So I have a dilemma. I have two gas fireplaces that I would like to control via HS. It uses an on/off light switch, and after doing some research I'm pretty sure that it simply works by way of the switch enabling a thermocoupler or thermopile that creates enough current to open the gas line when you flip the switch. This works when there is a power failure, which has proven convenient in the past when there was a power failure during winter, and we could use the fireplaces to heat the house.
And here is my dilemma. If I swap the switch for a controllable switch, I get to control the fireplaces remotely - great for turning it off automatically if it's forgotten about or turning it on remotely when in the tub . But not so good for heating the house during a power failure.
I'm wondering if anyone has thought about any method of being able to remotely control your fireplace that doesn't become useless during a power outage?
regards,
Paul
And here is my dilemma. If I swap the switch for a controllable switch, I get to control the fireplaces remotely - great for turning it off automatically if it's forgotten about or turning it on remotely when in the tub . But not so good for heating the house during a power failure.
I'm wondering if anyone has thought about any method of being able to remotely control your fireplace that doesn't become useless during a power outage?
regards,
Paul
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