×

Gather Hood Small (300x200) - Ø 180

Product Image

In Stock

A gather hood is designed for installation with flexible flue liners above an open fireplace, providing a larger area for gases to escape and pass up the chimney liner to the termination point. This Gather Hood Small (300x200) - Ø 180 includes an adaptor for easy flue liner attachment and ensures a secure setup within the masonry chimney framework.

£121.99 incl VAT

  •   Description  
  •   Product Details  

The Gather Hood Small (300x200) - Ø 180 from National Flues is an essential accessory for any solid fuel, gas, or oil appliance installation. It's specifically designed for use with MI-FLEX 316 and 904 flexible flue liners, creating an efficient system for guiding flue gases safely up your chimney. This gather hood expands the area where gases can escape, optimising your chimney's performance. Made from high-quality materials, it's ideal for appliances with maximum temperatures up to 600°C (T600 designation), including those using wood with less than 20% moisture, smokeless coal, gas, and oil.The gather hood includes an adaptor for easy attachment to the flexible flue liner, ensuring a secure connection at the chimney's base. To install, simply fold the metal flaps at right angles and screw them into the brickwork, securing the hood firmly in place. Remember, flexible flue liners must be fully enclosed within a masonry chimney per Building Regulations Document J, and this gather hood helps comply with those standards.Maintenance is straightforward; the chimney system should be designed to facilitate easy sweeping and inspections. We recommend using a HETAS registered sweep for solid fuel applications, and cleaning should occur at least once a year. For solid fuel appliances, twice-yearly sweeps are advisable to clear any deposits or obstructions, such as bird nests.

  • SKU: 20-180-GHS
  • Item: Gather Hood Small (300x200) - 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 is used to manage the flow of flue gases from an open fireplace, ensuring they efficiently pass up through a flexible flue liner within a masonry chimney.

Brand Summary

National Flues is a leading supplier of fireplaces and flues, offering high-quality products at competitive prices to both retail and trade customers across the UK. Known for reliable delivery and exceptional customer service, National Flues ensures all your fireplace and flue needs are met.

National Flues Verdict

The Gather Hood Small (300x200) - Ø 180 is a highly reliable and efficient component for managing chimney gas flow in open fireplaces. Its design ensures safety and legality in adherence with Building Regulations. At National Flues, we deliver nationwide and cater to both retail and trade customers, providing consistent quality and affordability.

Our Rating
9.5/10

FAQs

A gather hood is used to enhance the efficiency of a chimney system by creating a larger area for flue gases to escape. It is typically installed above an open fireplace and connected to a flexible flue liner.

Yes, the gather hood comes with an adaptor to attach to the flexible flue liner. Simply fold the metal flaps at right angles and screw them into the brickwork at the base of the chimney and the top of the chimney chamber.

This gather hood is suitable for use with solid fuel (wood with less than 20% moisture and smokeless coal), gas, and oil appliances with temperatures up to 600°C (T600 designation).

The chimney should be swept and inspected at least once a year, preferably twice for solid fuel appliances. Use a HETAS registered sweep and avoid chemical cleaners or mild steel tools on stainless steel chimneys.

No, according to Building Regulations Document J, flexible flue liners must be fully enclosed within a masonry chimney. Non-masonry enclosures like timber or plasterboard are not acceptable.

Yes, the gather hood includes an adaptor that allows the flexible flue liner to be easily attached, ensuring a secure and efficient setup.

A gas-tight seal ensures that no harmful flue gases escape into the living area, maintaining safety and efficiency. This can be achieved using fire cement, ceramic rope or tape, or high-temperature sealant.