Steve had us help on his fireplace project:
YUK!
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Remove the nasty stuff and move on.
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The pan was installed because Steve wanted a remote control, battery operated ignition.
Since there was no easy way to access the electronics to change the batteries, we created a trap door.
We have hidden many access panels this way. There is a right way and there is defiantly a WRONG way to do this. We have repaired many attempts, be careful on who does your work.
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Now you see the hidden panel exposed.
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The electronics are down below, kept nice and cool.
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Now for testing, we test for operation and heat transfer to insure you do not have any issues.
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The glass that was installed is Starfire Base Glass
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Here is the surround that will be installed
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![Steve Clendenen Surround and Hidden Ignition Steve Clendenen Surround and Hidden Ignition](/gallery/183065/Steve_Clendenen_Surround_and_Hidden_Ignition.jpg)
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Click HERE or on the picture to see how it was transformed to this!
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From THIS! (BELOW) again YUK!
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And finished. Steve did not send us finished pictures, but you get the idea. But we still ask occasionally.
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