Intermittent Pilot (IP) Systems
IP Systems use a small electronically generated spark to ignite a pilot, which ignites the burner. This eliminates the standing pilot, which saves about 800-1100 BTU/Hour.
Most IP systems include their own remote controls - either an on/off (for outdoor products) or thermostat (used mostly on direct-vent and vent-free fireplaces).
IP Options:
IP Battery-Operated Remote Control.
- Receiver communicates continuously with remote, defaults to off if remote is removed from the room.
- Does not require running control wire to the fireplace.
- Requires batteries for the handheld remote.
- Operates during power outages.
IP Battery-Operated Remote Control with Thermostat
- Thermostat maintains desired temperature within one or two degrees - can be placed anywhere in the room.
- Automatically ignites pilot and burner, some models allow remote control of flame from off to full on.
- Receiver communicates continuously with remote, defaults to off if remote is removed from the room.
- Does not require running control wire to the fireplace.
- Requires batteries for the handheld remote.