covering up air vents - Page 2

Less · 03-01-2010, 12:38

Until Derek is back off his Hol's
Ventilation requirements for Fireplaces, Stoves and gas fires

Less · 03-01-2010, 12:45

Less · 03-01-2010, 13:01

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Originally Posted by flashy

ok i know air vents are there for a reason but i've got one here that is making my living room freezing (especially being sat under it on the pc) its as if i've got a window open, is it ok to cover it up?

Thank you for you're curiosity and being sensible enough to ask when bringing this subject up.
If because of it you have caused someone else on here to check their vent's and if blocked have cleared them, you might just have saved an innocent life.

karma on it's way.

flashy · 03-01-2010, 13:03

i won't say thanx because you may just bite my head off for saying it...but thanx anyway

Neil · 03-01-2010, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Less

Until Derek is back off his Hol's
Ventilation requirements for Fireplaces, Stoves and gas fires

Good find Less

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Gas fires (Open) For 7kW input and below, there is no need to fit additional ventilation. Above 7kW, you must fit a 100cm² vent to floor or wall.

That explains why my fire is 6.9KW, just below the need for a vent. I would guess a lot are under 7KW. I will say on your fire somewhere Shaz

flashy · 03-01-2010, 13:10

just had a look at the fire Neil and i can't see anything

Neil · 03-01-2010, 13:54

Mine is a pretend coal one and the rating plate is where the gas knob is. I am sure there will be a rating plate on it somewhere.

flashy · 03-01-2010, 14:53

mine is one of the cheapo council (sorry 'Twin Valley') ones, i still can't find it, its been in for 6 years (they did the windows, doors and kitchen at the same time just as T.V where taking over) its a monstrosity, a few months after putting these fires in they decided the rest of Blackburn where getting the flat to the wall fires with nice fire surrounds and we where left with this crap

Neil · 03-01-2010, 15:30

They should have left you with the instruction book for the fire. The info should be in that.

Less · 03-01-2010, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Neil

They should have left you with the instruction book for the fire. The info should be in that.

I think you will find there should be a plate easily visible on the fire, otherwise although only a technicality, it would be a reason for failing it, anyway our tame expert will know.

It is certainly the case when doing PAT testing on electrical/electronic equipment.

mallard · 03-01-2010, 15:47

Less is right in what he says don,t cover them,be safe.

flashy · 03-01-2010, 16:07

thanx for that Mallard

derekgas · 03-01-2010, 20:15

I have spoken to Flashy, there used to be a back boiler in the room, in which case it could be life threatening to block the vent up, as the replacement boiler was installed into the kitchen, and the current fire is less than 7 kw input, then in this instance it is safe to block up the vent, I am most impressed that Flashy had the sense to ask the question prior to blocking the vent, I happen upon blocked vents fairly regularly, and it is usually because the owners are experiencing nausea or the appliances are not working properly! If you have a vent in a room with a gas appliance please, for your own safety, DO NOT cover it up without taking advice from someone who is QUALIFIED to give that advice.
Trickle vents in windows are NOT to aid the burning of fossil fuels in appliances or grates, but to help prevent condensation.

LYNX1 · 04-01-2010, 00:24

Don't have air bricks or anything like that in my flat but have the vents in the windows which I have open 24/7.............which seems to work ok........when I was in my own house always had windows open to some degree as i have to have some fresh air flow or I cough my lungs up....so I think it's wise to have fresh air flowing through the house......

flashy · 04-01-2010, 08:06

thanx for the phone call Derek, your a star