"Hole in the wall" gas fire
Discussion
We currently have a couple of gas fires that work well but are mingers in the looks department. I quite fancy replacing them with hole-in-the-wall type gas fires. Had a chat with a woman in town earlier at a fire-place type shop when I found that she didn't know hardly anything and was really bad at explaining what she did know. So I have a brochure, but would appreciate if anyone who has had one fitted could give me any more information, specifically:
Are they as controllable as the ones we have now? these have 3 or 4 radiants (think that's what they are called), squarish white grille-like bricks. They can go from 3 or 4 full on to just one on or one on half power on the smaller fire, I have been told that each one of these is 1kw. The brochure says that the HIW type go from about 2-4kw.
Are they difficult to fit? Current fires are hanging on the side of chimney breasts but no mantle type surround 10 and 20cm from bottom of fire to the floor.
Anything else I should know?
Are they as controllable as the ones we have now? these have 3 or 4 radiants (think that's what they are called), squarish white grille-like bricks. They can go from 3 or 4 full on to just one on or one on half power on the smaller fire, I have been told that each one of these is 1kw. The brochure says that the HIW type go from about 2-4kw.
Are they difficult to fit? Current fires are hanging on the side of chimney breasts but no mantle type surround 10 and 20cm from bottom of fire to the floor.
Anything else I should know?
It may take abit of modding on the chimney breast.
Sounds like your current fire is hung on the wall with the gas attached via a pipe.
The hole in the wall one would need a hole the same size so may need for some bricks to come out and replastering.
They do look alot nicer but check the heat output as some don't let as much heat out so as long as the output is the same then i'd it go for it.
Sounds like your current fire is hung on the wall with the gas attached via a pipe.
The hole in the wall one would need a hole the same size so may need for some bricks to come out and replastering.
They do look alot nicer but check the heat output as some don't let as much heat out so as long as the output is the same then i'd it go for it.
If it's a gas fire that you're looking to take out and replace with a new one, you'll need a Gas Safe registered man to fit it.
The gas line within the house needs to be tested for soundness prior to any work being done and then again afterwards. You don't want a gas leak going on that you don't know about.
The gas line within the house needs to be tested for soundness prior to any work being done and then again afterwards. You don't want a gas leak going on that you don't know about.
You need a qualified "Gas Safe Registered" (previously Corgi) fitter to install it, but there are now flueless gas fires that can be safely installed pretty much anywhere where there is a supply. I know because we had one fitted about 18 months ago, and we are very happy with it. It is a very modern 'hole in the wall' style fire.
I know, I didn't believe it when I heard it either...
I know, I didn't believe it when I heard it either...
Thanks for the replies, I have no intention of doing any fitting myself.
The flueless ones look interesting, but potentially scary - or maybe I just read the wrong webpages. There is a lot of info saying they need to be serviced every year and that many gas fitters won't service them (inc. British Gas). The missus has decided she's not having one of those anyway.
The flueless ones look interesting, but potentially scary - or maybe I just read the wrong webpages. There is a lot of info saying they need to be serviced every year and that many gas fitters won't service them (inc. British Gas). The missus has decided she's not having one of those anyway.
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