Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fireplace starting apparatus is provided which includes a control valve for controlling the flow of flammable gas to a fireplace burner, with said control valve being adapted for permanent installation in a structure external of and adjacent to a fireplace. Said apparatus includes a conduit connectable at one end to a fireplace burner within the fireplace and at the other end to the control valve. In one embodiment, the device may be provided with a remotely operable ignition/reignition device including an igniter mountable adjacent the burner within the fire box, an actuator located adjacent to the control valve and means operably connecting the actuator to the igniter. A sensor adjacent to the igniter may detect the absence of a flame and cause the igniter to light the gas flame upon startup and also during operation of the gas flame is extinguished while the gas is still flowing.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fireplace starting apparatus is provided which includes a control valve for controlling the flow of flammable gas to a fireplace burner, with said control valve being adapted for permanent installation in a structure external of and adjacent to a fireplace. Said apparatus includes a conduit connectable at one end to a fireplace burner within the fireplace and at the other end to the control valve. In one embodiment, the device may be provided with a remotely operable ignition/reignition device including an igniter mountable adjacent the burner within the fire box, an actuator located adjacent to the control valve and means operably connecting the actuator to the igniter. A sensor adjacent to the igniter may detect the absence of a flame and cause the igniter to light the gas flame upon startup and also during operation of the gas flame is extinguished while the gas is still flowing.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for igniting combustible material fin a fireplace or the like. The apparatus includes a portable, self contained pressurized canister of a fuel such as propane or butane. A burner is secured to a grate or the like in the fireplace. A conduit extends from the canister to the burner for conveying the fuel and releasing the fuel through apertures in the burner adjacent the combustible material. The fuel is then ignited externally of the burner. The conduit is connected to the burner by a connector that is easily engaged or disengaged so that during periods of nonuse, the burner remains secured to the grate and the canister and conduit may be remotely stored. Preferably, the apparatus includes means for regulating the flow of the fuel and the mixture of the fuel with air prior to release of the air/fuel mixture from the burner.