Flueless Gas Heaters
May 18th 2009, 7:14 am
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Flueless Gas Heaters
The mrs has turned up with one of these today on a "ask no questions" basis.
Only thing it has no instructions. Operating it seems pretty straight forward, but whats the deal with installing it?
Is it just a case of connecting it to the gas supply, plug in the electric cable and away you go?
Sorry if I sound a bit thick on this one but I'd rather not take the roof off the house by doing something daft
Only thing it has no instructions. Operating it seems pretty straight forward, but whats the deal with installing it?
Is it just a case of connecting it to the gas supply, plug in the electric cable and away you go?
Sorry if I sound a bit thick on this one but I'd rather not take the roof off the house by doing something daft
May 18th 2009, 7:23 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
Are you sure you want to use one of these??? You do know that these things vent the gas fumes into the room? This is legal in Aus but very unhealthy (and there are moves afoot to outlaw these things).
Personally, I'd take it back and buy an electric fire.
Personally, I'd take it back and buy an electric fire.
May 18th 2009, 7:27 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
Yep I am aware about the gas fumes. The plan was just to run it for an hour or so in the evening to take the chill off the house.
May 18th 2009, 8:19 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
We know they are illegal in the UK but the houses there are much better insulated. If, like us you have gaps under doors you could push an elephant thru, (maybe slight exaggeration) then you'll probably survive!! However, our rooms are large in a sort of open plan stylee. Probably not a good idea in a confined space. We used ours every evening, all evening, last winter and it is currently raging away as I type. I wouldn't be without it.
May 18th 2009, 8:33 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
We have one and Mr. Rosscov is a gasfitter. We know they are illegal in the UK but the houses there are much better insulated. If, like us you have gaps under doors you could push an elephant thru, (maybe slight exaggeration) then you'll probably survive!! However, our rooms are large in a sort of open plan stylee. Probably not a good idea in a confined space. We used ours every evening, all evening, last winter and it is currently raging away as I type. I wouldn't be without it.
We know they are illegal in the UK but the houses there are much better insulated. If, like us you have gaps under doors you could push an elephant thru, (maybe slight exaggeration) then you'll probably survive!! However, our rooms are large in a sort of open plan stylee. Probably not a good idea in a confined space. We used ours every evening, all evening, last winter and it is currently raging away as I type. I wouldn't be without it.So are they easy to install? Is it just a case of connecting it to the gas and electricity supply?
May 18th 2009, 8:42 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
May 18th 2009, 9:08 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
Mr. Rosscov's back in the UK at the moment so not able to offer his professional advice but from memory and what I can see, the hose is connected through the wall to an outside gas supply and there is an electric cable that you plug in to power the fan, then away you go. You will of course need a licensed gasfitter to do the deed.
Look out if your anywhere near Port Kennedy in WA, I have a habit of being a bit Frank Spencer with stuff like this, so when the sun goes down in a bit and its time to crank the thing up, it could see me hurtling through the air in the direction of Darwin
May 18th 2009, 9:21 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
Nice one for that
Look out if your anywhere near Port Kennedy in WA, I have a habit of being a bit Frank Spencer with stuff like this, so when the sun goes down in a bit and its time to crank the thing up, it could see me hurtling through the air in the direction of Darwin
Look out if your anywhere near Port Kennedy in WA, I have a habit of being a bit Frank Spencer with stuff like this, so when the sun goes down in a bit and its time to crank the thing up, it could see me hurtling through the air in the direction of Darwin
I'm not advising you do it yourself if you're not qualified.
Thank god I'm in Adelaide!
May 18th 2009, 9:36 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
You should have a bayonet gas connection to plug the heater in to.
Usually chrome and right angled. The hose on the heater pushes in then twists to lock.
Plug in the mains and away you go.
Also near these bayonets there should be a vent in the wall.
If you do not have one of these you will have to get one installed by a professional.
We run ours all evening in winter (not cold enough yet) and have no issues.
Remember the fumes should be carbon dioxide and water so NO odour. If you out it in and you smell gas do not use it. Also though a problem heater can produce carbon monoxide which as well as being fatal if inhaled in sufficient quantity is also odourless. Most modern heaters have detectors built in to them which will cut them out if they arent working properly.
If you have any doubt you can buy a CO detector from Bunnings.
Personally I wouldn't recommend buying a second hand heater from unknown sources as although unlikely theer could be very serious consequences.
Usually chrome and right angled. The hose on the heater pushes in then twists to lock.
Plug in the mains and away you go.
Also near these bayonets there should be a vent in the wall.
If you do not have one of these you will have to get one installed by a professional.
We run ours all evening in winter (not cold enough yet) and have no issues.
Remember the fumes should be carbon dioxide and water so NO odour. If you out it in and you smell gas do not use it. Also though a problem heater can produce carbon monoxide which as well as being fatal if inhaled in sufficient quantity is also odourless. Most modern heaters have detectors built in to them which will cut them out if they arent working properly.
If you have any doubt you can buy a CO detector from Bunnings.
Personally I wouldn't recommend buying a second hand heater from unknown sources as although unlikely theer could be very serious consequences.
May 18th 2009, 9:56 am
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
You should have a bayonet gas connection to plug the heater in to.
Usually chrome and right angled. The hose on the heater pushes in then twists to lock.
Plug in the mains and away you go.
Also near these bayonets there should be a vent in the wall.
If you do not have one of these you will have to get one installed by a professional.
We run ours all evening in winter (not cold enough yet) and have no issues.
Remember the fumes should be carbon dioxide and water so NO odour. If you out it in and you smell gas do not use it. Also though a problem heater can produce carbon monoxide which as well as being fatal if inhaled in sufficient quantity is also odourless. Most modern heaters have detectors built in to them which will cut them out if they arent working properly.
If you have any doubt you can buy a CO detector from Bunnings.
Personally I wouldn't recommend buying a second hand heater from unknown sources as although unlikely theer could be very serious consequences.
Usually chrome and right angled. The hose on the heater pushes in then twists to lock.
Plug in the mains and away you go.
Also near these bayonets there should be a vent in the wall.
If you do not have one of these you will have to get one installed by a professional.
We run ours all evening in winter (not cold enough yet) and have no issues.
Remember the fumes should be carbon dioxide and water so NO odour. If you out it in and you smell gas do not use it. Also though a problem heater can produce carbon monoxide which as well as being fatal if inhaled in sufficient quantity is also odourless. Most modern heaters have detectors built in to them which will cut them out if they arent working properly.
If you have any doubt you can buy a CO detector from Bunnings.
Personally I wouldn't recommend buying a second hand heater from unknown sources as although unlikely theer could be very serious consequences.
May 18th 2009, 1:36 pm
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
Nice one for that
Look out if your anywhere near Port Kennedy in WA, I have a habit of being a bit Frank Spencer with stuff like this, so when the sun goes down in a bit and its time to crank the thing up, it could see me hurtling through the air in the direction of Darwin
Look out if your anywhere near Port Kennedy in WA, I have a habit of being a bit Frank Spencer with stuff like this, so when the sun goes down in a bit and its time to crank the thing up, it could see me hurtling through the air in the direction of Darwin
omg we're in Secret Harbour - if you do hurtle can you go north please
May 18th 2009, 1:43 pm
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Re: Flueless Gas Heaters
The mrs has turned up with one of these today on a "ask no questions" basis.
Only thing it has no instructions. Operating it seems pretty straight forward, but whats the deal with installing it?
Is it just a case of connecting it to the gas supply, plug in the electric cable and away you go?
Sorry if I sound a bit thick on this one but I'd rather not take the roof off the house by doing something daft
Only thing it has no instructions. Operating it seems pretty straight forward, but whats the deal with installing it?
Is it just a case of connecting it to the gas supply, plug in the electric cable and away you go?
Sorry if I sound a bit thick on this one but I'd rather not take the roof off the house by doing something daft
