Question
What is the correct type of adhesive tape to use when sealing a closure plate on a gas fire?
Answer
British Standard BS 5871-1 - Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances. Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases) explains that the correct adhesive tape required to seal a gas fire closure plate, is one which has been specially designed for the purpose, will withstand a temperature of at least 100oC and has the necessary adhesive strength and flexibility to secure the closure plate along uneven surfaces such as rough stone fireplaces. BS 5871-1 does not specify a product standard that closure plate tapes should apply to. However, product suppliers/merchants will often supply propriety tapes manufactured to a British Gas specification (PRS 10 issue 2), which are generally agreed within industry as being suitable for purpose.