Recent content by melchizadek

..... should say that as we had all the necessary insulation done prior to all the freebies on offer now, ie, free loft insulation, double glazing, new boilers etc etc we are not eligible for any help. Work hard and the govt leaves you to your own devices when you retire!

I think the boiler is 70%+ efficient and the gas fires are, as you say, mainly on low when we use them. We are double glazed and have had cavity wall insulation for years, as well as the necessary level of loft insulation, so much so that whilst the world gets free this that and the other...

We had 2 gas fires installed before we had any central heating! When we moved in there was no heating of any kind other than two defunct gas fires that were ripped out. We use the gas fires occasionally before the real winter sets in because as pensioners we can't afford to use the central...

It was the gas spares place on watling street road who gave me the product number as they didn't have the closure plate - very helpful. Will call again tomorrow re a blank closure plate to get copied. Don't let anyone tell you that people who are retired sit around watching daytime tv!! I wish!!

For all your gas engineers out there, apparently when the gas man came to service the gas fire in question he said there was an obstruction in the chimney and that it would need a chimney sweep. He capped the gas and would return when chimney swept. After numerous phone calls we managed to get...

Knowing I now have to find another gas engineer to help with closure plate, can anyone recommend someone around the Preston Lancashire area? Would be so grateful for help to get this sorted.

Sounds like I need to find a local guy who is willing to help us. I presently feel as if I've been set adrift in a rather large ocean!! Thank you for your comment. It helps to know that there is a way forward that isn't buying a new gas fire! Thank you again.

It sounds as if some gas engineers go the extra mile! As we have 2 fires exactly the same and the closure plate to the front lounge one is fine, then all it should need is copying! Now to get someone to do that, ie, remove the gas fire again+take a copy to someone who can cut out the right...

If anyone in the Preston Lancashire area is able to assist, would be very grateful. Have looked up sheet metal workers in the area and that will be my last resort if can't get sorted with a part or someone who can tell me why, after all these years, my fire is no longer worthy of use, even...

I have no paperwork from gas man. He just said that fire needed proper plate for back of gas fire. I have 2 baxi braemar 3 gas fires bought and fitted at the same time and they've been serviced before so couldn't understand why suddenly the closure plate now no good! So he capped the pipe til...

Help. Have a Baxi Braemar 3 gas fire that's been serviced regularly for years. Now GasSafe guy tells me that the closure plate is not the right one for the fire and I need a new one. Gas fire is now said to be obsolete and tried anywhere and everywhere to get the Baxi part:090023. If I can't get...