The majority of all fireplaces are suitable for open fires, however the hearth of the fireplace must have three expansion joints at the fire opening, which allows for the heat to expand. Due to the intense heat radiated from a solid fuel/open fire, this heat must have some way to expand. The use of the aforementioned expansion joints alleviates this. If there are no joints in place the heat could put pressure on the hearth causing it to crack.

To be eligible for the Clear-Skies grant, a registered Clear-Skies installer must install the solar system - refer to http://www.clear-skies.org for the latest requirements. See similar questions...

Study material is available at the ECHD, Environmental Health Division Office or may be obtained by viewing/printing them on line. There is a yearly $25.00 registration fee renewable prior to June 30 each year. Testing hours are between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. See similar questions...

Anyone employed to work on gas appliances in domestic premises must be a CORGI- registered installer and competent in that area of gas work. By using a CORGI-registered installer you can be sure that any work completed by a CORGI technician will be done competently and safely. HSE advises that you should arrange for regular maintenance and an annual safety check to be carried out on your gas appliances and installation by a CORGI- registered installer. See similar questions...

All CORGI- registered installers carry ID cards which tell you which appliances they are qualified to work on. For more details visit our Registration Body page. See similar questions...

With twin wall stainless steel and Pumice chimney systems even without a chimney options are opened up. Although there are limitation due to termination heights distances from combustible materials and limitations on the amount of bends there can be e.t.c (ask staff for further details) you do need a class 1 flue system.(see questions 4 & 8) See similar questions...

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is a high temperature, ceramic device that can convert fuel directly into electrical energy without the use of intermediate combustion processes and mechanical conversion devices. As a result, the SOFC uses less fuel and produces less carbon dioxide than conventional power sources such as internal combustion engines, jet engines, and steam turbines. See similar questions...

The Windows Installer service is a component of Microsoft Windows. Some software installation (or setup) packages require this service. The component copies files and makes registry changes on behalf of the program being installed. Sandboxie does not permit sandboxed programs to use the system Windows Installer. If the sandboxed program needs the service, it will fail and Sandboxie will tell you to start a sandboxed instance of the Windows Installer service. See similar questions...

If your installer recommends that more work needs to be done on your appliance always follow the advice given. If you have doubts over the advice follow it in the interim period and contact CORGI for further advice. HSE strongly recommends the use of CO alarms as one useful precaution to give advance warning of CO in property. Importantly, alarms should not be regarded as a replacement for regular maintenance and safety checks by a CORGI- registered installer. See similar questions...

Aerogel is made up of microscopic beads or strands connected to form a continuous network. Since the network fills space and supports itself, it is considered a solid. See similar questions...

Not usually. You should however bear in mind that the Fuel Energizer is not designed as a "Quick-Fix". If your vehicle needs a service or oil change we strongly advise you to ensure that this is done prior to installing the Fuel Energizer. You should also follow our "Golden Seven Steps Rule". See similar questions...

All Solid Gold foods are complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines. Therefore, they do not need to be supplemented with anything. However, we do recommend supplementing any commercial pet food with a supplement like our Seameal. Seameal contains 60 trace minerals, 12 vitamins, 22 amino acids, digestive enzymes and flaxseed meal. See similar questions...

The first step is to locate a hobby shop in your area (use the dealer locator and enter your U.S. zip code), and to ask the local shop to refer you to a club in your area as well. In major metropolitan areas there are usually several, so you often have several places and groups of people to choose from. These 2 contacts will be invaluable to you in gaining first hand knowledge and support. The next step is to visit the local field and watch people fly. See similar questions...

Most veteran boiler engineers think of solid fuels and the old style “stoker boilers”. Today’s solid fuel generators are far advanced from these past units. Granted the technology is still fledgling in the United States and there is not much manufactured yet in this country. However, if we look at European nations, solid fuel utilization has been a staple for some time. Its understandable when comparing the resources and their availability in Europe versus the U.S. See similar questions...

All of our fully furnished suites have gas burning fireplaces, as well as cable TV/VCR's. Some units also have DVD's. See similar questions...

No. Simply run the installer, installing into the same directory as you previously installed in, and the upgrade will automatically install over the old version. It will also remember that you've purchased and keep your settings. Whenever asked this questions, we recommend always keeping the newer files already on your PC by answering No To All. See similar questions...

Yes. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations state that landlords must only use a CORGI-registeredinstaller for maintenance and safety checks on gas equipment they own and provide for tenants use in domestic premises. HSE advises that you check that the CORGI- registered installer is competent to work in that specific area of gas. This is clearly marked on the back of the installer's CORGI registration card. See similar questions...

The installer should be able to provide you with a current CORGI photo ID card. The card contains a photo of the installer, their CORGI registration number, their trading title and the expiry date of the card. The reverse of the card details the areas of gas work the installer is able to undertake. You can also call CORGI during normal office hours on 01256 372300 or log on to the CORGI website on www.corgi-gas.com. See similar questions...

ldquo;Yes”, we recommend that you see a qualified technician for fuel re-mapping or have an aftermarket fuel module installed. See similar questions...