On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:13:02 -0800, HulloSon wrote:

LP is skyhigh $$$ in our area (Westminster MD). I'm looking into
replacing our LP fireplace w/an electric model. 1) I need to cap the gas
line. What do I need to do with the flue? 2) electric fp , 120vac vs.
220 vac; is worth the expense of running a 220 line to the fireplace?
p=ie , 220 will draw less current, any other considerations?
3) any qualified professionals in Westminster MD area? This is not
somethng I want to tackle myself.
thnx in advance
S

cost of LP gas will be going down after the winter of 08-09 passes.
Current cost of LP related to last summer's economy breaking high prices
of Crude Oil. I, of course, am presuming your fireplace is not your
primary house heating source.

IMHO, cost of Electricity will not go down as much, since the higher
Utility revenues will allow building of "Greener" generation plants.
Expect Electric bills to grow per cost of Kilowatt-hours goes up.

Make your decision based on heating, or aesthetics, but not on current
cost of LP gas.

And yes, both 120 and the 240 volt systems will probably draw the same
amount energy, but you will have less power loss in the electric lines
with the higher voltage (power lines heat up slightly with higher
current.)