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  1. plumb_know

    flueless gas fire installation advise

    Hi Everyone, I have customer who would like a flueless gas fire installed in a conservatory, but i have no where do put in a permanent vent all walls are internal except one which has big doors & supporting pillars which i cant drill though. But the extension has glass roof with permanent...
  2. J

    Baxi Bermuda PW5 Gas Fire Problem

    Hi all, i have the above gas fire with back boiler. The boiler is working fine but there is a problem with the fire after first light of the cold season(cold according to my wife). The ignition has always been tempramentel so we have always used a "clicker" gas igniter. We press the knob down...
  3. B

    Gas fire closure plate

    Hello, I have a gas fire which has been unused for some time. It has a rectangular vent protruding from the rear. There used to be a closure plate with a rectangualr slot but this is now lost. The closure plate for this fire is no longer available as a spare part. Q1. Do new gas fires...
  4. Steve weightman

    High output gas fire

    I'm looking to supply and fit an outset convector fire and need a decent looking LFE with a good output I've seen the Robinson willey firecharm at 4.4kw is there anything bigger. Thanks
  5. hammers4spanner

    Gas fire at risk situation

    I installed gas fire few months ago and it ended up going faulty so the customer put a warranty claim in. Engineer came out and repaired fire then at risked it shut it down. Said it could topple out of fire place due to movement which is impossible as it was difficult to fit and the cables were...
  6. Scott_D

    Gas fire restrictor elbow

    I am removing a fire on Monday and need to pick up a plug for the restrictor elbow Does anyone know off the top of your head is it a 1/4” or 3/8” plug needed?
  7. T

    Gas fire , chimney liner query. Minimum 125mm/5” ?

    hello, I have a question regarding the minimum size of a chimney for a gas fire. The builder doing the house refurbishment has apparently got fires included in his gas safe, so they are undertaking the work. They are building a chimney breast from new, there are 2 basket gas fires rated at...
  8. G

    Thorn Housewarmer S Gas Fire & Back Boiler

    Hi, I wondered if anyone could explain how the gas fire ignites and gets its gas supply on the Thorn Housewarmer S Back Boiler & Fire combination. I'm happy with lighting the back boiler pilot and firing it up, but not clear on the fire i.e. is it electric ignition or does it have its own pilot...
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  9. J

    BS5440-1 preventing gas fire upgrade.... Help!!

    Hi - I would like to replace our existing Gas Fire, which is the original appliance fitted from new 20 years ago. The issue is that Gas Safe regulations have changed since and mean that our property (and many others could not be constructed this way!). Our gas fire (a balanced flue) vents...
  10. stings27

    Baxi VP gas fire problem.

    Hi all. Had a customer ring last night regarding a problem with their baxi VP gas fire. Works fine on the 2nd setting but as soon as it’s turned up to 3 , stays lit for around 15 minutes then turns itself off. It can then be re-lit but turns itself off again. Never heard of this before wonder...
  11. finchy01

    Balanced flue gas fire

    Morning all, a new customer has approached me asking for a balanced flue fire as there current fireplace has had the chimney removed. The only problem is there is a garage the other side of the wall. I've installed a few like for like fires but never a Balenced for our fan flue one. Do you know...
  12. B

    Gas fire identification

    Hello all, Just wondering if anyone out there can identify the gas fire from the picture. It says manufactured in Birmingham by either BFO or BFD. Any help appreciated
  13. Super Mario

    Capping off gas fire old pipe

    what fitting would You use here?
  14. S

    Fitting a Gas Fire on an external wall.

    Hi all. My mother has a large lounge with central heating. Because the layout forces a sofa to block a rad she also uses a portable gas heater in the winter months. She now wants to replace this with a fitted unit. The lounge has a faux surround on an external wall with no obstructions outside...
  15. hary_j

    Help with identifying gas fire Make

    Evening guys, Can anyone help with the Make & Model of the gas fire shown? Excuse the blacked out image. Thanks
  16. B

    How to properly disconnect a gas fire

    Hi, I need the gas supply to my gas fire capped as I want to remove my gas fire. I attach a photo of the elbow restrictor, which has a shut off valve underneath it. I have been given a 'provisional estimate' of £150 for the job by one gas safe engineer (which makes me think that he doesn't...
  17. S

    Gas fire mystery problem

    Hi all, I'm a member of the public with a persistent problem with a gas fire that's been looked at a couple of times and is still not right. I'm not looking to repair it myself but just want a bit of impartial input before I spend any more on it! Basically it's a new (less than one year old)...
  18. A

    cooker and gas fire installations

    Hello I'm doing a gas engineers course and I'm struggling to find any work experience for cooker and gas fire installations. Seems nobody wants new gas fire these days. I'm looking for someone to take me on a job just so I can complete my assignment. I'm based in London and I'm happy to pay if...
  19. Keefy

    Brand new gas fire for sale

    Selling an unopened one of these: Valor Blenheim Brass Inset Gas Fire | Departments | DIY at B&Q £100+Recorded postage.
  20. J

    Can anyone service my gas fire - no tools/info left left by seller - Gazco Eclipse type

    I have inherited what looks similar to the current Gazco Eclipse gas fire but the sellers left no instructions. I have had 3 gas engineers in the house but none are familiar with the model and specifically how it is opened/accessed to begin with. One did say it looks like an allen key...
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