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Thursday March 7 - Flue Warehouse Brings Shieldmaster To The UK

The Shieldmaster brand is finally being brought to the UK by Flue Warehouse, one of the UK’s leading wholesaler and suppliers of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves and flue components. Shieldmaster is a precision-engineered twin wall insulated flue system offering a complete range of components for every type of installation.

Shieldmaster is a proven brand, selling across Europe for almost two decades. Tested in the harshest winters the continent has to offer in Northern Europe and along the Baltic coast, the products are guaranteed to not only withstand the demands of weather patterns in the UK with ease, but to thrive in them. It is a brand that is popular across Scandinavia and Finland, it has received approvals in eight territories throughout Europe and it was recently given approval for the UK market by HETAS. It complies with UK building regulations and local legislation for smokeless zones and conservation areas.

Flue Warehouse is to be the exclusive UK distributor of Shieldmaster. The range has been modified for the UK market with the addition of extra parts and improvement of many features to ensure ease of use. Shieldmaster does not need any additional silicone or sealants to seal the joints. It has a unique push-fit locking system to make connecting and disconnecting really simple. It is constructed from 0.5mm thick stainless steel, the 316 grade inner wall and 430 grade outer wall are insulated with a one-inch layer of compressed stone wool.

The range is available in both stainless and matt black finishes so it is suitable for any style of interior. Additionally, its intelligent design allows for only a 60mm safe clearance to combustible materials and every part is covered under the manufacturer’s twelve-year guarantee.

Richard Fewings, Founder of Flue Warehouse said: “We are delighted to be able to offer the discerning UK market the Shieldmaster range. It incorporates the tried and tested reliability of an established European brand but it has been tailored to the UK market. The range is manufactured in Europe but we are very proud to be the official dealers of Shieldmaster’s twin wall insulated flue. This enables us to supply the range directly from the factory to trade at unbeatable prices.”

Shieldmaster is compatible with wood, coal, all solid fuels, gas and oil, and the thicker steel with which it’s made gives enhanced durability. It is available to buy from the trade counter at Flue Warehouse or online at www.flue-warehouse.co.uk with immediate effect.


Monday March 21 - Troubleshooting Flue Systems

When installed in line with current regulations and all instructions herein, Shieldmaster insulated twin wall is precision engineered to provide an efficient and effective exhaust system for all heating appliances. In the uncommon event of any issues with the draw or effectiveness of a chimney system ensure you have first addressed all issues highlighted below:

Less than 4.5m of flue installed - This distance is the minimum required to create a sufficient change in pressure to draw the fumes up.

Too much vitreous pipe used - It is not recommended to use more than 1.8m of single wall flue as the gases will cool and drop due to heat loss.

Poor quality of pipe with rough surface - Pipe must be smooth internally as rough edges will restrict gas flow.

Fire is not burning hot enough - Reduced heat input will affect the flow of the gases. The hotter they are, the better the system works. The same applies for the Air Wash.

Terminal Resistance - Anti-Downdraught cowls can prevent flue gases from escaping.

Poor quality wood - High moisture content or low density wood will burn inefficiently and produce visible smoke.

Air starvation - Has the chimney been swept? Is it blocked?

Air ventilation - Is there a permanent air vent in the room? Double glazing, insulation, home improvements will all reduce the air supply to the stove.

Over-sized flue - An over-sized flue such as an unlined open chimney may never warm up and will cause smoke.

Joints not sealed - The joints between flue pipes, particularly where you adapt from one type to another, are weak points in the system and if not appropriately sealed will lose pressure affecting the stove and its performance.

No insulation - Insulation keeps the flue gases hot so they rise better.

No Flexible Liner Used - Flexible liners ensure a sealed flue all the way to the pot, maintains the correct diameter and heat up quickly to get the draw going.

Unsuitable Chimney Pot - Round chimney pots on square flues create obstructive ledges.

Reduced flue diameter - If the flue system narrows in diameter at any point, this will restrict the flow of the flue.

90 elbows and horizontals - The best flue system is vertical with no bends. Right angled bends will restrict the flow of gas and horizontal lengths leave a large surface area for soot and tar to be deposited, clogging the flue.

Cold inside and hot outside - If it is cold in the house and hot outside, the flue will not draw. This will always improve with heat.

Powder Coating Bubbling / Coming Away - Black powder coated Shieldmaster must not be connected directly to a heating appliance.


Friday 18 March - An Introduction to Shieldmaster Twin Wall Systems

Shieldmaster is a precision engineered twin wall insulated flue system offering a complete range of components for every type of installation. Crafted with ease of use in mind, Shieldmaster utilises a simple push fit connection which when sealed with the attached locking band, provides a secure and sealed joint between all parts.

By offering both stainless and matt black finishes, the Shieldmaster range is suitable for all locations and is fully CE and HETAS approved for compliance with building regulations and local legislation for smokeless zones and conservation areas.

The intelligent design of Shieldmaster allows for only a 60mm safe clearance to combustible materials and every part is covered under the manufacturer’s twelve year guarantee. This product really is built to last as it has been tried and tested in over ten countries across Europe in the harshest environments from Finland, Sweden and Norway to Latvia and all along the Baltic coast.

Manufactured in Europe, we are proud to be official dealers of Shieldmaster twin wall insulated flue, enabling us to supply the range directly from the factory to trade at unbeatable prices.

Shieldmaster utilises Kaminova stone wool 120 with a density of 120kg/m³ to insulate the twin walls of the flue. By doing so, this 25mm layer of compressed insulation protects the inner skin from rapid cooling and efficiently preserves the heat. Therefore the outer diameter of Shieldmaster twin wall components measure 2” greater than the inner diameter.

Approvals

Shieldmaster is CE certified for safe and legal operation in the UK, is tested as compliant to EN1856-1:2009 and is fully approved by HETAS, the official body of solid fuel domestic heating appliances (Hetas approval No. ANC112).

Material & Construction

Constructed from 0.5mm thick stainless steel, the 316 grade inner wall and 430 grade outer wall are insulated with a one inch layer of compressed stone wool.

Fuel Compatibility

Wood, coal, all solid fuels and oil.

Available Finishes

Stainless and powder coated matt black.

Designation Number

EN:1856-1 T450 N1 D VM L50050 G60

Shieldmaster twin wall has been tested and approved for its compatibility with all solid fuel appliances in addition to gas and oil and is suitable for use with heating appliances that do not exceed a continuous average flue temperature of 450°C.

The 60mm safe clearance to combustible materials must be maintained and not filled with additional insulating materials. The Hetas approval enables registered Hetas engineers to confidently install and sign off any Shieldmaster twin wall flue system under approved Document J. of the Building Regulations.

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