by Rett Rasmussen | Nov 10, 2010 | Gas Logs
Rumford Fireplaces have a different configuration than a conventional fireplace, and the sizing methodology for logs is also different. With conventional gas log sets, the set size is based on the largest log in the set (the set’s nominal width). However, with...
by Rett Rasmussen | Nov 8, 2010 | Gas Logs, Miscellaneous, Solaire Infrared Grills
Rasmussen has two sites online which are ready resources for both your photo and troubleshooting needs. Both sites have photos and information for Rasmussen Gas Logs, Alterna Contemporary Gas Fires and Solaire Infrared Grills. http://rasmussen.smugmug.com is where we...
by Rett Rasmussen | Sep 16, 2010 | Gas Logs, Miscellaneous, Solaire Infrared Grills
Due to ever increasing costs, and the fact that we have not changed prices for 2 1/2 years, we intended to implement a price increase during 2010. However, we have not yet done so. But, with the tenuous economy and with the fireplace season upon us, we have decided...
by Rett Rasmussen | Sep 15, 2010 | Gas Logs, Troubleshooting - Gas Logs
Since 1980, all unvented heaters, including vent-free gas logs and alternative fires, have been equipped with Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilots (ODS). The designs of all makes of these calibrated pilots have a common feature and a common result: they have a small hole...
by Rett Rasmussen | Sep 15, 2010 | Gas Logs, Miscellaneous, Solaire Infrared Grills, Troubleshooting - Gas Logs, Troubleshooting - Solaire
In the movie “The Graduate”, Ben (played by Dustin Hoffman) received one word of advice (“Plastics”) from Mr. McGuire, an old family friend. Let’s recreate that scene, with me giving you some timely troubleshooting advice to help you...
by Rett Rasmussen | Aug 5, 2010 | Gas Logs, Troubleshooting - Gas Logs
Electronic Ignition Systems (EIS), also know as Intermittent Pilot Ignition Systems (IPI), are becoming ever more popular, for a variety of reasons. In some cases, it is because of mandates to not install standing pilot systems (usually in new construction...
