Sunday, January 25, 2009

Radiant Heat and Blue Flame

Whats the difference?
What kind of space heater is best for my house?

Generally, space heaters fall into two categories: radiant heat and blue flame.

Radiant heat, also known as infrared heat, transfers heat to objects and people in a room, warming the space without relying on heating air and then forcing it out into the room (forced air heat). The most well-known example of radiant heat is the sun. Another example is radiant floor heating. This method of heating is considered preferred in the industry but it comes down to personal choice.

Blue flame heat, on the other hand, heats the air in a room which then rises, allowing cold air to get to the heating source and then rise; this repeats until a room is warm. This method is also known as forced air heating.

GasProductsCompany.com offers a variety of space heaters that are virtually 100% fuel efficient; reliable, safe, effective heating at your fingertips. And of course all units are CSA certified.**

**There are some guidelines for the size and rating of the space heater you need according to where you live in the nation.

Can't Find Your Grill Part?

Locating your grill part on GasProductsCompany.com, step by step:

Visit our gas grill parts search page; there are two different methods for finding exactly the part you need at a great price.

If you know the make and model of your grill:

You can use the first drop down menu to look for your part; the menu is labeled "Search by Brand." First locate the exact model of your grill, then select that grill and our server will redirect you to a page with all of the available replacement parts for that grill. The pictures that accompany each part will magnify when clicked so you can more easily read the measurements to ensure you have the perfect fit.

If the part you need can't be found under the model number you will need to measure the worn out part and search for it "By Dimension" using the second drop-down menu on our grill parts search page. Even if you can't find a part that was made specifically for your grill, you should be able to find a compatible part when searching by your worn out part's measurements.


If you DO NOT know the make and model of your grill:

Visit our gas grill parts search page. You will need to shop under the drop down menu on the right side under "By Dimension." Before searching, measure the part on your grill that needs to be replaced and write down these measurements, in inches. Keep the part nearby so that you can refer to its shape and design, since many customers find parts on our site based on the illustrations.

For example, if you are looking for a replacement knob for a grill, consider what kind of part it is from the options on the drop down menu. It's definitely not a burner, or a lid, or a warming rack. Most likely it is under repair parts. So when you select repair parts, you see a page with illustrations of the different kinds of available repair grill parts. "Knobs" is listed, along with an illustration. Once you click on "Knobs," you can search for your part (or a compatible part) using the measurement of your worn out part in inches and millimeters, by the brand name, or by matching the illustration to your worn-out part.

Fueling Steel Fire Rings

The burners of our stainless steel fire rings are specially designed to provide you with a full, consistent flame pattern; achieved by staggering the holes through which the fuel flows. The fire ring gas connection (1/2" pipe size) is located in the center hub of the ring, and is compatible with a BTU input of 300,000. When using propane, also known as LP gas, the holes of the burner ring should be installed facing up for safe ignition, while the burner holes may face either up or down when using natural gas. However, we recommend that those using natural gas position their burners in a face down position as it produces a more natural look while burning. Avoid using flexible gas lines to fuel your fire ring or fire pit, as the fluting can create an irritating whistling sound during operation.