Valor Fuel Effect Gas Fire

The valor 617 is a coal effect gas fire. That is to say it operates on natural gas but the gas heats several layers of synthetic coal like blocks to give the appearance of a coal fire. The effect might sound a bit tacky but actually its quite realistic and there is something about glowing coals that somehow feels warmer. The big advantage of course is no messy fire to light nor ashes to clean and it all lights at the touch of a button. The only slight ... more

The valor 617 is a coal effect gas fire. That is to say it operates on natural gas but the gas heats several layers of synthetic coal like blocks to give the appearance of a coal fire. The effect might sound a bit tacky but actually its quite realistic and there is something about glowing coals that somehow feels warmer. The big advantage of course is no messy fire to light nor ashes to clean and it all lights at the touch of a button. The only slight gripe I have with this fire is the hiss of the gas but you soon learn to ignore it. Whilst I do not use this as the main source of heat in my living room it does add an extra boost for those long winter evenings, and provides a useful backup when the central heating breaks down.
 

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