Multi fuel stove

[hellogreg]

Seems all I do in here is ask questions.....

Has anyone had one of these fitted recently (one that heats domestic water and radiators)

I am considering getting one but wondering how much work and cost is involved in the installation,I currently have a dual system oil and back boiler in open fire in sitting room .

Thanks in advance

 

[mex]

Its really not DIY, with the fire roaring you could be dealing temps of upto 700 oC, do yourself a favour and get someone qualified to look at it. As to the cost, a lot will depend on the burner you choose,there are plenty on eBay,but there is also plenty of junk on there too,like everything else,you get what you pay for.Hope this helps.

 

[paddyfrog]

i had a Boru Carraig Mor with back boiler fitted 3 years ago, and I am very happy with it, I use a combination of coal and wood depending how cold it is outside. I start the fire with coal to heat up the radiators then top up with wood, it is energy efficient and I saved money on heating oil.
I think that insurances require it to be fitted by a professional.
http://http://borustoves.co.uk/
Bruno

 

[hellogreg]

Old fireplace removed ,recessed wall, widened opening ,replaced lentil,replastered extended hearth multi fuel stove fitted and plumbed to existing pipes.

Vented floor and carbon-monoxide alarm fitted and finally painted all done by little old me

Need some cold weather now to test although already much more economical than open fire ....

 

[DorsetDude]

Old fireplace removed ,recessed wall, widened opening ,replaced lentil,replastered extended hearth multi fuel stove fitted and plumbed to existing pipes.

Vented floor and carbon-monoxide alarm fitted and finally painted all done by little old me

Need some cold weather now to test although already much more economical than open fire ....

Spoken to your home insurers yet about your changes?

 

[Yellowbelly]

I'd also advise getting a stove fitted by a pro. You really need to know what you are doing from a building point of view and as a heating engineer. There are strict building regulations which must be adhered to and you must bear in mind the unstallation will last over twenty years so it must be A1.

When we had ours done I was amazed by how much brickwork had to be removed to form the new fireplace (an inglenook in our case). I had veritable mountain on my front garden at the end!

Having said that, I would never consider aany other type of heating now.

 

[Martyn D]

Anyone who has something this this fitted must get it certificated by a registered solid fuel installer, as Keith has mentioned the insurance company will otherwise have a simple get out clause.