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Gas Tumble Drier
Another thread mentioned gas tumble dyiers.
I am interested in one but would like to know the gas side of things. I see that it must be vented to remove the combustion products and that is fair enough. As to the gas side, I suppose that a 15mm supply would be ok, but if the suitable source of supply is not adjacent then having it fitted could add a fairly hefty 50% to the cost of the appliance?? Also am I likely to find an appropriate fitter for a tumble drier?? Cheers for any comments. |
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Ericp wrote in
: You are most likely to be OK with 15mm pipework as tumble dryers seem to consume around 3kw (the equivelent of one cooker burner on full) As to proximity of suitable gas supply that can be determined by a visit from a gas fitter who should have TUMBLE DRYER (LAU 1) on his Gas safe card. Go to http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ for a list of suitable companies in your area. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- |
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"Heliotrope Smith" wrote in message .121... Ericp wrote in : You are most likely to be OK with 15mm pipework as tumble dryers seem to consume around 3kw (the equivelent of one cooker burner on full) As to proximity of suitable gas supply that can be determined by a visit from a gas fitter who should have TUMBLE DRYER (LAU 1) on his Gas safe card. Go to http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ for a list of suitable companies in your area. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- ive had a white knight gas dryer for 12 years, brilliant piece of kit and we would never go back to electric |
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On 24 Oct, 16:38, "Bob" wrote:
ive had a white knight gas dryer for 12 years, brilliant piece of kit and we would never go back to electric Just out of curiosity, what are the benefits for you? I have an electric one, but gas units were installed in my uni halls of residence, but other than *knowing* that, I would be oblivious to the differences. Cheers. |
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On Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:59:25 +0000 (UTC), Heliotrope Smith
wrote: Ericp wrote in : You are most likely to be OK with 15mm pipework as tumble dryers seem to consume around 3kw (the equivelent of one cooker burner on full) As to proximity of suitable gas supply that can be determined by a visit from a gas fitter who should have TUMBLE DRYER (LAU 1) on his Gas safe card. Go to http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ for a list of suitable companies in your area. Many thanks for the LAU 1 techie bit. I take it that it would be solidly plumbed in and not on a cooker type flexible connector? That does have a major impact on the site for it. Cheers. |
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Ericp wrote in
: On Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:59:25 +0000 (UTC), Heliotrope Smith wrote: Ericp wrote in m: .. I take it that it would be solidly plumbed in and not on a cooker type flexible connector? That does have a major impact on the site for it. Cheers. The regulations do not permit fixed pipework for connection to a gas tumble dryer. A suitable flexible connector only may be used. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- |
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On Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:36:19 +0000 (UTC), Heliotrope Smith
wrote: Ericp wrote in : On Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:59:25 +0000 (UTC), Heliotrope Smith wrote: Ericp wrote in : . I take it that it would be solidly plumbed in and not on a cooker type flexible connector? That does have a major impact on the site for it. Cheers. The regulations do not permit fixed pipework for connection to a gas tumble dryer. A suitable flexible connector only may be used. Cheers for that. That does limit position choice a tad but a lump hammer and boulster may widen it a bit. |
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Ericp wrote:
Another thread mentioned gas tumble dyiers. I am interested in one but would like to know the gas side of things. I see that it must be vented to remove the combustion products and that is fair enough. As to the gas side, I suppose that a 15mm supply would be ok, but if the suitable source of supply is not adjacent then having it fitted could add a fairly hefty 50% to the cost of the appliance?? Also am I likely to find an appropriate fitter for a tumble drier?? Cheers for any comments. Do it yourself? Ours came with pretty clear instructions regarding ventilation requirements and fitting in general. Of course, sorting your gas supply out will take some time/money/thought and shouldn't be undertaken unless you're "competent". That said, it ain't rocket science. One thing puzzles me about the instructions with our old White Knight though, it states that for rooms less than 10 cubic metres, an extra 100 square cm of fixed ventilation must be installed. Fair enough, but it then goes on to say that a window must be kept open during use. Can't see the logic in this. Tim |
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On Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:39:42 +0100, "Tim Downie"
wrote: Ericp wrote: Another thread mentioned gas tumble dyiers. I am interested in one but would like to know the gas side of things. I see that it must be vented to remove the combustion products and that is fair enough. As to the gas side, I suppose that a 15mm supply would be ok, but if the suitable source of supply is not adjacent then having it fitted could add a fairly hefty 50% to the cost of the appliance?? Also am I likely to find an appropriate fitter for a tumble drier?? Cheers for any comments. Do it yourself? Ours came with pretty clear instructions regarding ventilation requirements and fitting in general. Of course, sorting your gas supply out will take some time/money/thought and shouldn't be undertaken unless you're "competent". That said, it ain't rocket science. I have never felt really competent with gas, except for altering pipework where necessary. I prefer to leave Install alone and pay for it. I once intended to buy a manometer but it would be used once a decade. One thing puzzles me about the instructions with our old White Knight though, it states that for rooms less than 10 cubic metres, an extra 100 square cm of fixed ventilation must be installed. Fair enough, but it then goes on to say that a window must be kept open during use. Can't see the logic in this. Tim Overkill to absolutely prevent trouble and liability. Forty years ago I installed a gas fire with back boiler in my mothers victorian house. The draughts even had draughts but I still installed the air brick in the wall. It was covered over immediately the fire was passed as it made the room totally unlivable. Same in every house I have ever been in. Probably more relevant in modern airtight houses than then. |
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