gas fires

desrob · Feb 9, 2011

am i the only one or have others came across gas fires (all types) without data plates and manufactures instructions,other than doing reg 26 (9),what do you guys do,i did a gas rate to establish the ventilation requirements,am i wrong in doing that hoping the gas used in a given amount of time is correct,advice or confirmation invited.

kirkgas · Feb 9, 2011

gas rate will tell you how much gas it is actually burning NOT how much gas it SHOULD be burning on max, so therefore im not sure it would guarantee you had the vent calculation right, if you are on an unknown appliance you need MI to confirm so be careful

Reg Man · Feb 9, 2011

Normally the old shed DFE. Follow British Standard requirements but as Kirk says be carefull because you wont know what the input or pressure should be.

GrahamM · Feb 10, 2011

You cannot test an appliance and walk away giving the all clear that all is well if you have not got the MI's or date plate with relevant info. As mentioned above this information is important.
I either attempt to identify the appliance and source the MI's, advise the customer to identify and source MI's and call back, or walk away after doing a spillage, advising you cannot safely confirm correct operation/function of appliance without the relevant information.

desrob · Feb 12, 2011

GrahamM said:
You cannot test an appliance and walk away giving the all clear that all is well if you have not got the MI's or date plate with relevant info. As mentioned above this information is important.
I either attempt to identify the appliance and source the MI's, advise the customer to identify and source MI's and call back, or walk away after doing a spillage, advising you cannot safely confirm correct operation/function of appliance without the relevant information.

i did source mi on this particular fire and mi confirmed my calculated heat input,all good and well on this occasion,but i do get your advice and totally agree with what you say,my point was that you plan a day and more and more you come across the situation were there is no mi or date plate