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Installing a fire in the lounge

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  • andrewf75
    andrewf75 Posts: 10,424 Forumite
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    Davesnave wrote: »
    Why?

    A gas/electric fire can never be the same as a real one IMO.

    I'm in a similar situation as the OP although I do have a chimney. I know a gas/electric fire would be cheaper and less hassle, but I wouldn't consider it.
    You're choosing between a real fire and a fake fire. Whatever the advantages, a fake fire is never going to be as nice.
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    andrewf75 wrote: »
    A gas/electric fire can never be the same as a real one IMO.

    True. You don't need to go out and chop wood, sweep the chimney or dust twice as often with gas coals!

    Don't get me wrong, I like our wood burner. I live in a rural property and it fits with the lifestyle, but I had a great gas coal fire before, and if I had that option at the same price, I'd have it back.
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