Flueless gas fires - do they cause condensation?

Happy_saver_4

We are considering buying one of the modern flueless gas fires but we both suffer from asthma.

With convential gas fires the resultant water from burning gas escapes via the flue or chimney.

The sellers of these flueless gas fires say the catalyst removes the harmful gases and then waffle about the water vapour.

Has anybody got one installed and noticed an increase in condensation or does anybody know what happens to the water?

All info appreciated.

Lord_Gardener

Suggest that you download and read this HSE report - lots of useful info!
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr023.htm

Happy_saver_4

Lord_Gardener wrote:

Suggest that you download and read this HSE report - lots of useful info!
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr023.htm

Many thanks - really useful and studying the test results. :T

John_3:16

Got one . I am pleased with ours and do not find condensation is a problem with them.

jcorbygas

You might find it difficult to get a qualified engineer to fit the fire, as all the engineers we know (including my husband) will not fit them, due to queries over safety aspects.

K9cuddles

We've got one, you have to have a air brick installed within a certain distance of the fire, all has been fine.

helen81_2

Hi,
We had one installed last month and have had no probs with condensation..by law you need to have an air brick and a vent fitted to an outside wall of the room first..otherwise no plumber will fit it. We were abit worried that having an air brick and vent might defeat the purpose of the fire..but have found that you don't feel any colder or draughtier atall!

Helen x