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Which Fireplace Log Ignition Type Is Best For My Home?

Which Fireplace Log Ignition Type Is Best For My Home?

The ignition types are another important part of your fireplace log set. So, how do you determine how you want your fire to start? There are three main ignition types for fireplace logs: match light, standing, and IPI. Let's discuss those now.

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Match Light: A match light fireplace log set technically doesn't have an ignition system, so calling it an ignition type might need to be clarified. These log sets are also called "no pilot" on our website and are typically lit via match, as the name implies. Due to their mechanical simplicity, these are often the lowest-cost ignition systems.

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Dani Bell

Dani, our Head Writer and Editor, has been in the hearth and fireplace industry for six years. She has written a number of our articles for both eFireplaceStore and eCanopy to balance technical knowledge with customer-friendly terminology and style. Currently, she is studying to earn all of her National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certifications and works with the content department to add products to the eFireplaceStore and eCanopy websites.

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