Designer's Lighting Gas and Electric Lanterns FAQ
1. What types of finishes are available?
Designer’s Lighting offer a large variety of finish options. Designer’s Lighting has five standard and six custom finishes available for their lanterns. Designer’s Lighting’s faux hand finishes have been specifically formulated to stand the test of time. Each layer of color is applied by hand with the highest quality paint products, resulting in superior durability and a distinctive old world appearance. The finish of a Designer’s lighting Lantern is backed up with a 2 year warranty.
2. How do I know that my Designer's Lighting gas or electric lantern fixture will be approved in my area?
All Designer’s Lighting gas and electric lanterns are U.L. certified. This certification applies to natural gas, propane and electric versions of their lanterns. This certification satisfies almost all local codes. For more information about codes, contact a local installation professional.
3. How do I clean/care for my Designer's Lighting gas or electric fixture?
Virtually no maintenance is necessary, as our fixtures are handcrafted to last a lifetime. On occasion, the glass may be cleaned after the panes are carefully removed.
4. What type of construction methods are used for building a Designer's Lighting gas or electric lantern?
Designer’s Lighitng gas and electric lanterns are built with the finest metals like aluminum, brass, copper and forged iron. Painted finishes are a heat resistant paint and are backed up by a 2 year warranty. Designer’s Lighting gas and electric lanterns are assembled using only the highest quality AGA and UL components. Each fixture is then inspected and individually tested before shipment.
5. How many inches must a fixture hang from a ceiling on a porch?
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z2231.1 (NFPA54) requires that there must be at least 12” clearance above a hanging gas light. However, as always, local code prevails.
6. What is the required code from the flame to the combustible wall?
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z2231.1 (NFPA54) requires that there must be at least 6” clearance from the flame to the wall. However, as always, local code prevails.
7. How high should my flame be?
For optimum beauty and economy, Designer's Lighting gas lantern lights are designed for a flame to not exceed two inches in height.
8. How many BTUs does each fixture use?
BTU ratings for Designer’s Lighting gas lanterns using natural gas are rated at 2200 BTU’s per hour, and for lanterns using propane are rated at 3600 BTU’s per hour.
9. May I use propane for my gas fixture?
Yes, Designer’s Lighting fixtures offer a burner assembly specifically designed to accommodate propane.
10. What is the standard size for the post mount attachment?
The standard post size is 3”. Solara gas and electric Lanterns can customize an attachment to accommodate any size post.
11. What is the size of the standard back plate?
The standard back plate is designed to cover a standard 4” octagon box. Designer’s Lighting gas lanterns have a standard size back plate that is 12.5” tall x 6” wide.
12. Does Designer's Lighting gas and electric lanterns offer the option to operate their gas lanterns with a switch?
Yes! Designer’s Lighting offers the widest range of ignition systems and safety controls for gas lanterns. Designer’s Lighting electronic ignition gas lantern models come complete with everything you need for installation. The low voltage transformer for the ignition system is included and incorporated into the back plate of each lantern ordered with the electronic ignition option. The self-igniting ignition system fully shuts off gas supply when not in use and automatically lights the burner when activated.
You can also order the Semi-automatic ignition is a less expensive alternative to the fully automatic electronic ignition system. This Semi-Automatic ignition system has a constant pilot light and automatically turns of the main burner for day time savings on gas use and automatically turns on at night time. This semi-automatic ignition system also features a thermo-coupler to shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame blows out.