Can a wall switch be added to start a gas fireplace?

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2:23p, 12/2/23

Anyone ever done that?

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In reply to water turkey • 2:31p, 12/2/23

AG

Yes. It is low voltage.

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9:55p, 12/2/23

AG

Yes, I think it's pretty common. Our fireplace has one.

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12:24p, 12/3/23

My gas fireplace was installed with a wall switch.

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8:28a, 12/4/23

AG

At the risk of stating the obvious, but because everyone else has answered the general question. It'll depend on the ignition system of the gas logs you have/get.

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