Using gas log fireplace

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Isaiah123

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Nov 30, 2015
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I recently purchased a house with a gas log fireplace. It has a mertik maxitrol gv34 control system. I do not have the remote controller. Can I turn it on without the remote?
 
I'm not familiar with the specific control mentioned, but, I've not seen any that can't be operated without a remote. They usually have a 3 way switch, ON-OFF-REMOTE, wired to the gas valve.
 
I recently purchased a house with a gas log fireplace. It has a mertik maxitrol gv34 control system. I do not have the remote controller. Can I turn it on without the remote?
Forget the the log fireplace and get a linear burner. I just installed a Hampton Modern fire unit and its awesome!!! Huge flame and the $$ was 30% less than all other brands that I shopped!
 
Forget the the log fireplace and get a linear burner. I just installed a Hampton Modern fire unit and its awesome!!! Huge flame and the $$ was 30% less than all other brands that I shopped!

its not a 'gas log set' with a maxitrol valve!
probably a badass Valor...

OP, can you find a label with make/model info?
if so i'm sure we can help.
(or you can google for the owners book and operating instructions :) )
 
I'm not familiar with the specific control mentioned, but, I've not seen any that can't be operated without a remote. They usually have a 3 way switch, ON-OFF-REMOTE, wired to the gas valve.

probably not with this valve.
but yes it can be operated manually by first turning on the pilot manually and turning the valve to 'on'
 
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