Designer Fireplaces Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) 1.Does the room become dry?
No. very much unlike electric heaters. On the contrary the humidity level in the room goes up as the combustion of gas produces water vapour 2. Are there any chances of gas leaking ?
Not at all. Unlike the common cooking stove, if the flame goes off by any chance, the gas supply cuts off (within 30 seconds) even though the regulator on the cylinder may be on. This happens because of a thermocouple safety device that senses that there is no heat when the flame goes off and shuts off the gas control valve within 30 seconds. Of course, you have to follow the standard recommendations of your gas company while changing a cylinder to ensure that the cylinder valve or regulator or the rubber tube are not leaking and periodically check this equipment 3. What happens to the CO2 produced due to burning of gas?
Yes, any combustion process produces Carbondioxide (CO2) and Carbonmonoxide (CO) . Due to the near complete combustion (high efficiency of 99.9%), there is no production of CO which is very harmful. The atmosphere analyser fitted in the heater ensures that the flame cuts off, if the CO2 level in the room exceeds 1.5% - the safe limit specified by European and American standards 4. Does the oxygen level go down in the room ?
Normally, the level of oxygen in the atmosphere is 22%. In a closed room with a gas heater, if the level of O2 goes down below 18% then the Oxygen Depletion System (ODS) device shuts off the gas supply to the heater and the unit switches off. Unless the room is ventilated and fresh air allowed to come in, the gas heater will not function 5. Is it safe to use in the bedroom / living room?
Yes, absolutely. There are several millions of heaters being used all over the world. Generally, houses in India even in the hill stations are not tightly insulated and therefore there is sufficient infiltration of cold fresh air from outside that keeps the oxygen level required for healthy living conditions indoors. Yet, it is recommended that when the gas heater is used in a bedroom, the door to the connecting corridor or living room is kept partially open or about 50 square centimeters of ventilation is provided to the room. The gas heaters can also supplement the central room heating systems 6. Don't you think heating with electricity is a lot more convenient?
May be it appears like that. We can examine all the facts. Most places in India suffer from low voltage especially in the winters in North India because of which the efficiency of the electric heater goes down - sometimes you hardly get any heat. Moreover, the electricity supply may be out if there is heavy snow fall and you can't get heat when you need it the most 7. What is catalytic heating and is it safer for Indoors?
In a catalytic heater, the combustion of gas takes place at a low temperature, around 350°C (without an open flame). The temperature of combustion is lower than the flammability limit of petrol, paper and cloth and hence these materials do not catch fire even if they fall on the heater accidentally. Therefore, catalytic heaters are safer for indoor use About...
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