Wait, What? My GAS fireplace needs BATTERIES?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I explain what happened when my direct vent gas fireplace shut off when the power went off on Christmas Eve!
Learn why batteries are a crucial component of direct-vent gas fireplaces in this informative video. I skip the techie reasons behind the need for battery backup in these fireplaces and focus on the dangers of not having them installed. This is must-watch content for homeowners with direct-vent gas fireplaces or anyone considering purchasing one. Stay safe and informed - watch now!"
Don't leave the batteries in the tray. They must be removed after the power is restored. I read this in the manual and sure enough when I checked my batteries, they were swollen and leaked. It seems the heat, cool cycles cause them to leak.
That’s a good tip. They will leak over time. It’s just good practice to either replace them yearly or remove and store them so they are ready to go when needed.
Great videos :)
Thank you for this video I just tried to turn on my fireplace and it won’t turn on and I opened it and noticed it has batteries ? But it’s late where I am so now I must wait to go buy some tomorrow and then see if it turn on but again thanks you have given me an idea as to why it won’t turn on anymore
You're welcome. Please let us know if that fixed it or not.
So in an outage do you slide the battery pack back in where it was and put the cover back on and just let it run like normal? Only asking because it seems like the battery pack would be getting a lot of heat sitting in there while the fireplace is on high all night to heat the house in a cold winter power outage situation.
I just want to be sure I am safe if I let it run on high all night if i had to. I wasn't sure if i should leave the battery pack hanging out with the cover off to minimize heat exposure or if it is ok to put it all back. Thanks so much!
Honestly, I just leave batteries in it year round and replace them once per year with daylight savings time ending in the fall when I replace my smoke detector batteries. I’m glad I do that because recently we had a power outage and my fireplace worked perfectly, providing heat to my family.
They say to remove the batteries because they will absolutely heat and swoll up and leak , just have some on stand by for emergency situations
To ensure the safety of batteries placed under your direct vent gas fireplace, it’s advisable to conduct a temperature test using a thermometer. Direct vent gas fireplaces are typically insulated, which helps in preventing excessive heat that could damage batteries. Most standard household batteries are capable of withstanding temperatures up to 140°F without any issues. While you could remove the batteries when not in use, in my experience with the homes I’ve built and in my own residence, I’ve found it unnecessary to do so, as the insulation generally provides adequate protection.
When the politicians kill the fossil energy and there's a power outage in the middle of Winter. Good luck with that.
I guess we all need wood burners?