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I appreciate your reply and opinion but as I’m not the landlord, it’s out of my hands. Although my Father has central heating, due to the open plan staircase, the radiator in the living is too small to heat the living room sufficiently, hence the gas fire. Also, although, my Father is...

I don’t know how it’s possible, that’s why I’m asking such questions on this forum. Currently the fire has been temporarily disabled to prevent its use. However, although my Father is operating the fire incorrectly, I still believe it’s maybe a fault, as it’s so easy to turn the control knob...

Thanks for all responses this morning. Yeah, under normal circumstances, I would either call the installer or the landlord but due family contention and the fact I was unhappy with the appearance of the gas fires installation and, as I’m not the one paying; my opinion counted for nothing, so...

It’s my belief, that within the Uk; it’s legislation, from a specific date, that requires all new gas appliances to incorporate a Thermocouple or at least a safety device which cuts off the gas from the burner, if the flames has been extinguished. My Fathers Gas Fire was only purchased last...

Involving the landlord is a contentious issue; it’s a relative. legally, it’s the landlords responsibility but the landlord takes advantage of the situation and that my Father is the Tenant and not me. Although my Father is positioning the control knob in between heat settings, I don’t believe...

Madrab.... I agree but my Fathers home is privately rented and the landlord just had fitted an identical fire to what was fitted for over 10 years (probably due to cost) and we’ve never experienced the current issue with the old fire. At present, it’s all too easy to turn the control knob in...

I don’t know either. While the pilot light is lit, and also the gas burner; when the control knob is in between any heat setting, un-lit gas is being emitted. The Thermocouple only cuts off the gas when the pilot light is extinguished. There’s no smell of gas when the fire is off. This is...

Surprisingly I managed to get through; however, they were adamant that what I’m describing couldn't occur due to the fires built in safety feature & suggested I call Transco. I explained how my Father is using the fire and said although he’s operating the fire incorrectly, should the...

Thanks for very prompt replies Contacting manufacturers easier said than done but will give it another go. It’s Robinson Willey Fire, who's been taken over by Glen Dimplex

My elderly Father, when using the gas fire, has a habit of turning the gas fire knob in between its heat setting; When the Pilot light is lit, he’ll turn the knob just PAST the Pilot light position setting but just BEFORE heat setting ONE and unlit gas will fill the room. Also, when the gas is...

It’s the ability to switch the outlet off when not in use, especially a washing machine, dryer or dishwashers or if a fault is suspected prior to an appliance smoking or bursting into flames.

Yeah, I agree; it’s probably a good idea especially due to the recent spate of appliance fires but according to the responses received, it’s not actually a legislation, whether new or otherwise.

The electricians suggestion is probably sound advice and it’s probably preferable to switch off the outlet of an appliance such as a washing machine when it’s not in use, rather than switch off the supply from the cupboard under the stairs. My concern was the electrician implying it was a...

flameport..... thanks for your confirmation too.

Adam_151...... thanks for such a thorough reply. The electrician was there for an unrelated issue and he mentioned the outlets lack of isolation switch a few times, eventually insisting it was legislation; he only claimed it was a new legislation due to Grenfell when I said I’d never heard of...

An electrician has stated, that since the Grenfell Tower Fire, a new legislation has come into force which requires the Washing Machine and Fridge Freezer outlets in the kitchen to have a separate on/off switch, located elsewhere & easily accessible. Currently, both electrical outlets are at...

I guess nobody knows or maybe it doesn’t really matter ? If 16mm are easily available; that’s my preference, purely due the smaller bore hole required.

Is there a recommended size of bale catch, either 16 or 19mm for a 35mm thick internal door ?

No, it’s a brand new fire and although disconnected and capped off within photo; it’s being connected now and an Isolation valve fitted.

And do what ?