{"product_id":"empire-comfort-systems-millivolt-slope-glaze-burner-30-2","title":"Empire Comfort Systems Millivolt Slope Glaze Burner, 30\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Empire Comfort Systems Millivolt Slope Glaze Burner is built for a 30\" log set and weighs in at 30 lbs. — substantial enough that you know you're holding something built to last, not something that rattles around in the firebox. At its core, this is a millivolt burner, which means it generates its own small electrical current from a standing pilot to operate the valve. No wall outlet, no battery pack, no dependency on household current. When the grid goes down on the coldest night of the year, this burner keeps going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slope glaze construction is what separates a burner that merely produces flame from one that produces convincing flame. The angled, glazed surface distributes the burn in a way that mimics the irregular, organic character of a real wood fire — not a uniform blue ring, but a layered, dimensional display that reads as genuinely alive. Paired with a quality 30\" log set, the result is a hearth that earns a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillivolt systems are a time-tested standard in hearth installations precisely because of their simplicity and self-sufficiency. The thermocouple or thermopile generates just enough voltage to hold the gas valve open, which means the entire system operates as a closed loop — no external power source in the control circuit. For installations in cabins, rooms without nearby outlets, or any space where electrical reliability is a concern, millivolt is the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt $1,189.00, this is a burner intended for a permanent, considered installation — not a seasonal novelty. It ships at 30 lbs., reflecting the quality of materials used in its construction. Note that this unit is designed specifically for use with a 30\" log set; pairing it with a different log set size is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building or upgrading a hearth and want a burner that operates independently of your home's electrical system while delivering a flame presentation worth gathering around, this Empire unit makes a straightforward, well-qualified case for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for use with a 30\" log set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillivolt operation — no external electricity required to run the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding pilot generates its own current via thermocouple or thermopile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope glaze burner design produces a layered, realistic flame pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinues to operate independently during power outages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips at 30 lbs. — solid, durable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Empire Comfort Systems, a dedicated hearth manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited for installations where electrical access is limited or unreliable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Weight Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054096048336,"sku":"VFSR30LP","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/3999\/5088\/files\/VFSR30L_01.jpg?v=1782712085","url":"https:\/\/www.shopsandersgas.com\/products\/empire-comfort-systems-millivolt-slope-glaze-burner-30-2","provider":"Shop Sanders Gas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}