Gas fire closure plate

[bureaucrazy]

Hello, I have a gas fire which has been unused for some time. It has a rectangular vent protruding from the rear. There used to be a closure plate with a rectangualr slot but this is now lost. The closure plate for this fire is no longer available as a spare part.

Q1. Do new gas fires usually come supplied with a closure plate?

Q2. If the correct closure plate is unavailable, can a generic one such as one from screwfix (aluminum sheet 18X24 inches) be used to safely fit the fire? Closure Plate 600 x 450mm

Q3. Is it a typical job for an installer to cut holes out of a sheet of metal to install like this and is it easy to be done safely?

Q4. Is there anything special about the manufacturers closure plate that would preclude use of a generic alternative?

If it cannot be fitted safely without the original closure plate by a qualified gas engineer, it will go to waste which is a shame.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

@firemant . . . . . .

 

[firemant]

MOST fires can be refitted with a post made closure plate. Some had special seals which cannot be replicated.

However, the plate may or may not have had an air relief opening, the size of which is specific to each fire. One MUST have the manufacturers installation manual to get the details.

Cutting a new plate is in most RGIs capability, but make sure he has a gas fire ticket. You may find that only an old timer will be interested in doing this, though.

A lot of newer guys regard gas fires as the Devils Work. But that is mainly a lack of understanding, training and/or confidence. IMO, obviously.

 

[saghir]

Q1. Do new gas fires usually come supplied with a closure plate?
manufactures supply closure plates specific to the appliance however these can be cut as long as you get the right grade steely and dimensions for cutting.

Q2. If the correct closure plate is unavailable, can a generic one such as one from screwfix (aluminum sheet 18X24 inches) be used to safely fit the fire? Closure Plate 600 x 450mm

see question 1.

Q3. Is it a typical job for an installer to cut holes out of a sheet of metal to install like this and is it easy to be done safely? yep as gas safe your required to fit as per m.i

Q4. Is there anything special about the manufacturers closure plate that would preclude use of a generic alternative? it depends on the grade and cut dimensions, as the closure plate is designed to dissipate heat

If it cannot be fitted safely without the original closure plate by a qualified gas engineer, it will go to waste which is a shame. - any decent gas safe will be able to fit it, as long as measurements from m.i are followed.

saghir hussain