplaces with a remote have an alternative way of overiding the remote to turn the unit on. Will it operate if you do this?

    if so the remote or receiver are at fault.

    If not then there is something wrong with the operator (valve/control assembly) many are powerpile, some are hydrolic so I cannot comment.

    If it is a CFM / Vermont Castings unit, check the antennae (6" dead ended wire whip). It will not operate if it touches ANYTHING! Make sure it is clear.

    Otherwise call in a pro. Gas fireplaces can be tricky, and are definitely a pain in the keishter.

    Mitch
  • Dale
    Dale Member Posts: 1,317
    Good advice so far

    I might add that some if not all of the new fireplaces have a thermocouple and a powerpile to the same valve, you powerpile could be dead. Some remote recievers also need a battery unless it's the plug in type. all the remote does is close the thermostat tt connections. Your service person can quickly check it. Also, did you mess with the glass, often there's a high limit and a glass removed safety tucked away somewhere. These are more complex than they first appear.
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