March 20th, 2009 by Adam Bzowski
I have just received word of a CSA product alert.
CSA International is alerting the public regarding Fire on Ice brand gas fireplace installation kits. The kits are marketed as a decorative and heating appliance that can be inserted in a standard wood-burning fireplace, fire pit or fire table. The kits consist of a burner unit and parts that are intended to be covered by coloured, tempered glass. The gas appliance and related documentation bears counterfeit (unauthorized) registered CSA trade-marks on the unit and packaging.
The gas fireplace installation kits have not been tested or evaluated by CSA International. The safety or performance characteristics for these products are unknown to CSA International and consumers are advised to contact their point of purchase or local gas regulatory authority for guidance.
Below is the CSA Bulletin:
Toronto, ON – February 24, 2009 – CSA International is alerting the public regarding Fire on Ice brand gas fireplace installation kits. The kits are marketed as a decorative and heating appliance that can be inserted in a standard wood-burning fireplace, fire pit or fire table. The kits consist of a burner unit and parts that are intended to be covered by coloured, tempered glass. The gas appliance and related documentation bears counterfeit (unauthorized) registered CSA trade-marks on the unit and packaging. The affected products were manufactured and distributed by Fire on Ice, Inc., California and sold throughout Canada and the United States online at www.fireonice.com, as well as at distributors listed therein.The product is not certified by CSA International, and is not eligible to bear the CSA International certification mark.
The gas fireplace installation kits have not been tested or evaluated by CSA International. The safety or performance characteristics for these products are unknown to CSA International and consumers are advised to contact their point of purchase or local gas regulatory authority for guidance.
Name of Product: Fire On Ice gas fireplace kit with counterfeit CSA certification markings.
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Please pass this information !!!
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March 8th, 2009 by Adam Bzowski
Over the last few years there has become a wider industry acceptance for the installation of double blocking gas valves that are all built into one housing. In Europe, these types of units have been widely accepted for many years, and in the late 1990’s they started to appear in more North American installations.
The popularity of these safety shut off valves continues to rise amongst engineers, contractors, and end users alike. Each finding these units to be less cumbersome, easier to pipe, wire, and control. They take up less space on a manifold and some units can include gas pressure switches, proof of closure, proof of opening, pressure taps, and even gas pressure and zero regulators. Being able to package all these components into one housing has been a driving factor in their increased popularity.
These multi functional gas control devices are generally more expensive than buying the components separately. An example is on a pilot line; two solenoid valves and a reducing regulator are required to satisfy most North American Authority Having Jurisdiction. The three parts require more space and take more time to install, however with the double blocking valve combination control, the installer requires less space on the valve train, and less time to complete the installation, thus the cost factor seems to equalize regardless if one decides to use individual components or one multi function component.
Another added benefit is the time saved in sourcing the equipment from one only supplier, as opposed to multiple component from a few sources. Siemens and Dungs have taken the lead on such components, however the Karl Dungs line of components, customer service, and availability seem to out weight all the competition.
This post was written by Adam Bzowski
March 5th, 2009 by Adam Bzowski
It’s finally here!
After much talk, months of planning, and many days and nights building the site, the internet’s first blog website dedicated solely to the combustion and heating industries is live!
The site is designed to be a friendly tool for all of us. At CombustionBLOG you can share your experience in the field, tell the world about new products you have been exposed to or are developing, talk about energy efficiency and safety standards, application reports, and even ask experts about your combustion related issues.
It’s the first web based combustion community and we are very excited to invite you to participate.
Add the site to your favourite reading list, or join and become an author of your own BLOG.
We look forward to your questions, comments, Blogs, advice, and stories.
Wishing you all the best in 2009
This post was written by Adam Bzowski
