How to Disable Gas Fire Thermostatic Control

[Murdo MacKenzie]

Hi, I have a Focal Point Centurion Flueless gas fire. The thermostatic control is a complete pain because:

1. It's nice to have the flames down low, to provide a focal point in my living room, but the main burner keeps shutting itself off as soon as the room is warm enough - leaving a dark fireplace.

1. Forgetting that the fire is actually on and that the main burner is only off because of the thermostat, I have gone to bed several times forgetting to turn the gas tap off; only to come into a very warm room the next morning, since the fire has been turning itself on and off all night.

I asked Focal Point Fires if there is a way to disable the thermostat, but they said no - but they would say that, wouldn't they.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks,

Murdo MacKenzie

[BigWallop]

It isn't really a safe procedure to do Sir, as it changes the characteristics of how the fire does its job. Also, if the thermostat is a mechanical type, which it most likely is, it needs to be totally removed from the equation if you want to by-pass it. This means that you need to tamper with the main burner unit and control knobs which is never a clever idea.

[Murdo MacKenzie]

Thanks for the reply - looks like I need to think more carefully the next time I buy a gas fire. Everything else about the fire is terrific - very efficient, and easy to install because no flue is required - but the thermostat bit really bugs me.

Thanks again.

Murdo

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[Nick Finnigan]

Turn it up very high? (Assuming there is some other control).

[Ed Sirett]

Modifying the controls on any gas appliance is definitely contrary to the law. 8-(