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  1. B

    Issues with Biomass Boiler causing a fire

    hello, Just a quick question, there has been a fire involving a Biomass boiler and I am just wondering what are the main issues with biomass boilers. Could a mechanical issue cause the fire as it has a auger fed pellet supply and the fire looks to be in the area of the motor and above (the...
  2. Scott_D

    Gas fire restrictor elbow

    I am removing a fire on Monday and need to pick up a plug for the restrictor elbow Does anyone know off the top of your head is it a 1/4” or 3/8” plug needed?
  3. T

    Gas fire , chimney liner query. Minimum 125mm/5” ?

    hello, I have a question regarding the minimum size of a chimney for a gas fire. The builder doing the house refurbishment has apparently got fires included in his gas safe, so they are undertaking the work. They are building a chimney breast from new, there are 2 basket gas fires rated at...
  4. G

    Thorn Housewarmer S Gas Fire & Back Boiler

    Hi, I wondered if anyone could explain how the gas fire ignites and gets its gas supply on the Thorn Housewarmer S Back Boiler & Fire combination. I'm happy with lighting the back boiler pilot and firing it up, but not clear on the fire i.e. is it electric ignition or does it have its own pilot...
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    Baxi BBU with Bermuda fire front.

    Hi, I have a Baxi BBU AND Bermuda fire front. Both are in perfect working order and we’re not looking to have a combi installed anytime soon. Are there any fire fronts that are compatible, if we wanted to change it? Fire works perfectly. But it’s ugly! I have seen an SP3 on Ebay, but not...
  6. Gee

    Potterton boiler wouldn't fire up

    Hello, I let out a small flat and last week, the tenants called to say the potterton boiler did not fire up. I asked them if they topped up the prepay gas meter and it turns out they were on emergency credit. I told them they needed to top it up to get the boiler working again. They did, it...
  7. NODDYNODSVILLE

    Renew a powerflue fire

    Good morning, I’m after some advice reference a powerflue fire. I think my fire is past its sell by date. The fan works ok, but the fire has stopped throwing out any kind of heat. I was wondering if I could buy a replicate fire, without the fan, anywhere in the UK.or do I have to buy both...
  8. J

    BS5440-1 preventing gas fire upgrade.... Help!!

    Hi - I would like to replace our existing Gas Fire, which is the original appliance fitted from new 20 years ago. The issue is that Gas Safe regulations have changed since and mean that our property (and many others could not be constructed this way!). Our gas fire (a balanced flue) vents...
  9. T

    Potterton Prima 40F - Takes a long time to fire up, apart from if I hit the front panel!

    Hi, I have an old Potterton Prima 40F in my house, which I'm guessing is 10-20 years old. When I moved into the property in the winter of 2014, I had the same fault as I've seen tonight. I can hear a click, the boiler fan starts up and then a click and the fan stops. This repeats again and...
  10. MikeJhn

    Fire Valve requirement

    I have just been looking at the back page of the Regin service forms, under item 2.4 it says "Change wheel type fire valve for remote acting type" is this a requirement that has been sneaked in and passed me by?
  11. C

    hi all,i have a alpha intec 28x which will fire in test mode

    Hi, the boiler is a alpha intec 28x which will work in test mode but not in normal mode and it gives plenty of hot water
  12. J

    Gas leak on fire (after the gas valve)

    How far do you all go during servicing to test for leaks on gas fires? Up to the gas valve is easy -- drop test/ LDF on joints. But I had a gas fire this week, leaking from where the control 'pusher' goes into the gas valve. Visually it looked OK. But after smelling gas while using the fire...
  13. stings27

    Baxi VP gas fire problem.

    Hi all. Had a customer ring last night regarding a problem with their baxi VP gas fire. Works fine on the 2nd setting but as soon as it’s turned up to 3 , stays lit for around 15 minutes then turns itself off. It can then be re-lit but turns itself off again. Never heard of this before wonder...
  14. M

    Coal fire back boiler

    I have moved into a house that has a Firemaster High Output Back Boiler (BB) and oil central heating. Everything was working fine until I noticed at weekend when fire was lit the hot water cylinder did not heat but pipe running from back boiler to the cylinder was roasting (couldn't put my hand...
  15. finchy01

    Balanced flue gas fire

    Morning all, a new customer has approached me asking for a balanced flue fire as there current fireplace has had the chimney removed. The only problem is there is a garage the other side of the wall. I've installed a few like for like fires but never a Balenced for our fan flue one. Do you know...
  16. B

    Gas fire identification

    Hello all, Just wondering if anyone out there can identify the gas fire from the picture. It says manufactured in Birmingham by either BFO or BFD. Any help appreciated
  17. Super Mario

    Capping off gas fire old pipe

    what fitting would You use here?
  18. Inverness

    Worcester ri 24 service mode max wouldn't fire but blue flashing light 5 times

    hi guys, went to carry out a service... went to high fire setting mode but nothing happened? Blue flashing light 5 times.. checked condensate not blocked.. flue good.. Reset the thermostat knob but nothing happened. Standing gas pressure 25mb to the gas valve.. When I put the heating on from...
  19. M

    Wall Mounted Electric Fire Under Boiler

    Hi, I've converted half my out-house into a small office. It's getting rather cold in there now the temperature is starting to drop. I want to wall mount an electric fire but the only space available is underneath my boiler. I'm concerned this could be dangerous. Any advice is welcome...
  20. S

    Fitting a Gas Fire on an external wall.

    Hi all. My mother has a large lounge with central heating. Because the layout forces a sofa to block a rad she also uses a portable gas heater in the winter months. She now wants to replace this with a fitted unit. The lounge has a faux surround on an external wall with no obstructions outside...

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