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FAQ
Q. How much does it cost to operate gas lanterns?
A. A good estimate is that it will cost between 10 to 15 dollars a month per month. However, if you want a more accurate figure, here is a chart to help you estimate based on your local gas prices.
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Natural Gas |
Liquid Propane |
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Bevolo |
2083 BTUs |
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Copper Creations |
1500 BTUs |
6713 BTUs |
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Copper Lighting Company |
1460 BTUs |
1280 BTUs |
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Copper Sculptures |
3451 BTUs (4854 dbl. burner) |
2800 BTUs (4854 dbl. burner) |
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Cunningham |
1436 BTUs |
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Faubourg |
3500 BTUs |
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Flambeaux |
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Legendary Lighting |
3451 BTUs (4854 dbl. burner) |
2800 BTUs (4854 dbl. burner) |
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Maxim |
2200 BTUs |
3600 BTUs |
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New Orleans Gas Lanterns |
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Q. Are your lanterns certified?
A. Most of the companies we sell have certification on almost all of their lanterns. Within some of the comanies, there may be some lanterns that are not certified. The following is a chart that lists the certification that each companies lanterns have received.
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Certification |
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Bevolo |
ETL |
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Copper Creations |
N/A |
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Copper Lighting Company |
ETL |
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Copper Sculptures |
CSA |
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Cunningham |
AGA(valve) |
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Faubourg |
CSA |
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Flambeaux |
UL |
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Legendary Lighting |
CSA |
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Maxim |
UL-CSA-AGA |
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New Orleans Gas Lanterns |
CSA(gas)-UL(electric)
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***Certification is for lights only. Certification for light w/electronic ignition system on a per lamp basis.***
Q. How long does it take for lanterns to arrive once they are ordered?
A. The times posted on our website are estimates based on previous experience. Often, your lights will arrive well before the stated time. Sometimes, however, lights may take longer than expected. Most of the lanterns on legacylanterns.com are built to order. Because we do have 4 lighting showrooms, we stock a lot of gas lanterns. In that case, we will ship them out of our stock, and they will arrive very soon. To get an idea of how long your lights should take, please feel free to ask one of our customer service representatives.
Q. How much light will a gas lantern provide?
A. To be completely honest, not much. A gas lantern is intended to add warmth to the look of a home. We recommend supplementing their light output with another brighter source.
Q. Can I turn my light on and off with a switch?
A. Some of our lanterns are offered on our website with an electronic ignition. Others may be available as an option, but may not be listed on our site. If a lantern that you want is not offered with an EI system, please ask and we can tell you if it is possible. Legacylanterns.com does not recommend the use of electronic igniters. The beauty of a gas lantern is in the flame, and that flame is visible day and night. It is for this reason and the fact that igniters complicate the installation process greatly that we do not recommend them. Legacy Lanterns does not warranty ignition systems on our lanterns, because most of the problems with igniters are due to errors on the part of the installer. We can provide replacement parts and advice, but free replacements will be provided only in clear cut cases of manufacturer defect to be determined by Legacy.
Q. Do your lights blow out?
A. Yes. All open flames have the possibility of blowing out. There are ways to help prevent this. Some companies offer a wind guard that can help lessen the problem. Unfortunately, sometimes there is nothing that can be done to keep a lantern from blowing out. This is due to a combination of factors. The placement of the lantern on the building, the building on the lot, and wind patterns all affect the lanterns ability to remain lit. Often, it will seem as though the wind is barely blowing, but the factors involved somehow succeed in blowing the flame out. This is the nature of gas lanterns, and cannot be known until the light is installed.
Q. Why do my propane lights turn black?
A. It is possible that natural gas lanterns were shipped by mistake. This is easily remedied by sending out easy to install parts. If the lights are found to be equipped for propane, it could be a case of "dirty propane".
Q. Are there any rules for placing a lantern on my house?
A. There are rules set forth by the ANZI standards, but local codes should be consulted for final placement. Gas lanterns are not to be mounted on a combustible surface.
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