 Gas
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| What
is a balanced flue gas stove? |
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The term balanced flue refers to a system
in which the air supply to the appliance is provided solely by a
tube running concentrically on the outside of the flue pipe. Because
the air enters, and the products of combustion leave at the same
point is why the system is referred to as being balanced. A balanced
flue appliance has no room ventilation requirement and can exit
the building at positions not suitable for conventional flue stoves. |
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| What
is a conventional flue gas stove? |
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The term conventional flue means a single
outlet to exhaust the products of combustion and this normally means
utilizing an existing chimney which has been suitably lined, although
a chimney can be constructed. The supply of air necessary for combustion
is provided for by having sufficient ventilation into the room in
which the appliance is installed. |
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What are the flueing options with a balanced flue stove? |
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The flue can exit from the stove either
with a vertical or a vertical horizontal terminal. A comprehensive
document explaining the options can be downloaded from the installation
guides page. Click here |
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| Where
I want to fit the stove their is no outside wall or flue can I still
have a gas stove? |
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Yes it may still be possible as there
are many options available with balanced flue stoves. Balanced flue
is very versatile and can have extra lengths and bends added. The
flue can be terminated horizontally and vertically. |
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| Can
I have a remote control? |
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Yes there are two options of remote control
available multi-function ( programmable and thermostatic ) single
function ( turn up and down ). More info click here |
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| What
type of gas does a gas stove operate with? |
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There are two types of gas our stoves
will operate with:- Natural Gas (Mains Gas) and L.P.G. (Liquid Propane
Gas). |
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| What
is natural gas? |
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This is the gas you get from a mains
supply generally found in towns and cities to over 20 million customers. |
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| What
is L.P.G (propane) ? |
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If you wish to use gas though you are
not connected to the Natural Gas supply, L.P.G. is the alternative.
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) can be supplied either in cylinders which
you change when required or a permanent sited storage tank. |
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| What
fuel effect does a gas stove have ? |
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You can have either a log effect or a
coal effect depending on the model. For gas stove range click here |
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| What
size heat output stove would I need? |
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We recommend that a specialist advises
you on the correct sized appliance however as a guide 1kW of heat
output will heat:-
10 m3 Poor insulated area
15 m3 Average insulated area
25 m3 Good insulated area
For more information about heating capacity click here |
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| How
efficient are the Nestor Martin gas stove range? |
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Euroheat supply the Efel and Nestor Martin
ranges of gas stoves. They are industry leading in their levels
of efficiency. Our range of stoves depending on models are between
80 and 86% efficient.
Efficiency is very important as the higher the level the more heat
is returned to you the user, rather than passing up the chimney
and being wasted.
As an example for each £10 of gas burned an 85% efficient
Euroheat gas stove will return £8.50 of heat to you. While
commonly sold gas stoves can be around 60% efficient and open fires
can be as low as 20%.
Over a heating season by installing an efficient Euroheat gas stove
savings of £60-£240 can easily be achieved. |
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How much space do you need around the stove? |
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For more information about fireplace
clearances view installation guides click here |
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| Does
the chimney need to be lined? |
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In most cases the answer is yes. For
more information view our installation guides click here |
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| What
is C.O.R.G.I? |
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CORGI are the initials for Council of
Registered Gas Installers and are the regulating authority for gas
installation in the U.K. click to view C.O.R.G.I web site |
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| How
much is it? |
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Click here to down load the latest price
lists
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| Can
the flue come off the back? |
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Yes. For technical diagrams and their
index pages click here |
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| Does
it come with a plinth? |
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No. However a cast iron colour matching
plinth can be ordered as an option. Click here for technical information. |
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| How
often does a gas stove need servicing? |
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At least once a year by a qualified C.O.R.G.I.
engineer |
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| Do
I need a hearth for a Euroheat gas stove? |
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All Euroheat stoves only require 12mm
thick non combustible hearth. There is no requirement for a protrusion
in front or to the side . For Building Regulation information click
here |
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| Can
i fit it myself? |
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Possibly. We recommend that stoves are
installed by qualified persons. Document J of the building regulations
advises on the requirements of installation. Link to the building
regulations. |
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| Does
it need electricity? |
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No. Electricity is not required. |
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