ignition problems

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    Pelpro pp130 issues.

    Over the summer I purchased a used Pelpro pp130. The previous owner used it for one season (2023-2024) and then when his house was damaged by a tornado his insurance paid to replace it. There is no obvious damage anywhere on the unit (no water marks, no corrosion, no rust). I plugged it in and...
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    Fireplace lights then extinguishes, then lights again!?

    I have a 20 year old LPG Majestic 36 DVRP fire place. it is controlled by a wall switch (no thermostat). I turn the switch on, the fireplace lights (most of the time... if it fails to light, I just flick the switch a couple times then it lights) Once lit it will burn nicely just until the...
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    Harman P43 spontaneously ignites

    Hi! I have had a Harman P43 for about 10 years now, and it has never worked properly on room temperature/auto setting, which is a huge bummer. ESP probe, igniter, circuit board have been replaced, but I have to light it manually and keep it running on stove temp. It’s well-cleaned, front and...