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hlthe2b

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2. Electric switch apparently is meant to increase the flame, but yes a minimal pilot flame remains lit

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 11, 2013, 08:05 PM

Jan 2013

Which, frankly, I wondered about, this summer, but it wasn't using hardly any $$ so I never got around to questioning whether it SHOULD remain lit (and frankly, I detest the thought of re-lighting a gas pilot myself)

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Anyone know anything about gas fireplaces with electric switch starter? [View all] hlthe2b Jan 2013 OP

Electric starter AND an always-lit pilot light? NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #1

Electric switch apparently is meant to increase the flame, but yes a minimal pilot flame remains lit hlthe2b Jan 2013 #2

If I had to guess, I would say faulty/dirty flame dectector or wiring to it. Thor_MN Jan 2013 #3

That makes sense (and also might explain why banging on the glass might make a difference) hlthe2b Jan 2013 #4

It's holding the thumb switch down long enough for the sensor to heat up Warpy Jan 2013 #6

Call a local fireplace store. jeff47 Jan 2013 #8

Good to know hlthe2b Jan 2013 #9

Thermocouple could be defective. mbperrin Jan 2013 #5

Call landlord if you rent. Serviceman if you own. TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #7