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Gas Fire thoughts
I have a Magiglo Gas fire with an open bed of "coals" under a pre-cast flue
formed in the inner blocks of the cavity wall. A recent post made me realise that it is very innefficient and I also get a cold draught from the chimney whith certain conditions. What are the options? I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. We don't really like fires behind glass - but this might be a dated prejudice. Any suggestions for something that would be energy efficient and avoid the draughty flue - and be complient with regulations? |
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"DerbyBorn" wrote in message 2.236... I have a Magiglo Gas fire with an open bed of "coals" under a pre-cast flue formed in the inner blocks of the cavity wall. A recent post made me realise that it is very innefficient and I also get a cold draught from the chimney whith certain conditions. What are the options? I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. We don't really like fires behind glass - but this might be a dated prejudice. Any suggestions for something that would be energy efficient and avoid the draughty flue - and be complient with regulations? http://www.fireplacestoreonline.com/...flue-gas-fire/ https://uk.search.yahoo.com/search;_...p&fr2=&iscqry= |
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DerbyBorn wrote:
I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. Why not? I've had a balanced flue boiler through a cavity wall for years? |
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: DerbyBorn wrote: I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. Why not? I've had a balanced flue boiler through a cavity wall for years? I have obviously misinterpreted this on the Magiglo website Q&A Q. Can I run the ducting from a Duo Power Side Vent through the cavity wall of my house? A. Unfortunately no. Building Regulations will not permit. |
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DerbyBorn wrote:
Bob Minchin wrote I have obviously misinterpreted this on the Magiglo website Q&A Q. Can I run the ducting from a Duo Power Side Vent through the cavity wall of my house? A. Unfortunately no. Building Regulations will not permit. That does seem a little strange, especially considering the brochure shows such terminals on what looks very much like a cavity wall. I wonder if what they really are responding to is "Can I run the ducting laterally in the cavity wall of my house?", as opposed to simply passing straight through it. Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK Plant amazing Acers. |
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On 3/21/2014 7:31 AM, Chris J Dixon wrote:
DerbyBorn wrote: Bob Minchin wrote I have obviously misinterpreted this on the Magiglo website Q&A Q. Can I run the ducting from a Duo Power Side Vent through the cavity wall of my house? A. Unfortunately no. Building Regulations will not permit. That does seem a little strange, especially considering the brochure shows such terminals on what looks very much like a cavity wall. I wonder if what they really are responding to is "Can I run the ducting laterally in the cavity wall of my house?", as opposed to simply passing straight through it. That would make sense. Pity the Q&A were so ambiguously written. |
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S Viemeister wrote in
: On 3/21/2014 7:31 AM, Chris J Dixon wrote: DerbyBorn wrote: Bob Minchin wrote I have obviously misinterpreted this on the Magiglo website Q&A Q. Can I run the ducting from a Duo Power Side Vent through the cavity wall of my house? A. Unfortunately no. Building Regulations will not permit. That does seem a little strange, especially considering the brochure shows such terminals on what looks very much like a cavity wall. I wonder if what they really are responding to is "Can I run the ducting laterally in the cavity wall of my house?", as opposed to simply passing straight through it. That would make sense. Pity the Q&A were so ambiguously written. It caught me out! I am assuming it meant sideways now. |
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On 21/03/2014 10:25, Bob Minchin wrote:
DerbyBorn wrote: I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. Why not? I've had a balanced flue boiler through a cavity wall for years? x2 Malcolm |
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"DerbyBorn" wrote in message 2.236... Bob Minchin wrote in : DerbyBorn wrote: I recall reading that I cannot fit a balanced flue through a cavity wall (although where the fire is fitted there is only the outer leaf of bricks behind the fire. Why not? I've had a balanced flue boiler through a cavity wall for years? I have obviously misinterpreted this on the Magiglo website Q&A Q. Can I run the ducting from a Duo Power Side Vent through the cavity wall of my house? A. Unfortunately no. Building Regulations will not permit. They must mean running in side the cavity. http://www.thefirebasket.com/uploads...s_-_BMF167.pdf See Pare 25. Baz |
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