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Posted by Don Young on November 27, 2006, 10:30 pm
>
> Gary wrote:
>> > rhw@att.net wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have a fireplace gas log starter that's not getting any gas up to
>> >> it.
>> >> The supply valve in the basement is on. When I disconnected the pipe
>> >> and turned the valve on, the gas flows. It then goes up into the valve
>> >> on the front of the fireplace. Doesn't matter which way the valve on
>> >> the fireplace is, no gas flows to the log starter. Sounds like maybe
>> >> a
>> >> clog? There's no way to remove the valve on the fireplace since it's
>> >> in the brick. Any ideas?
>> >>
>> > Hi,
>> > If you are trying to light a pilot, you have to push the valve knob
>> > while
>> > at it. Turn the knob to pilot, push it down and push the red
>> > button(piezo
>> > ignitor) This is how I do it on our fire places.
>>
>> I think he is talking about a real wood fireplace with a propane
>> starter.
>> It sounds like the valve is clogged up.You may have to turn off the
>> supply
>> valve and disconnect the feed line and use compressed air to blow out the
>> clog. The valve is open when turned counter clockwise. Are you sure your
>> key
>> is long enough and the valve is turning.
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> Yep - I can feel the valve turn on the fireplace, but no gas comes
> through. I'll try compressed air and see if it'll blow it out.
>
If you blow compressed air back into the gas line, any connected regulators
and valves will probably be ruined by the overpressure. Be careful to
disconnect the section you are blowing out. Even shutoffs are not real safe
to prevent high pressure from passing through.
I suppose you have checked the orfice(s) for blockage.
Don Young
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