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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 14:38:11 GMT
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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 14:41:03 GMT
The photo on the bottom o fthe previous page is the replacement fireplace. the gas fire that is going to be fitted is a different one from that photo. It isn't an inset gas fire.
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Post by tomplum on Aug 6, 2022 15:24:35 GMT
ok stage one, that brass fitting on the left hand side, Take the screwed cap off with a screw driver, inside is another screw, screw that screw down clockwise, that will shut off the gas to the fire, for safety, turn the gas off at the meter first, then remove the fire,
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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 15:51:57 GMT
thanks tom what is stage 2?
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Post by tomplum on Aug 6, 2022 16:19:53 GMT
remove the fire, there may be screws , just try pulling it, if it slides out alls well but if won't move, look for screws through the back and maby feet too,
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Post by tomplum on Aug 6, 2022 16:24:29 GMT
Once its free, undo the gas pipe underneath, have some washing up liquid and water in a sqeasy bottle to spray round the pipe, to check for gas escapes, even with the isolator off and the meter off, you might still get a ' let by' of gas,
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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 18:21:58 GMT
thanks tom and what is stage 3?
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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 18:23:09 GMT
any chance I can have all the stages please tom?
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Post by tomplum on Aug 6, 2022 18:54:45 GMT
Once the fire is out and you have no gas leaks, Its time to clean the chimney, Thats a dirty job, Sheet the opening of the chimney and dush sheet all the furniture and shove a chimney cleaning brush up there, try to keep all the soot/ dust in the fire place and hover it all up,
Next, You'll need to size up the opening for your new fire, This may entail taking out the existing the old fireplace and building a new one,
when you've done that, fit the new fire, pipe it up with 10mm or 8mm copper pipe, don't use plastic at all,
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Post by battle1066 on Aug 6, 2022 19:06:25 GMT
This is worth a read www.fireplacesareus.co.uk/shop/help-and-adviceAlso check the section on class 1 flues. And as Dafty says your new fire may need a fused spur for the fan or back lights etc - if you install that type so look at its requirements. |
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Post by aj on Aug 6, 2022 19:18:18 GMT
ok tom what is the best way to take pipe into opening so its not too visible.. At the moment its running in 15mm pipe along the side of the chimney breast and then across the front in 8/10mm.
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 6, 2022 20:04:41 GMT
The type of fire you propose fitting AJ, the gas pipe is installed in the Catchment Area & into the back of the Fire.
You really need a Gas Safe Plumber.
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Post by tomplum on Aug 6, 2022 20:30:30 GMT
Dick's right there AJ because, the gas pipe will need altering from where that brass fitting is , Out of the wall and fed under the floor, coming out inside the fireplace above the finished floor level and be moveable because, when the new fireplace is finished, the fire will need to be connected, then slid in place and gas tight before screwing in down in position, The importance of safety with gas cannot be over stessed,
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 7, 2022 10:43:14 GMT
This is a detail from the latest GasEngineer magazine. I’ve posted this up for a little more detail. It’s not for your guidance aj, as wholeheartedly advise you to get a GS Plumber to do & certify the work. You must not DIY it!!  |
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Post by aj on Aug 7, 2022 15:12:52 GMT
Yes tom and dick. I am getting a gas safe plumber to relocate pipe just wondering what the best way to relocate it i.e bury in wall etc. .as its s a concrete floor. I want to fit fireplace myself. Tom how do I just wanted to isolste gas and remove old fireplace myself.
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