When i returned from London today after delivering all our fireplaces and stoves the 1st call i took when back in the office asked me if they had to have specialist fitter to fit a limestone fireplace for electric use.
Now there are no rules governing the fitting of an electric insert as they all come prewired and have a 13 amp plug on them to plug straight into a socket so with that it mind the answer is No
You can fit this fireplace yourself as you are not likely to be gassed by any toxic fumes form solid fuel or gas use as the electric fire does not need a flue and these are the reasons we never recommend DIY jobs for solid fuel or gas.
So in reality it is ok to fit this type of fireplace fo electirc use but to ensure a good job you must be competent at diy or we would still recommend having it installed by a proper fireplace fitter and be prepared to haggle on the fitting price as they do not have to commision and conduct spillage tests on this item or test the rest of your system and also there is no certificate to produce so it should be cheaper than insattling for gas or solid fuel if fitting electric yourself gives us a ring we can help you out
Tags: Electric, Gas, limestone, solid fuel