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Is it possible to convert from a gas fire to a real solid fule boiler?

  • 08-01-2009 11:15AM
    #1
    burly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 314 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Hope someone can answer this query. We bought a house last year which has a gas fire in the sitting room. I have lived all my life with a real coal fire and just love the cosyness of it. I want to convert the gas fire into a solid fuel fire, and am just wondering if anyone has ever done this conversion, is its a big job? There is a chimney on the house, with flue liners, and i can only assume that fire cement and a fire brick has been used.

    Appreciate any help!


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  • #2
    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    This is the Help Desk forum.
    Moved to DIY.


  • #3
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    Depends on the construction of your chimney.
    If its an old house with a tradition chimney then it should be relatively easy to convert back.

    If the chimney was build for a gas flue then it could be quite difficult to convert.

    Might be worth considering a stove or insert - most economical but can still see fire!


  • #4
    Brando_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭Brando_ie


    Another thing to consider is the fireplace itself. I am in a similar boat and have a gas fire which has a gas fireplace and in looking to do the same (gas to solid) I discovered that the fireplace itself did not have sufficient expansion joints between the stone on the fireplace itself.

    Basically, there was a good chance the stone would split when a large fire was in the hearth. Granted my fireplace was all stone and didn't have a metal fire back which is more common but if you are in a similar boat it might be a similar restriction?

    I will almost certainly be seeking a wood burning stove with insulated fire-back as a viable alternative and it would also allow me to block up the fire opening at the same time.


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