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June 21, 2005
Connecting a Gas Lamp
Hello there!
I own a brownstone in Bed Stuy. I think I have the original gas lamp
out front that I would like to have reconnected. I looked inside and it’s definitely not electric. I called KeySpan to see if they hook up gas lamps and the guy told me they do it when they’re not busy. When is that? I asked. No idea was the reply. So KeySpan is hopeless.
Does anyone know any companies that install gas lamps?
Thank you!
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seems to me to be an incredible waste of fossil fuel everytime i see one burning. why not just go with one that fits your architectural contest that has solar on the top...i'm seeing those more and more and it seems more sustainable.
just a suggestion
Posted by: anon at June 21, 2005 4:47 PM
I would think any decent plumber should be able to run your gas line to that light... seems like a lot of trouble though.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 21, 2005 7:21 PM
Any plumber can do it. I have one in front of my house that was not working when we bought the house 4 years ago. We spent a grand total of $75 to get the line fixed, and the gas cost is not noticeable. Don't be a sucker and use those nasty mantle sacky thingies that give off what feels like flourescent light. Do yourself and your neighbors a favor and get an open-flame attachment like one of these old-school charmers:
http://www.gasproductscompany.com/gas_lights/parts.htm
The "open flame burner" towards the bottom costs twenty bucks and screws right on. You'll be the toast of town.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 21, 2005 9:17 PM
We inherited an outdoor gas lamp when we bought our place in Carrol Gardens. I also called Keyspan, and they sent someone out to check the line, but would not touch the lamp. I did a google search on the markings on the underside of the cap, and found John at Fines Gas. http://www.finesgasappliance.com/lamps-lights.html. He was very knowlegable, and very helpful on the phone. He sells a full replacement kit that screws into the pipe where it comes into the globe at the top. It's burning now over a year with out any need for maintenance. And it has the 'nasty mantle sacky thingies' but I don't care. It looks good, and its added security at the front of the house.
Posted by: Stephen Jess at June 22, 2005 4:58 PM
Solar is a great idea. Any idea where to get one? I was going to ask about the cost of having the gas on the whole time. Glad to hear it's negligable.
Posted by: Pietro at June 23, 2005 10:27 AM
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