IMO it shouldn't allow gas into the room, whether the user is 96 or 26!Whether it’s a result of how my Father is using the fire or not; should it be able to occur at all ?
IMO it shouldn't allow gas into the room, whether the user is 96 or 26!Whether it’s a result of how my Father is using the fire or not; should it be able to occur at all ?
My thoughts exactly but had to ask on here just to make sure.IMO it shouldn't allow gas into the room, whether the user is 96 or 26!
Once past the ignition stage with pilot lit and FF ODS operating any released gas would be ignited.
I would suspect operator error, Possibly holding the knob in for an excessive length of time to heat the T Couple BEFORE the flame has been ignited.
A very small amount of gas makes a big smell ….That's why Mercaptan is added to it.
5 - 15% G I A BOOM!!!
Ultimately, what price your Father's life? You can keep asking questions ad infinitum, until a qualified engineer gets in front of that fire and checks it thoroughly, we can keep guessing until the cows come home.
Keep us informed please.Currently my Fathers Gas Fire is temporally disabled and I’m awaiting a manufacturer’s inspection.
Will doKeep us informed please.
Lol....odd way to conduct a gas servicing business.mind...I persuade 99% of landlords not to have gas fires in their rentals and if they don't agree they're no longer a customer.
Indeed...Even on "half" settings....as said...Gas near the burner will ignite..Gas is pizzing from somewhere..Turn It Off!!!!doesn't sound right. As the gas escapes into the room in this situation it clearly isn't going to the main jets, or it would burn. That seems wrong for a start. Is it coming from the body of the valve? I would try to find out where, using soapy water.
Lol....odd way to conduct a gas servicing business.
Good to hear that. I trust Glen Dimplex will study it and make sure it can't happen again. They should think themselves lucky it was identified before there was an explosion.Update..... approved engineer has inspected fire and within minutes, was able to re create the issue experienced by my Father and we could smell gas.
Not actually pinpointed a leak but he believes the burner is either cracked or leaking; so it will be replaced under warranty.
Will also replace the gas fire on/off valve, as a precaution.
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