DIY mania struck yesterday and in a frenzied three hour session have restored a doorway back to an arch and removed the old gas fire. A successful trip to B&Q and I returned with a 'bargain' fire that belied it's cheap price with a sleek modern look. Some major hammering and drilling later and the hole in the wall is finally ready. Once fitted, it looked the part and when plugged in the effects where extremely pleasant on the eye.
Tonight the fire got it's first real test as I settled down to watch some TV. Five minutes and a click later and the fire seems to have entered 'power saver mode'. "Unplug, wait five minutes, and plug in again" say the instructions. I don't recall seeing a 'made for windows' sticker on the fire but carry out the reboot anyway. Well that sorted out the lifeless fire, it is now permanently on and due for a return to it's maker.
As the title says, this is a typical purchase for me. I seem to attract items with missing parts, items that don't work or items that break within days. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is, and this fire seemed too good to be true.
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