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 | | SMITH’S HYDROFLAME: A POTENTIAL LIFESAVER | | | Smith’s Environmental Products Ltd | | 25/02/2008 | | | Statistics show that there have been more than 40 deaths from Carbon Monoxide poisoning caused by gas fires in the UK over the last twelve years. These statistics show that of the 475 deaths in total from CO poisoning over this period, 8% of these represent those attributed to gas fires – this equates to three deaths every year.
The Hydroflame from Smith’s Environmental Products, as with all Smith’s fan convectors, works by connection to the central heating system, therefore offering a much safer alternative to gas fires which may produce or leak harmful CO gases. The installation of Smith’s Hydroflame in place of traditional gas fires could, potentially, be a lifesaver.
Jim Bennett, Sales and Marketing Director at Smith’s Environmental Products commented, “On the face of it, these look like relatively low numbers but, in fact, they should be zero – three deaths a year is three too many. The Hydroflame offers comfort and ambience, all of the features and benefits of a gas fire with the danger totally removed.”
Recently redeveloped, the flagship product is now fitted with thermostatic control, in accordance with building regulations – the Hydroflame switches itself off when it reaches the maximum temperature dictated by the thermostat The flame effect is created using an energy saving lightbulb and specially developed ribbons moved by circulating air, giving the impression of a real fire – there are no live flames, no gas or hot coals and, for increased safety, Hydroflame has a low surface temperature. Additionally, following customer demand, Smith’s redesigned Hydroflame so that the ambient flame effect can now function independently to heat emitting.
As Hydroflame operates as part of the central heating system, its running costs are negligible. There are no annual safety checks or regular servicing required, while average usage on normal heat output will add less than £5 a year to annual heating bills (excluding any use of the electric heating element).
Operating from 40,000 square feet of factory and office space near Chelmsford in Essex, Smith’s manufactures its product range from raw material through to the finished article, utilising computerised design and automated production techniques.
All products are available nationally from builders’ merchants, plumbers’ merchants, heating equipment distributors and kitchen equipment distributors and all products and accessories are covered by a free five-year parts and labour guarantee, providing they have been installed and used in accordance with the installation and user guide. | |
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