How do I determine which fuel source is best for my application?
It depends on the application. If you are looking to heat an entire home
Wood and Pellets stoves are going to produce the highest BTUs, allowing most applications to use these units as a main source of heat.
Gas stoves, though could be used as a main source of heat, the BTUs in Gas Fireplaces are significantly lower then of a Wood or Pellet Stove. Gas Fireplaces are great for Heating spaces rather then entire house. With a significant amount of options and styles, the Gas fireplace will provide a pretty estetic, while also boasting efficiency.
Electric Fireplaces have come very far in their technology over the past two decades, but electric heaters are more used as space heaters rather then a significant source of heat. Coming in many different shapes and sizes, and ease of installation, electic is a great option for versitility in flame clolors and the estetics of a real fireplace with less risk of fire.
How do I Know Which Size Fireplace to Put in my Space?
Often times calculating what size fireplace can seem complicated, but a general rule of thumb is 20 BTUs/SqFt. If you have a room that is 12x20= 240 Square Feet. If you take 240x20=4,800. You would need about 4800 BTUs to heat this space.
What Types of Products do you Sell?
We sell Fireplaces, both Indoor and Outdoor. We sell Grill and Grill Component and outdoor living products like tables, benches and lighting. We also sell all Brand specific venting and some of the larger venting company products as well. TO ensure our customers get the appropriate venting for their application, it is recommended to call our staff to assist.
Do you Service Fireplaces?
The Fire Stop no longer offers installation and service. We have been using third party installation teams to assit locally in th e New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas.
What are the differences in Gas iginition Systems?
There are three different catagories in which Gas Stoves can be ignited. Manual, Millivolt and Ipi or Electric. Each has it own benifits.
Manual Ignition - Is typically the same system used when lighting a barbecue grill. You need to turn the gas on manually before use, hold down the gas line bleeder and click the ignitor. Benefits to this system is ease of use and ability to use without power. Cons, there is not a lot of modern accessories that can be used, i.e. wall swiches, thermostats or remotes. These components can be purchased seperately in some fireplaces, but most do not allow for external components
Millivolt Ignition - A Millvolt ignition is a standing pilot light that can be used in a multitude of applications. A standing pilot is a flame that is constantly running. Best used for high altitudes and colder climates, as the small flames allows for your fireplaces to have a continuous updraft through your chimney/Venting system. Which make start up of the unit a breeze in cold weather. THere are a few more options to help get the fireplace started when utilizing a millivolt ignition like a wall switch and/or remote control. In many case as well you can purchase upgraded remotes that also double as a flame height control or Thermostat. Cons, because this is constant pilot, you do use a little more fuel throughout the year.
Intermittent Pilot Ignition/Electric Ignition/IPI - IPI ignitions are fully electric ignitions sytems. Primarily contriolled by a remote or wall switch has the most current Gas Fireplace electronics in the housing of the firepalce. THe entire process is controlled by a simpe push of a button. Once you hit on, your fireplace will to click to light the ignitor or pilot and then you can adjust from there the fuctionality of the flames, heat output and common gas accessories like LED light packages and underglow lighting. When you are ready to turn off the fireplace, again, press the on/off button and the unit does the rest of the work, including shutting down the gas supply and the pilot light. COns - Many times you will need to get a battery back up to use this setup in the instance you may lose power and the electronic components are more sensitive and if you do not have experience in installing fireplaces, could result in serious injury.
We always recommend having a licensed or Cerified technician install and inspect your fireplace.