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Most old-time off-grid dealers know about Peerless gas ranges
(www.peerless-premier.com). This is one of very few (if any?)
domestic gas range manufacturers who make models without the
electric glow-bar in the oven. Rather, these use an electronic
ignition for the burners, and which ignites an oven pilot when the
oven is turned on. The ones I have seen and sold (mostly years ago)
have been well made and have never brought us any warranty issues. I
had heard earlier this year that they were discontinuing these
models in favor of ones with glow bars. Today I called for an update, spoke with "Julie" in sales. Turns out the news is good. All of the models with electronic ignition will continue to be offered without glow bars. They have developed quite a niche market over the years for units that go to off-grid rez homes and remote sites, and see the value of continuing to offer models that don't require electricity to operate. The electronic ignition models use AC power, but can be lit with a match during an outage. They are also developing a line with battery-powered electronic ignition for complete stand-alone use. The models with standing pilots will eventually be permanently discontinued. Sharing this info in service to off-grid Wrenches everywhere... Allan --
Allan Sindelar [email protected] NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com
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