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Originally Posted by ScareCrowe
Most gas log sets also don't require electricity to run, just gas service (the pilot light actually generates the electricity to run the gas valve). Had one in my last place & we were without power for about 24 hours once & we were really glad we had it. I honestly should get one in my current house, but haven't done it yet.
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They really are a pipe-saver.
Our floor furnace is almost 100 years old. It has an electric solenoid that was installed somewhere during it's life, but still has the manual control. I can lock the gas open if needed, just need to make sure it's lit or notorious's house will go boom.