Can you start the fireplace without electric, good for heat during power outages?
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Yes, the starter spark is piezoelectric, it uses a AA battery. The gas could be lit with a match as well. The thermostat works with out electricity as well. All you need is a natural gas supply. Mine works great, it really puts out a lot of heat.
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it needs double a batteries to start it does not have a fan so it runs without electric. It provides good heat for about 200sf although it is kind of hard to tell because it does not have a fan. It takes a while to heat a room because the air is low to circulate but it would heat a good size living room in a couple hours.
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It has a battery powered ignitor(AAA battery). So no electric needed. If the ignitor goes out a grill lighter will come in handy. It heats my single wide mobile home no problem. This winter has been much more comfortable than the last few. I have no problem keeping the house warm on frigid days and nights. One of the main reasons I bought it was incase of power outages. Hope this helps.
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There are no batteries or electricity involved, it runs passively on the heat generated from a wood stove. Works wonderfully!
570249
no electric start another thing to break it is not needed use a charcoal starting can and it works perfectly we love the grill
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I'm not really sure to be honest with you. Our fireplace insert was built into out entertainment center so we have an electrical outlet to plug it into. As long as it is the right measurement as your fireplace I don't think it would be a problem the only concern would be the plug in.
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They do not need electricity to work , the blower Is the only thing that runs on electric but the heater can be run with or without the blower, great for power outages and they do put out the heat.
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this may work for that. Another very easy alternative is to use a regular z-wave thermostat, so you don't get too hot in the room. You will need a 24V power supply for the thermostat, and then just google which two connecitons for your low-voltage wires from your fireplace. Fairly easy, and gives automatic temperature control for the room.
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No. We just lay down some kindling, start the fire then lay the bigger pieces of wood on once it starts burning. The fan won't kick on until the stove gets hot enough. This stove has cut our electric heating in half!
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You need to plug it in. There is a fan that blows past the flame to transfer the heat to the room. There is a safety device involved that will not let it start without electricity.
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No, it does not need electricity except for some AA batteries to turn on the gas valve by a switch on the unit or using the remote. I put this heater in myself last winter and love it! Puts out a lot of heat and gives some moisture during those dry winter months. They don't tell you in the manual, but I drilled some holes on the inside of each foot and put a tiny lag bolt through each foot (on the inside, cant see them) into the floor to bolt the unit in place.
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Yes, the unit is designed to be used with or without heat. You can just use the flame effect. Carlos
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This device must be plugged in to an electrical outlet to provide heat. It is not cordless.
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Hello, We believe that the MRHF270320 will not operate WITHOUT electric power. The AC powers the on/off switch, but once ignited the electricity "pull" is minimal if not nothing at all. It would be best to view at the operating manual for the unit.
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Hi there, Yes, the fireplace can be used without expelling any heat. The thermostat on it can be changed, as well as the brightness of the flames. Thanks for your question -Wishack
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You do NOT have to plug the fan into the electric outlet - I never have. Heater works great!
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Absolutely. We put this in our cabin as back heat in the event we are not there when a power outage occurs. We have one in our home - it does a wonderful job - be sure to run ceiling fans if you are planning to use it on a regular basis as they can cause house to sweat.
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I have used this stove indoors when I have had need of an extra burner, but I have not used it during a power outage.
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Hi Carol: I would say that you would have to turn the heater back on but I'm not sure because I have not been in a power outage since I have owned it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.