Little bit of news to tell you we have had into stock our new range of gas fires that have been made for Castfireplaces as our own brand and we have today been altering all our prices to add these to our fireplace packages.
This gas fire is a class 2 flame effect fire very similar to the Nuflame fire we already stock, also they come in a range of LPG Options which have reduced the price hugely so check these out too.
The good thing for you our customers is the fact that they are £30 cheaper and we have today been altering our package prices so they are onsale straight away.
So when you choose you fuel option so they are online now ready to order.
We will also beadding them to our combination and arched fireplaces too so we really expect them to take off and have already got some more on order.
Those customers still requiring a UK Branded Gas fire can choose the Nuflame gas fire we have as an option too.
So order away and see what you think to the Castfireplaces Our Brand of Gas Insert.
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New range of Gas Fires arrive at Castfireplaces
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Can we buy spares for gas fireplace
Saturday, July 24th, 2010Today we have had two customers visit our factory only from Chesterfield which is a short drive to our factory and Showroom in Langley Mill.
They were unsure when they came as to what type of fireplace they wanted in the house but they knew the rough dimensions they wanted it to be, im quite used to this now and went through various options and styles and explained what was on offer for them.
After discarding the more modern type fireplaces they decided they wanted something more traditional for there 1960s built home and it had to be a gas fire.
After finding out they only really wanted it for decorative purposes i explained about the living flame fires, on this he asked where they were made which is quite normal as his fitter had told him only to buy a british made gas insert as you can not get spares fro the foreign fires.
This is quite true im afraid thats why all the gas fires we use are made in the UK and we can get sapres for any of these.
Not so important when the fire is brand new but a few years down the line when you require matrix sets or coals etc you do not want to be replacing fires because you can not obtain parts for it.
After i explained all this he was quite happy with the Jubilee and Brompton suite and wanted to order this, as he was a little unsure whether to choose 54″ or 51″ i told him to go home and draw both mantels on his wall to check which one would work best with his Television which is sat in the corner of the room near the fireplace.
We are never pushy with sales and our customers enjoy this when shopping with us, i want our customers to get it right as when it is fitted you will have to look at it everyday as your main focal point of the room so spend a little time taking and checking measurements and then if your happy with it we are too.
Both fireplaces would have fitted but you dont want a mantel shelf to come into view whilst watching Coronation Street and as for gas fires make sure you buy a british made one as mistakes will be costly in the future.
Gallery Gas Fires do they give off much heat
Thursday, July 15th, 2010The gas fires we supply for our gallery cast iron fireplaces are split into two main types decorative fuel effect and Convector fires.
Basically you can not use a convector fire in a traditional arched or tiled fireplace they are for use in modern suites and fascia panels.
So it now comes tto the question as to whether they give off a lot of heat.
All these fires are tested and do have output and input figures so we can honestly tell you what the outputs are, i have heard shops tell people they give off around 3.5 kw of heat but im afraid this is not true and is very misleading.
The standard gas fire we supply has a input of 6.5KW (so no room vent required) and has a heat ouput of around 2-2.2KW Maximum this depends on the draw of your chimney but we always state this.
2KW is like having a 2 bar electric fire on it will NOT heat the room of its own account (it will take the chill off) and should only be used for secondary heating or for effect only.
Whilst not being very effiecient it really looks nice when running and is very effective and we do sell 100s of them every year and no one has ever complained about the heat output.
If you are looking at a gas device to heat your room take a look at our convector fires you will have to compromise a little on victorian design and looks but with heat ouputs of over 4KW on the High Effiecency fires im sure you will be impressed with the heat they give off.
Which side of the Fireplace does gas connect to
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010As with all holiday breaks customers do seem to wait till the next normal opening day and then ring with enquires and questions galore.
This morning has been no different and im now just sat at my desk at 12.15 and the phone has just finished ringing.
Some were for orders and others regarding stock levels and how long delivery times where for various different areas.
The stangest question was todays article as to which side the gas needs to enter the fireplace.
Well now to the answer it does not matter which way as the cast iron backs we supply with the fireplaces have a notch in the bottom of them so the gas pipe can enter either way.
As the copper pipe is flexible it can then be bent round to fit the gland whichever way it faces so really it does no matter and there is no need to move gas isolation tap.
So another happy customer glad she found the advice she or indeed her builder wanted theres not much we dont know or cant find out about any of our fireplaces.
So if you do need any help or advice about one of our Gallery Fireplaces just drop us an email or ring me and we will soon have the answer you require.
Lpg Gas inserts supplied for all our Fireplaces
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010A strange question was asked this morning as to whether we can supply an LPG gas insert which is Liquefied petroleum gas to us normal folk or bottled gas as it is more often known.
Now i thought i had covered this in our fireplace packages options but someone has asked me if an LPG unit can be supplied for the Coronet and Henlow Limestone Fireplace.
So im not sure how they missed it but after running through it with them an order has been placed excpet they went for the Crown and 54″ Henlow after a bit of advice regarding sizes etc.
Anyway these LPG gas fires are supplied by Nuflame which is a good UK Brand and im not sure why they are so much more expensive they tell me its something to do with the jets and the way it burns im not 100% convinced all i know is they cost us an extra £150 inc VAT hence the price difference on the packages.
So another order is placed and will be on its way to Rural Lincolnshire where they do not have mains gas however I have been told before by a previous customer the difference in price these days between Natural and LPG gas is not too much different so if you do require an lpg fire for all your fireplaces and even our stoves us here at Castfireplaces are able to supply that for you at prices that won’t make your eyes water
Do we sell replacement gas fire coals
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010I wonder if you can help me came the question just after i had finished eating my tea early this evening, we have had this gas fireplace in for nearly six years and use it daily in winter.
We have tried using the matt black coal paint which works fine but now they are really starting to look tired and need replacing.
As i listened to this story unfolding i knew exactly what they were talking about Ceramic Fibre Coals is that what you are after i asked.
Hooray came the reply you know what i mean we have tried our local shop and they don’t want to know, im suprised about this as they are an item that is easy to get hold of but some shops dont care about after service or spares.
Anyway to cut a long story short its just a standard 16″ gas taper tray from some brand ive never heard of and the coals are square in two slightly different sizes.
After a visit to the factory this afternoon and a phonecall to the customer 20 medium coals (which were very close size) are now on the re way to Newcastle (small lie its Consett but that isnt the phrase)
So when calling us here at Castfireplaces we normally can source items you think not possible so dont be afraid to ask any questions we will only laugh if its impossible
Gallery Fireplaces Gas and Electric Fires Explained
Sunday, January 31st, 2010This a guide to the type of Electric and Gas Fireplaces we offer here at Castfireplaces we will explain what choices are available to you and which options each fire has. The Efficiency of your fire may be a large factor in the decision you make so here it is explained how each fire works
Glass Fronted Convector Fire
Up to 89% Efficient
Up to 4.4Kw Heat Output
One of the most efficient fires available to buy
Glass Front Helps provide high glow in ceramic fuel bed at low settings
Glass Front stops heat from your room being lost up the chimney
Open Fronted Gas Convector Fire
Up to 65% Efficient
Up to 4Kw Heat Output
One of the most efficient open fronted gas fires available
Available in Slide or Manual Control
Can be chosen with Choice of trim and Fret Sets
Decorative Open Fronted Gas Fire
Up to 50% Efficient
Up to 3Kw Output
Realistic Natural Look
Can be chosen with Choice of trim and Fret Sets
Electric Fire
98% Efficient
1KW or 2KW Heat Output
Realistic Flame Effect
Remote Controlled
Suitable for Homes without Chimney.
Frames and Fret Choices
The Gas and Electric Inserts we offer can be used with a choice of trim and fret meaning the insert fits the standard 16″ x 22″ opening but they can be personalized with a good choice of trims and frets so effectively you can have 100s of style options from the range we offer
Gas Fireplaces swap your energy supplier for better deal
Saturday, August 15th, 2009Having come to the end of our contract with our gas and electricity suppliers we decides to search online for a more competitive quote.
We have a Pembroke Full polish fireplace at home with a gas living flame insert which we do have on in winter or when we just want to use it as a display feature so along with the other gas items we have this fireplace is not the most efficient item so we do always try to get a good deal from the energy companies.
The gas insert with this fireplace is an input of 6.5KW with an output of 2.1KW so most of the heat goes up the chimney. They are primarily designed as a living flame decorative fire but you do get some heat off it.
Anyway the main reason for this blog is its an ideal time to change energy companies we found a good option from our same energy company but on online tariff which will save us £191 over the year so the moral of the story is as well as shopping round to get a good deal on the internet for your fireplace don’t forget your energy bill too there is a saving to be had too even from your existing supplier.
Those of you lucky people who burn wood as a fuel source I am not sure how to help you except speak to your local tree surgeon or local wood yard.
So don’t forget buy your Fireplaces from us we guarantee to be the best and have a look at uswitch.com for altering your energy supplier or just browse a better deal
Gas Fireplaces on the rise again due to steady prices
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009With the prices of our gas supplies remaining at a consistent level without the price hikes we have seen in recent years we are now seeing more movement again towards the use of gas inserts again. When we were suffering energy companies rising prices every 6 months it really struck fear into people using a gas fire as part of there fireplace and we saw a huge surge towards solid fuel as an alternative source in the winter however now the sales of stoves is not as mad as it was before Christmas but that is normal as the fireplace trade is exceptionally busy in the winter months.
With this return to gas sales we have increased our stock of gas hearths and gas inserts for all our fireplaces so we are sure we can have a constant supply from the manufacturers so we never run short of anything.
We do have a section on our website for Fires and Frets where you can buy these gas fires and frets as individual items if you just wish to replace your Gas Fireplace for something more modern or more realistic.
As usual we still offer all our packages for gas use so you can choose any package we offer and select the gas option and be assure it will fit the item you have ordered.
So if you do need any more help choosing a fire option please contact us we are always here to help
High Output and Efficient Gas Fireplaces
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Here at Cast Fireplaces we sell the Gallery and Bliss range of gas fireplaces these are some of the most economical fires that are on the market. If you are looking for a gas fire that provides a decent heat output and is Efficient you cannot go wrong with the Gallery High Efficiency Gas Fire. This Gas fire has a heat output of up to 4.2KW and is up to 83% Efficient.
They have a glass front, which allows the ceramic fuel bed to glow at lower temperatures, and also more importantly no heat is lost up the chimney when the fire is off. These H/E Gas fires come in a range of finishes from Black, Highlighted and Brushed Steel. They also have two designs, which is the flat trim and fret and the curved trim and fret.
To complete the fireplaces they are offered with a choice of fuel bed in Coals or Pebbles. These H/E gas fires are designed to fit all our fascia and Granite panels and will fit a standard 16†x 22†opening so you can easily change the fire without altering your fireplace. With gas prices falling and the exceptional heat output and efficiency there has never been a better time to install a Gallery High Output fire.
Brushed Steel H/E Gas Fire Straight Fret
Black H/E Gas Fire Curved Fret