valve troubleshooting

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  1. hcanning

    Empire VFXIP24P Propane Fireplace not flaming. Inlet 0 psi. Outlet 0.369 psi

    Hi, I recently got my plumber to install an additional 8 ft of propane gas line to a new gas stove. I noticed after that my fireplace stopped working. The fireplace manometer inlet reading is 0 and the outlet reading is 0.369 psi or 10.21 WC. I'm a DIYer so would've thought if inlet is 0 then...
  2. R

    Heatilator Intellifire Ignition Problem

    Hey all. First time post here. I have a Heatilator Intellifire Ignition System, believe the model is CD4236, with a problem I'm trying to troubleshoot. Used to be I could flip the wall switch on and the pilot would spark/light, followed by gas releasing and fire being lit. Turn the switch off...
  3. T

    Anyone tried the retrofit Honeywell valve kit-RP 270 SIT VALVE RETROFIT 20010684

    Pretty sure control valve has failed (4th time in 20 years). From what I gather that OEM valve (VS8420e 2020 LP) was prone to failure, which has certainly been my experience. Does anyone know if this retrofit kit solves the problem, and lasts longer than the crappy VS8420 valve the stove came...