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Gather Hood Large (300x400) - Ø 180

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A gather hood is an essential component when installing a flexible flue liner above an open fireplace. This Large Gather Hood (300x400) - Ø 180 expands the area for gas flow, ensuring efficient and safe passage up the chimney liner. It includes an adaptor for easy attachment to the flexible flue liner and is designed for secure placement at the base of the chimney.

£140.99 incl VAT

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The Large Gather Hood (300x400) - Ø 180 from our MI-FLEX accessories range is designed to be an essential component in the installation of MI-FLEX 316 and 904 flexible flue liners. Creating a secure and efficient connection between the flue liner and open fireplace, this gather hood ensures optimal gas flow, directing it safely up the chimney. Compliant with Building Regulations Document J, this gather hood is suitable for use with appliances reaching temperatures up to 600°C, including those burning wood with less than 20% moisture, smokeless coal, gas, and oil. For best results, pair it with bottom fixings to create a gas-tight seal with fire cement, ceramic rope, or high-temperature sealant. Ensure your chimney system allows for easy sweeping and maintenance, with cleaning recommended twice a year for solid fuel appliances.

  • SKU: 20-180-GHL
  • Item: Gather Hood Large (300x400) - u00d8 180
  • 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 Large (300x400) - Ø 180 is designed to facilitate the efficient flow of gasses from an open fireplace, up through a flexible flue liner and out of the chimney. It creates a larger area for gas escape and ensures safe passage.

Brand Summary

National Flues is a leading supplier of fireplaces and flues across the UK, known for competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and excellent customer service for both retail and trade clients.

National Flues Verdict

The Large Gather Hood (300x400) - Ø 180 is a superb addition to any flexible flue liner installation. With its excellent build quality and functionality, it ensures optimal gas flow from open fireplaces. National Flues delivers nationwide and caters to both retail and trade customers.

Our Rating
9.6/10

FAQs

A gather hood is used to expand the area for escaping gasses when a flexible flue liner is installed above an open fireplace. This ensures efficient gas flow up the chimney liner.

The gather hood attaches to the base of the chimney. Its metal flaps are folded at right angles and screwed into the brickwork for secure installation. An adaptor attaches the flexible flue liner to the hood.

Yes, the gather hood is suitable for appliances operating at temperatures up to 600°C (T600 designation) and can be used with wood (under 20% moisture), smokeless coal, gas, and oil-fired appliances.

Chimney systems should be designed for easy sweeping and maintenance access. It’s recommended to clean chimneys serving solid fuel appliances at least twice a year, ideally at the end and start of the heating season.

No, Building Regulations Document J specifies that flexible flue liners, including those with a gather hood, must be completely enclosed within a masonry chimney. Non-masonry enclosures are not acceptable.

For a secure and gas-tight seal, you can use fire cement, ceramic rope or tape, or high-temperature sealant during the installation of the gather hood.

Yes, it’s recommended to have the chimney system swept by a competent person. Solid fuel applications should use HETAS registered sweeps, whose services can be found at www.hetas.co.uk.