On-Off Wall Switch for Gas Fireplace Flames

Rich P

I have a gas fireplace and I want to install an on-off wall switch (for the fire/flames only) because the existing on-off switch is difficult to access (under the front bottom panel.)

Do I just buy a good quality on-off switch at my local home improvement store and install or is it more complicated than that?

MgMopar

Rich
That would most likely be fine. But with anything electrical it is a good practice to know what you are dealing with. If you remove your current switch it most likely will have ratings on it. Is there a transformer or is it just a high voltage solenoid?

But yes it is as simple as running new wiring to your new switch and installing a new quality switch (within ratings of application). Make sure you turn off your manual gas feed and power to the circuit before you start.

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Mgmopar