Changing A Gas Fire For Electric?
My elderly dad has one of those open flame gas fires that ignites from the bottom. He is finding it difficult to turn it off because he’s just had a knee op. Anyway, I thought I would get him a new one that you can ignite from the top but the fire company have said that they can’t fit one unless they rip out the old fire and the surrounding fireplace (apparently it’s all one) and he doesn’t want the upheaval. So, I was thinking of getting him an electric fire to stand in front of the gas fire but I’m not sure if they are cost effective and give out enough heat. It’s really dangerous when I see him trying to turn the gas fire off as his head is hovering over the open flames. Does anyone have any ideas for a good, efficient electric fire? Thanks!
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December 23, 2009 @ 11:52 am
hi
I can understand your concern
visit large electrical outlets Comet, B&Q, Curry’s and seek their advice
fit draughtproofing and insulation
your father’s safety is far more important than money
December 23, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
Assuming it is a natural gas open face room heater and the valve is to the right/left of the heating blocks. You can move the valve up higher on the wall. Check with Home Depot or Lowes to find out if you can do it or if it requires a plummer.
December 23, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
Gas is always cheeper than electric. Have you looked into the idea of a remote control to light the gas fire?