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General
» I currently have natural gas heating but have a solid fuel fireplace, can I get a gas fire?
» I am not living in the town where the natural gas lines run. Can I still get a gas appliance?
» What is a flue?
» I don't have a chimney or a flue in the room, can I have a gas fire or stove installed?
» Should I have any type of inspection done to my gas appliance after installation?
» Can I install a gas appliance myself?
» How safe are gas appliances? |
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I currently have natural gas heating but have a solid fuel fireplace, can I get a gas fire?
Yes. Once there is a gas supply in the house, a pipe can be brought to the fireplace. A wide range of gas fire and heating appliances can then be provided to suit the specific situation
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I am not living in the town where the natural gas lines run. Can I still get a gas appliance?
Yes. The vast majority of gas appliances including ovens, hobs, stoves, fires and hole in the wall fires can be used by utilising LPG gas. LPG is a liquid gas which is stored in cylinders outside your house.
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What is a flue?
A flue is normally a spherical outlet which carries away the gases from the appliance and discharges them outside. It is normally enclosed in a chimney. A chimney is a more solid and insulated structure made up from metal or other building materials, which contains a flue.
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I don't have a chimney or a flue in the room, can I have a gas fire or stove installed?
Yes. There are a wide variety of gas fires designed to be installed where there is no chimney in place. These include Flueless units, balanced flued units and fan assisted units. These appliances are suited to different situations and needs and your choice will be effected by heat required, cost, efficiency and style.
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Should I have any type of inspection done to my gas appliance after installation?
Yes. We recommend annual service of all your gas appliances by a qualified serviceperson. This will ensure that your appliance is functioning properly.
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Can I install a gas appliance myself?
Installation of our products must be done in strict accordance with national building codes, and the unit's installation manual. We recommend that our products be installed qualified gas fitter who is a Bord Gais or Calor gas approved installer.
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How safe are gas appliances?
Today, gas appliances are very safe. Gas appliances must undergo extremely rigorous testing to ensure safety. When buying a gas appliance, deal with a reputable outlet and check that the appliance carries the CE mark. (Confirmation that the Appliance is suitable for use in Ireland).There are also stringent regulations concerning the installation of gas appliances, again it is vitally important that the installer is approved and competent.
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