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Gazco Combining Lp Gas Convenience with Warmth

By David Knox, Gazco

The type of fuel homeowners use, and the energy efficiency of the appliances that burn that fuel, are becoming topics that all of us are going to have to address with much more concern from now on.

Not only is global warming a worldwide concern for everyone but, here in the UK, Home Information Packs now contain the overall energy efficiency of a home and the method(s) of heating. Furthermore, it is estimated that some 2.3 million British households are beyond the reach of mains gas and an additional 40,000 people a year are seeking a better quality of life by moving to non-mains gas areas from towns and cities. This means that the demand for heating products designed to work with lpg is going to increase.

Living flame gas fires have been a feature of urban and suburban homes for 25-30 years. Increasingly, those moving into rural areas expect to be able to combine the convenience of gas fired central heating with a fire that creates a superb focalpoint to a room, as well as providing a traditional, cosy atmosphere. Of course, there is no equivalent with oil and, if you choose to use an open fire that burns wood, not only do you have to cut and/or store logs, but 80 per cent of your heat goes straight up the chimney.

By contrast, the latest gas fires can boast efficiencies of up to 86 per cent. They also have flame pictures and heat outputs that are easily adjusted, often via a remote control option, and come in a wide choice of traditional and contemporary designs.

Gazco offers its existing fire ranges in lp gas

As one of the country’s leading manufacturers of gas fires, Gazco has always offered virtually all of its extensive range in lpg gas versions. Over the last few years, the company’s R&D team has become conscious of the need to create more energy efficient models and has developed both improved designs of existing products and introduced entirely new models.

The E-Box™ technology, for example, can be applied to a variety of models. An almost invisible glass front to the fire provides a sealed unit that allows the combustion process to be regulated more precisely and more efficiently.

The fires therefore require less gas input and no additional room ventilation, resulting in a much higher output. Additionally, to maximise installation opportunities, there are both conventional and balanced flue versions.

Whilst models using Gazco’s E-Box™ have been designed for standard 16” (405mm) width fires, the fires in its Riva range are on a grander scale, with a choice of 26” (670mm) and 27.5” (700mm) widths. They also feature a highly realistic log effect fire that can be particularly suited to more rural homes

Again, there are both conventional and balanced flue versions, a wide choice of design formats to suit different styles of interior and the option of remotes controls, including the company’s Command Sequential, which takes care of everything from ignition to flame height adjustment.

For those living in contemporary self build homes and barn conversions, Gazco has a further collection of products under the Linea banner. The highlight of this range is that the fire is ultra slim, only around 6” (150mm) deep, and akin to an LCD or plasma TV in styling, especially the black glass Vetro version. Models are balanced flue only.

Having covered the various fire options, it should not be forgotten that Gazco also offers what is probably the UK’s largest selection of gas fired heating stoves. Available in both traditional and contemporary models, they echo the features of other company products, including choice of coal or log effect fires, conventional or balanced flues and manual or remote controls. Some versions even have thermostatic controls that allow you to set the room temperature to your exact requirements – and that’s something you don’t even have on a real woodburner!

Overall, Gazco can offer homeowners and installers immense choice, which can be seen on its website. In fact, trade magazine Fires & Fireplaces gave the site 10/10 in a review earlier this year, so make a note to give it a click when you are next on the web.

Contact Gazco on 01392 474061 www.gazco.co.uk

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