THE convenience of gas
- Carry on with your current fires
- Enjoy the same wide choice of fires
- Lower carbon emissions
- Meets all Document L requirements
- A combined cost effective solution
- Real fire effect
Cosy and convenient
Open fronted gas appliances can give a room all the warmth and atmosphere of a real flame fire - without the hassle!
Selecting an appliance
When selecting a secondary heating appliance under the new Document L it is important to evaluate the carbon output of the appliance.
You can do this by examining a combination of
- the appliance efficiency
- the fuel it uses
The graph below illustrates the combined effect of the fuel, and the appliance efficiency in carbon saving when compated to an electric fire.
Inset Living Flame Effect Gas Fires
Inset living flame effect gas fires (ILFE) offer efficiencies high enough to produce a carbon credit against an electric fire, and are available in two sizes — deep bed and shallow or narrow bed.
Decorative Gas Fires
The deep bed decorative gas fire (DGF) has a low efficiency of around 20%, and on its own is not enough to produce a carbon credit against an electric fire. However, combined with an efficient flue box, it can. The efficiency of the combined unit has been certified at 45%, and when used in conjunction with a typical 90% primary heating boiler it can give a carbon credit against an electric fire.
The benefit of deep bed fires is that they can create the more authentic impression of an open fire. The DGF does this beautifully with its larger fire viewing area.
The Unique Schiedel Solution
- Schiedel offers the complete chimney package from the ground floor to the chimney pot
- Can include the appliance
