
Gas Heater Safety Update: Vulcan Heritage or Pyrox Heritage
Vulcan Heritage and Pyrox Heritage gas heaters have been emitting a toxic carbon monoxide above the permitted level if they are not properly installed and maintained. The potential fault was discovered in Victoria as a result of several laboratory tests. Therefore, all residents of Victoria using a Vulcan Heritage or a Pyrox Heritage gas heater in their property must have them serviced and checked by a trusted and certified gas plumber immediately. Open-flued gas heaters, especially Vulcan Heritage and Pyrox Heritage are on the Energy Safe Victoria’s safety alert list, may increase indoor carbon monoxide levels under certain conditions. The combination of inadequate room ventilation, and operating bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans at the same time as an open-flued gas heater, may draw unsafe levels of carbon monoxide into the living area. The risk is further increased if the heater is faulty or the flue is blocked. Energy Safe Victoria has established a