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Gather Hood (300x300) - Ø 125

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The Gather Hood (300x300) - Ø 125 is a crucial component when installing flexible flue liners above open fireplaces. It ensures efficient gas flow up the chimney liner, thanks to its ingeniously designed adaptor and secure attachment to the chimney base and chamber. Quick and easy to install with right-angle metal flaps for brickwork attachment.

£127.99 incl VAT

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The Gather Hood (300x300) - Ø 125 is an essential element for those looking to install flexible flue liners above open fireplaces. Designed to enhance the flow of gases, this gather hood is part of the MF20 MI-FLEX accessories range, perfectly suited for use with MI-FLEX 316 and 904 flexible flue liners to create a full chimney system. It's constructed for compatibility with wood (under 20% moisture), smokeless coal, gas, and oil appliances, handling temperatures up to 600°C (T600 designation). Following UK Building Regulations Document J, it should only be installed within a masonry chimney, ensuring the secure transition from the connecting flue system to the flexible flue liner. The gather hood features a robust design, with metal flaps that can be easily folded and secured into brickwork at the top of the chimney chamber. For maintenance, it's recommended to sweep the chimney twice a year, especially for solid fuel applications, to prevent blockages and ensure the system works efficiently.

  • SKU: 20-125-GHM
  • Item: Gather Hood (300x300) - u00d8 125
  • Designation:: BSEN 1856-2 T600 N1 W V2 L50012 G
  • System:: MI-FLEX Accessories MF20
  • Material:: 316L
  • Colour Finish:: Natural / Stainless Steel
  • Fuels:: Wood, Oil, Gas, Smokeless coal
  • Approvals:: HETAS / CE

What is it for?

The Gather Hood (300x300) - Ø 125 is designed to aid the installation of flexible flue liners above open fireplaces, enhancing the efficiency of gas flow up the chimney.

Brand Summary

National Flues is a trusted UK supplier of high-quality fireplaces and flue systems, serving retail and trade customers nationwide with reliable delivery and competitive pricing.

National Flues Verdict

Our Gather Hood (300x300) - Ø 125 is a top-notch product for effective flue systems. Reliable, durable, and cost-effective, this gather hood is perfect for both trade and retail customers. With nationwide delivery and secure online payments, National Flues ensures you get the best service and value.

Our Rating
9.8/10

FAQs

A gather hood is used to create a larger area for gases to escape and pass up a flexible flue liner, especially when installed above an open fireplace.

While installing a gather hood can be straightforward, it is recommended to have the installation carried out by a professional to ensure it complies with Building Regulations Document J.

Yes, the gather hood is suitable for gas, as well as wood (under 20% moisture), smokeless coal, and oil appliances, and can handle temperatures up to 600°C.

It is important to have the chimney swept at least twice a year by a competent person, especially if you use solid fuels. Avoid using chemical cleaners or mild steel tools on stainless steel chimneys.

The gather hood is part of the MF20 MI-FLEX accessories range and should be used with MI-FLEX 316 and 904 flexible flue liners for comprehensive chimney systems.

Yes, provisions must be made to secure the bottom fixing into the connecting flue below and the flexible flue liner above to create a gas-tight seal using fire cement, ceramic rope or tape, or high-temperature sealant.

The connection to the flexible flue liner should be made inside the confines of the existing masonry chimney, ensuring no flex is visible at any time.