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    Flueless gas fire

    Yes you do need a vent before it can be installed and commisioned,the room also needs to be at least 30m3 in volume.1 X100cm2 vent at low level or 2x50cm2 vents,1 high 1 low.I would also recommend putting in a CO detector within 1.5 and 2m from the fire and at about head height whilst sitting...
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    'Etched' glass on a gas fire

    The glass on this type of fire almost always goes that apaque/grey way.It`s due to dust being burnt into it.Nothing you can do about it except put up with it or get a new glass panel. They can be very expensive. If you still have the instructions for the fire it may tell you how to remove...
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    gas poker bayonet fitting

    Page 13 of the B.E.S catalogue has ,pokers,flexes and bayonet connectors,hopefully these should help.
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    Room venting

    I recently had a similar problem with one of my customers.He was getting cavity wall insulation done.But the Cavity wall firm said they were not allowed to install it unless he had MIs for his gas fire or a data badge attached showing the input. As the manufacturers are now defunkt and the fire...
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    Gas Cooker Question

    2nd guy is taking the p**s imo. Go with the 1st guy.
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    Low Gas Pressure

    The F.S.D. has probably gone.As previous poster said,it will need a Corgi man to order and fit a new one.
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    soldering

    Buy yourself a length of copper and a bag of mixed fittings. Go out into the garden and find a nice solid flat surface. Place your blowlamp on the surface and ignite. Cut small lengths of pipe and prepare and insert them into various fittings. Using a pair of grips to hold the pipe,you can...
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    Getting gas man to connect gas hob

    I usually do 2 visits,first one to disconnect any old hob and get a general idea of the job and 2nd to complete the work. I always prefer to be called in as soon as possible,just in case.I also prefer to unpack and set the appliance in place if possible,that way I know that everything is there...
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    i want a log fire...and i want it NOW!

    You will have to remove it completely and isolate the gas supply at a remote location.Probably a couple of hours work for a Corgi Engineer. Winter probably isn`t the best time to start doing this,wait till summer.
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    Gas cookers- what makes to avoid.

    What dreamworld do you live in? I`ve given the OP my opinion,you`ve given yours(which mainly seems to involve tryingto start a flame war)let`s leave it to them to decide.
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    Gas cookers- what makes to avoid.

    With 30 years of fitting and repairing gas cookers,I would definitely agree with Namsag. The British makes tend to have better instructions(therefore easier to repair)and parts are usually easier to come by.
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    exhaust fumes

    If your neighbour has had a new condensating boiler fitted and pluming is affecting your property,ask them (nicely)if they could get their plumber back to fit an extension to the flue.This should take it up and away from your property. Most new condensating boilers have these parts available...
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    Ideal Classic RS 50 problem

    Has it been serviced recently,a sooted heat exchanger would cause this problem?
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    Hotpoint cooker problem

    Yes it is most likely to be the F.S.D. and yes it will require a Corgi guy.
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    Robinson Willey Firecharm R.S. won't turn off when hot

    It may just be the Gas Tap requires greasing.After a few years the grease in the taps can harden or just disappear.It will require a Gorgi man though.
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    No central heating

    Hi sis :)
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    cannot turn Lichfieid gas oven up

    The fsd (Flame Supervision Device)is faulty and will need to be replaced.Job for a Corgi reg installer.
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