Hi all

Mum's got a radiant gas fire with 4 ceramic bricks to radiate the heat similar to this one



The centre 2 bricks (the one's most often used) have ceased glowing and so I swapped the outside bricks for the 2 in the centre but the problem remains. I've used some compressed air to ensure the gas vents under the bricks are clear of dust etc and the flame appears good under all 4 of the bricks but I still cannot get the centre 2 to glow. The outside 2 work very well.

Any ideas as to my next course of action?

Thanks in advance to all respondees

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if there is any black marks or sooting at all dont use the fire
if any body feel sleepy or lethargic do not use the fire
if you must use the fire open a window an inch or so for ventilation

I can see where you're coming from BA but we must advise them not to use the fire.

Better cold than dead.

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As you say,the problem is with the setting usually used,if you get a gsr operative in who is qualified to work on fires,this problem should be able to be sorted with a good service however there is a possibility a new control valve will be required

Good advise above,even when fixed,invest in a co detecter for your mum to put close to the fire,they are not expensive and would probably be one of the best presents you could get her

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in case my answer wasn't clear you must not use the fire due to carbon monoxide poisoning that can kill you my suggestion to open the window is for the people that want to possibly kill someone they care for by ignoring good advice by possibly reducing the possible danger slightly

if you have another source like a good working fire central heating or even an electric fire please use them before even considering useing a possibly fatal faulty gas fire

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To add to that the CO detector MUST be the kind that give a loud noise when CO is detected.

They have to be fitted in a location exactly as shown in the instructions.

They only cost about £12 which is a cheap way to avoid dying!

Tony



PS I am NOT suggesting that a CO detector should be bought just to avoid repairing the fire or to use any appliance without regular servicing.

That's a good point Tony. The black spot detectors are useless and not really worth jack the battery ones are the ones to have

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