Post Mount Gas Lamp

qn came up a while ago - they are not terifically expensive to run but produce some tons of Carbon dioxide each year ==> view them as "this homeowner doesn't give a *%&^$ about the environment" signs lit up in rather pathetically useless light.

Posted by: guest at October 21, 2007 11:30 PM

how much more carbon dioxide than the people running their mouth like you?? 11:30??

They aren't that much more wasteful than regular lights that emit and waste energy as well.

Not exactly sure where'd you get them. Home depot doesn't carry them.

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 12:03 AM

My limestone townhouse had one too, but some bum kicked it and I ended up with a gas leak. I converted to electric. A gas lamp is cheaper that an electric bulb. It operates like a pilot light. You can have it always on at a dim flame or manually increase the flame. There may be automatic features also. It is definitely worth it, it is very beautiful and will make your home distinguished. 11:30 PM is clueless... A gas lamp is more environmentally friendly than an electric bulb.

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 12:10 AM

I am 12:10... you don't need to get con ed involved... just get a plumber to do the job right. There are some nice gas lamps in brooklyn heights.

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 12:14 AM

OP Here,

Thanks 12:14.

Where in Brooklyn Heights? What's the approximate cost?

Is it something I could do myself, or do I really need a plumber?

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 12:28 AM

prev posts on topic:

http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2007/04/putting_in_gas.php

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 2:05 AM

they look beautiful, go for it!

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 9:37 AM

OP Again,

thanks for the previous threads. I've seen them b/4, hence my need to post here. Nothing states "where" I can get the gas lamps specifically. Nor how much I should expect to spend. I'm looking for Specifics.

Thanks in advance!

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 9:44 AM

I had a similar experience when we bought our CG Brownstone. The gas line was intact but the glass was cracked, and the mantles missing and it was obvious that it had not been lit in many years.

I called ConEd and they sent someone out who scratched his head and said that they did not really deal with this and then showed me how to turn the valve on.

I found new mantles at local hardware stores, but could not get it to light. In the end I replaced the burner. Once I got it lit, it has kept burning for several years without any maintenance.

I tried to find the website I bought everything from, here's a different site with the same stuff

http://www.easylivingsystems.com/gas-lite_burner_valve.htm

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 4:22 PM

Thanks 4:22!

Finally, someone that answers the questions asked, and doesn't bother with opinionated banter! You're a god send!

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 5:12 PM

12:10 again... I have seen them in the heights in a dead end private streets.. I believe it is Love lane or near there... I am not sure of the cost, but if you own a brownstone it should not be an issue. I would get a plumber...

Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 10:08 PM

I've seen them on the street PS 8 is on in the Heights. There's also one on either Clinton or Henry, don't know the cross street but it's that fabulous corner building with the goldfish pond and nautical gear on the roofdeck.

Posted by: guest at October 23, 2007 1:29 PM