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Gas Stoves In Your Kitchen
By Jennifer Bowers
In 1851, during the World’s Fair in London, a gas stove was introduced.
However, it was not until the 1880s that the technology of gas
stoves really started to become a commercial success.
The delay was due in part to the slow growth of the gas pipe
network. Of course, the first stoves were rather clumsy and awkward,
but soon the creators integrated the oven into the base and the
size was reduced to fit better with the rest of the kitchen appliances.
The cooking stoves of today normally have 2 basic types of ignition
systems, electric and standing pilot. A standing pilot means there
is a small continuous burning gas flame called a pilot light that
is under the cook top, normally between the back and front burners.
The Advantages Of Using Gas Stoves
When the stove gets turned on, the flame lights the gas that
is flowing out of the burners. The advantage of this type of system
over electric stoves, is that it is simple and totally independent
from any other type of outside power source. The one drawback,
is that the flame consumes fuel on a continuous basis, even when
the stove is not being used.
The early gas stoves did not have pilot lights, as they had to
be lit manually with a match. If someone accidentally left the
gas on with the door closed, then gas would fill the stove/oven
and eventually the whole room.
Safety Valves To Prevent Explosions
If any spark, even something as small as an arc when a light
switch gets turned on, could ignite the gas resulting in an explosion.
To prevent this from happening in the future, the manufacturers
developed and installed safety valves.
The safety valve uses a pilot flame that ignites the main burner
when it is turned on, heating a thermocoupler that sends a signal
to the valve to stay open. If for any reason the pilot goes out,
then the thermocoupler cools and signals the valve to close, which
shuts off the gas to the stove.
The Modern Stoves
The modern fireplaces/stoves are designed to burn either propane
or natural gas; they require very little maintenance, emit little
pollution and can be installed pretty much anywhere in your home.
Most often, gas fuel stoves can be made to appear like wood burning
stoves with the large flames and glowing embers.
Using gas fireplaces stoves may also save you money on your heating
bills if you review your options and use what is called zoned
heating; meaning you use the stove to only heat one area of your
home, such as a den or family room.
The newer model gas stoves are also able to be vented outside
through an existing chimney or with a direct vent through a wall
behind the stove. Also, keep in mind that while not all models
require outside venting the EPA does not approve of those models.
About the Author:
Jennifer Bowers has written articles on kitchen tools, cooking, food, and party ideas including
Kitchen Storage,
Kitchen Electrics,
Bakeware,
Cuisinart,
Stainless Steel Cookware,
Cooking,
Food Cooking,
Decaffeinated Coffee,
Ideas For Birthday Parties.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know This About Pellet Stoves?
What is the benefit to owning a pellet stove?
The benefit to owning a pellet stove is that
you will be doing your part to help recycle. Each of the pellets
is made from recycled material.
They are compressed and will burn much
hotter than other heating methods which mean that you will have
to use less material. Even the pellet stoves are more environmentally
friendly.
Each stove comes equipped with fans that
help to even distribute the heat throughout the space.
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