Register plate fitting: wtf

[f0rmula]

I was wondering about this before it arrived, but deep down inside I was hoping that when it arrived it would come with some magical and obvious solution. However, it didn't:

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• f0rmula
• 14 Mar 2012
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How do people fix register plates in place in a (pretty standard looking) ~25cm deep chimney, if even a small drill won't fit in there?

I doubt this is going to help me; I'd need hammer action for masonry:

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/220773640815?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla

How do people usually fit these?

 

[Norcon]

This might be helpful.....
//www.diynot.com/forums/building/sandstone-cottage-woodburner-install.289112/#2239431

 

[^woody^]

I haven't got a clue, but I loved the sketch

 

[joe-90]

Use one of those 90 degree attachments and blue Bosch multi drill bit - you won't need hammer.

 

[tim00]

Perhaps if you explain what it is that you are trying to do then we might be able to help you further?
I suspect that you are intending to install a solid fuel stove? How come this particular Register was ordered - is someone else involved or advising?

 

[f0rmula]

Perhaps if you explain what it is that you are trying to do then we might be able to help you further?
I suspect that you are intending to install a solid fuel stove? How come this particular Register was ordered - is someone else involved or advising?

Yup. Pretty standard stuff. Register plate for a woodburning stove. The plate is a ~1-2mm plate. I think I'm going to give up on the brackets, cut the register plate into a sort-of cross, then fold the arms of the cross down and fasten those to the sides of the chimney, which, as the chimney is wide but shallow, I can drill into.

Probably need another picture

Cheers,

James

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

You dont need to fix the angle iron up so high, plus turn it the other way round so as the one flange is pointing down instead of up.

You need to notify bco if your fitting the stove yourself, there are a few guidelines to follow.
You pay the fee, they inspect it and issue certificate.

If you use a Hetas registered installer, they sort it all out for you, plus will fit the register plate, it needs fitting properly plus you need access for sweeping flue.

 

[f0rmula]

You dont need to fix the angle iron up so high, plus turn it the other way round so as the one flange is pointing down instead of up.

Yeah, good plan. That's what I did in the end. I attached the rear of the plate and the sides. The front is not attached to the chimney breast, but I've rivited a piece of angle iron across the front, and it's surprisingly rigid. It's not going anywhere

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You need to notify bco if your fitting the stove yourself, there are a few guidelines to follow.
You pay the fee, they inspect it and issue certificate.

If you use a Hetas registered installer, they sort it all out for you, plus will fit the register plate, it needs fitting properly plus you need access for sweeping flue.

I've got building control coming in anyway, so this gets added to the list of things they'll be checking.