Defra Approved Stoves at Fires2u

What is DEFRA?

DEFRA is the government body responsible for testing and approving solid fueled heating appliances for use in smoke control zones. Burning logs - Logs may only be burnt on stoves that have been granted exemption from the regulations by the government through DEFRA. These have passed tests to confirm that they are capable of burning an un-authorised or inherently smoky solid fuel without emitting smoke.

At fires2u we sell Defra approved solid fuel stoves below our most popular stoves in this range -

The Hillandale Monroe 5 multi-fuel Stove has a classic design for a traditional home

The Main Features of this cast iron Stove are –

Approved by Defra for burning wood in a smoke control zone.

Cast‐Iron is renowned for its heat retention. Heat stored within the Stove continues to be released long after the embers have died.

Large viewing window.

Preheated airwash helps keep soot deposits forming on the glass, maintaining a clear view.

Easy to use primary and secondary air controls.

Interchangeable top or rear Flue outlet for flexible installation.

This stunning Hillandale Stove produces Heat output of – 5kW and is also 77% efficient!

Broseley Serrano 5 Cast Iron Multifuel Stove

The Serrano is Broseley's first modern all cast iron Stove

The Broseley Serrano Stove features a simplified and sleeker design, which sets it apart from its more traditional cousins, but still retaining the same quality as existing Broseley Stoves

The main features of this stove are -

DEFRA approved Stove which allows you to burn wood in smoke controlled areas

Concealed primary air control

Optional top and rear outlet

Pre-heated air wash coupled with primary air features

All multifuel parts incorporated

No additional parts required

Easily removable cast iron fire bricks and baffle (no fixings)

76% efficiency

5kW heat output

At Fires2u we sell over 60 stoves including electric stoves, gas stoves and wood burning stoves! So your perfect stove really can be found at fires2u.com!

Open Fronted High Efficiency Gas Fires

At Fires2u we always like to offer our customers the very latest gas fire technology on the market and that is why we are very excited to tell you about the latest fires introduced by Flavel and Verine Fires - Open Fronted High Efficient gas fire

Open Fronted HE gas fire provide the same look and feel of a real open fire but have net efficiencies of up to 74%! But how does this work? Well these type of gas fires which were designed by Flavel and Verine have both radiant and convected heat. The radiant heat is emitted from the coal effect fuel bed and the convected heat is generated by cool air drawn into the base of the fire which passes through a heat exchanger and is then emitted as warm air through the gap above th canopy. The result produces a stunning realistic open fronted gas fire with exceptional heat output combined with lower running costs compared to standard gas fires.

Flavel currently have developed six HE Plus open fronted Gas fires while Verine have developed two of these new gas fires and of course they are all on Fires2u website -

Such as the Flavel Kenilworth Plus open fronted high efficiency gas fire which features an impressive 70% net efficiency, a highly realistic Coal fuel effect and can be installed in to almost any Chimney or Flue - including Pre-cast flues when fitted with a 3” rebated fire surround. This open-fronted gas fire features a highly realistic Coal fuel effect and is available as a manual control as standard or for additional price - slide control or a fully remote control operation. The Kenilworth Plus comes in choice of brass, black or silver finishes and a choose of contemporary or Traditional fret so really is suitable for any taste. At fires2u this great fire starts from £328 inc VAT and Delivery!



There is also the Verine Orbis Plus gas fire which is Verines first full depth open-fronted high efficiency gas fire which has an incredible 73% net efficiency. Suitable for installation into standard brick Chimneys the Orbis Plus comes in a choice of manual control as standard or for additional cost, slide control, easy flame (which are discreet buttons a the side of the trim of the fire) or remote control and can be styled to suit your requirements of your home with Verines wide range of trims and frets and fascias in array of colours. This stunning HE plus gas fire starts from £463 on fires2u website inc VAT and Delivery.

So what are you waiting for your perfect Plus Open Fronted HE gas fire is just a click away at fires2u.com so come and visit our website today!

Eko fires - Gas fires and flueless fires

At Fires2u we are proud to sell the complete Eko fires gas fire and flueless gas fire range. The Eko fire range includes the 3010 gas fire which is ideal for installations into new homes with shallow starter block's and some pre-cast Flue systems due to its slim inset dimension of 108mm. Or the Eko 3060 gas fire which has a full depth firebox which incorporates a cleverly designed heat exchanger that increase the fire's efficiency by providing convected heat in addition to radiant heat. Eko fires flueless range is also impressive and includes stunning hang on wall flueless fires such as 5010 portrait fire which is now available in array of colour's including; Metallic Silver, Ivory, Metallic Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Yellow, Warm Brown and Red. The stunning Eko 5090 which was introduced to Eko fires range last month is a breath taking hang on the wall Flueless gas fire which comes in 2 stunning finishes - Limestone or Graphite finish and is impressive 1100mm width size and produces 2.6kW heat and like all the Eko flueless gas fire range this fire is 100% efficient!

The eko 5010 has recently introduced the warm brown fascia to this Flueless gas fire range -

The EkoFire 5010 Flueless gas fire is creative, has originality and its technology combine to create a truly unique expression of style and personality tailored to suit your individuality in your home.This fire is 100% efficient Flueless gas fire and simply hangs on the wall using just four screws. Designed to fit a minimum room size of 23m3 (typically 10' 1" x 10' 1" with an 8' high ceiling) the portrait frame is the perfect focal point for your kitchen, dining room, study and living room. This fire is available for homes that have Natural Gas, or for homes that do not this an LPG conversion adapter is also available for additional cost.

The Eko 3010, 3020. 3030, 3035, 4010, 4020 and 3065 gas fires now can all come with Eko's new Classic Plain Brass, Chrome or Black trim (please see below) -

At fires2u all Eko fires trims and frets or fascias our included in the price so from as little as £199 you can purchase the Eko 3010 gas fire with one of Eko's stunning trims and frets in either brass, chrome or black!

The stunning EkoFire 3010 gas fire is ageless and ultra slim in design and appearance- an attractive and alluring fire to fit with any fireplace in any living room. The entry level 3010 gas fire is particularly suitable for installations into new homes with shallow starter block's and some pre-cast Flue systems, however, is perfectly at home when used with a conventional Chimney (however please always confirm with a gas safe fitter before purchasing any product to check it will be suitable for you or not). For a modern aesthetic you can choose the 'Contemporary' frame in brushed stainless steel and opt for a Pebble fuel bed for this gas fire. The EkoFire 3010 gas fire comes has a 3.1kW heat output. This gas fire is now available with either Natural Gas or LPG and with manual control or remote control (this option is however only available in the natural gas option).

So what are you waiting for your perfect Eko gas fire, electric fire flueless gas fire is just click away at fires2u!

Gallery Collection - New Gallery Fireplaces

The Gallery Collection presents an extensive range of traditional and contemporary fireplaces, combining supreme craftsmanship, quality materials and elegance in design. Gallery's desire is to provide its customers with a superb choice of fireplaces skillfully made with high quality materials.

The Gallery FIREPLACE SUITES & Gas FIRES within there collection represents classic fireplace designs, some infused with a contemporary twist, aimed to complement a variety of interior styles. Each design is available in a variety of stone finishes including Portuguese Limestone, Micromarble, Granite or Jura-Stone, all these fireplace suites our compatible with our own extensive gas fire, high efficiency gas fire or electric fire ranges.

The Gallery fireplace range have some exquisite detail that is rarely seen in suites of this type of material. A Gallery suite consists of the mantel, back panel and hearth. Every suite in the Gallery fireplace range can be fitted against a flat wall without a chimney, if chosen with an suitable electric fire, all that is required is a power point. We currently have complete Gallery electric suites which come with a Gallery electric fire and start from as little as £502 which includes vat and delivery to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland!

Below is further information about the various materials that Gallery fireplace suites can come in-

Portuguese limestone
This is natural stone, cut straight from the earth. The stone is sedimentary limestone formed over 50 million years ago. The characteristic darker veins on the light background, intermingled with fossils of plants and animal life all add to the beauty and individuality of this great material.

Jurastone
This includes suites made from natural materials and utilises an innovative finishing technique. JURA-STONE is made from sheets of natural solid marble and then coated with one of two great finishes. These finishes are the smooth Cotswold and the slightly textured Chiltern. Both finishes give a consistent appearance of stone. These type of suites start from as little as £327 in the fireplace Durrington suite range and this price even includes vat and delivery.

Marble, Micro Marble and Granite
Each of these beautiful stone finishes have their own features that help to create a truly unique fireplace. Polar White marble offers a brilliant, clear, classic look whilst Perla micro marble adds a sense of depth with it’s warm, mottled tones. If its a bold statement you want to make then look no further than Ebony black granite that has just been introduced to the Gallery range and is available with the Rydal fireplaces suite design. All these materials are crafted to the highest of standards with a flawless polished finish.

So what you waiting for your perfect Gallery fireplace suite is just click away at fires2u!

Eko 5090 Flueless Gas fire - Now available at fires2u

The Eko 5090 Flueless gas fire produces to 2.6kW heat output and is suitable for Natural Gas. The EkoFire 5090 Flueless fire is designed to fit in a minimum room size of 30m3.

The Eko 5090 can be installed on virtually any wall and gives you the freedom to create a stunning style statement without the limitations of a Flue or Chimney.

The stunning Eko 5090 hang on the wall Flueless gas fire comes in 2 stunning finishes - Limestone or Graphite (shown in the image above). The eko 5090 has been designed to explore the finest natural stone materials, delivering a high end aesthetic that works equally in a contemporary, modern, traditional or classical decor. The innovative natural stone fascia is manufactured using a clever aluminium honeycomb sub-frame. This process not only helps to increase the manufacturing precision when dealing with natural materials but reduces the weight of the fascia by over 50%.

Behind this stunning fascia is our innovative flueless catalytic technology which delivers the ultimate in efficiency, significantly reducing the running cost while all the time reassuring you that it is one of the safest gas fire technologies in the world.

Release date for this fire bought from fires2u is week commencing 26th September 2011!

The enhanced proportions of this stylish flueless gas fire create a beautiful panoramic view of the flames, while the natural stone fascias exude style and a natural glow.

The 5090 has a fully variable heat output from 1.5KW low to 2.6 KW high. It is designed for a minimum room size of 30m³ (typically 11'6 " x 11'6" with an 8' high ceiling).

So what you waiting for your perfect Flueless gas fire is just a click away at fires2u.com!

Gas Safety Week

Gas Safety Week started yesterday and has been set up by Gas safe to aim to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas fires. Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas fires can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quickly with no warning. Gas safe have therefore created this week to highlight the importance of taking care of all your gas appliances including gas fires.

Follow these top tips that Gas safe have stated on there website to help keep you and your family gas safe:

• make sure only a Gas Safe registered engineer works on your gas appliances
• make sure gas appliances have a regular service and an annual gas safety check,
• always check the engineer's Gas Safe Register ID card

As part of Gas Safety Week, gas safe are going around the country raising awareness of gas safety and giving out essential advice to help people keep safe in their homes to find a location close to you click on this link.

Many people that buy gas fires are not aware that it must be fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer, if this is not carried out you are actually breaking the law and it will nullify any manufactures guarantee that comes with the appliance. To find a gas safe registered fitter in your area click on this link and on the right hand side of the gas safe registered website you can put in your postcode and it will bring up gas safe fitters in your area.