What Wood burning/multi fuel stove?
Discussion
We have the chimney sweep coming around to our new house soon to get the chimneys swept and ready to be used.
However, we are considering installing a wood burning stove as we got so much use out of it in the last house.
The chimney sweep has recommended we would need between 5-6kw.
I don't want to spend a huge amount, but want to get something that is easy to use and not too modern looking.
I like the look of the Aga Wenlock and the Carron enamel ones...
However, we are considering installing a wood burning stove as we got so much use out of it in the last house.
The chimney sweep has recommended we would need between 5-6kw.
I don't want to spend a huge amount, but want to get something that is easy to use and not too modern looking.
I like the look of the Aga Wenlock and the Carron enamel ones...
To my mind first choose whether you want a £200 Chinese one or a branded one in the £500+ region. Then choose the style you like most. Also look closely at the dimensions, especially where the flue comes out, as this will dictate how far the stove comes into the room and the gap behind.
I have a Stovax Stockton 5 and it works fine.
I have a Stovax Stockton 5 and it works fine.
jshell said:
Without taking the p1ss, can anyone tell me why woodburners are so flipping expensive? The don't have leccy, controls, gas or any real technical stuff associated, they're just wood-burning boxes that enclose hot burning stuff with causing peripheral damage...
Good point - they are only cast iron or steel boxes - the Victorians could have banged them out for five shillings each. But now the companies have staff who all need £25Kpa, then there's the marketing, discounts to retailers, brochures, website, social media...Newton 5 True British by Trianco - Supplied by Julian at Stovefitters - Fantastic bit of kit ...................
http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
dickymint said:
Newton 5 True British by Trianco - Supplied by Julian at Stovefitters - Fantastic bit of kit ...................
http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
They are a thousand pounds in price! Please explain to me what you get that's worth a grand? Or does Julian sport a Rolex and drive a 911, perhance?http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
I'm not trying to be a tt, I'm just trying to understand the cost - as someone who's just now building a large extension. We thought about a WB, but purchase price, fitting etc put us off.
jshell said:
dickymint said:
Newton 5 True British by Trianco - Supplied by Julian at Stovefitters - Fantastic bit of kit ...................
http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
They are a thousand pounds in price! Please explain to me what you get that's worth a grand? Or does Julian sport a Rolex and drive a 911, perhance?http://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collections...
I'm not trying to be a tt, I'm just trying to understand the cost - as someone who's just now building a large extension. We thought about a WB, but purchase price, fitting etc put us off.
This one is ours (made in Devon).
http://www.deanforge.co.uk/products/woodburning-mu...
Wide and narrow so sits well back in the chimney breast.
http://www.deanforge.co.uk/products/woodburning-mu...
Wide and narrow so sits well back in the chimney breast.
Very happy with our burley. Uk made.
http://www.stovesareus.co.uk/brands/brands-a-to-f/...
Room sealing kit is a great idea.
http://www.stovesareus.co.uk/brands/brands-a-to-f/...
Room sealing kit is a great idea.
crankedup said:
They generate next to no ash and you can, if you wish, throw away those disgustingly ugly hot water radiators that hang on the wall!
A stove is no substitute for central heating, it's (now) a trendy middle-class fashion accessory so that Tabitha can witter on about recycling while she burns down half a forest!Simpo Two said:
crankedup said:
They generate next to no ash and you can, if you wish, throw away those disgustingly ugly hot water radiators that hang on the wall!
A stove is no substitute for central heating, it's (now) a trendy middle-class fashion accessory so that Tabitha can witter on about recycling while she burns down half a forest!When I were lad we woke up to frost inside the windows and survive to tell the tale, we've all gone bloody soft now days
got one from here http://www.naturalheating.co.uk/ that we are very pleased with.
These came recommended http://www.greymetal.co.uk/ but didn't make one small enough for us. Think they are made in the UK though.
Both are more economically minded options
These came recommended http://www.greymetal.co.uk/ but didn't make one small enough for us. Think they are made in the UK though.
Both are more economically minded options
crankedup said:
When I were lad we woke up to frost inside the windows and survive to tell the tale, we've all gone bloody soft now days
My curtains used to freeze shut! crankedup said:
I have to disagree, I have been using wood and multifuel stoves for 30/40 years, in my experience the need for central heating is debatable.
You're saying that you can cope in a house without c/h; but I said 'a stove is no substitute for c/h'. Which it patently isn't (unless it powers a hot water heating system). The heat doesn't diffuse from room to room, and even if it did, to get the a bedroom to 60 the living room would have to be 90...I've got the Aga little wenlock and it's a good solid little stove. It is quite basic in function and the glass does get dirty quite quickly.
I'm not up to date with prices but from what I remember the other leading brand stoves from stovex (sp?) clearview ect were significantly more expensive.
I'm not up to date with prices but from what I remember the other leading brand stoves from stovex (sp?) clearview ect were significantly more expensive.
Simpo Two said:
crankedup said:
I have to disagree, I have been using wood and multifuel stoves for 30/40 years, in my experience the need for central heating is debatable.
You're saying that you can cope in a house without c/h; but I said 'a stove is no substitute for c/h'. Which it patently isn't (unless it powers a hot water heating system). The heat doesn't diffuse from room to room, and even if it did, to get the a bedroom to 60 the living room would have to be 90...We're building a new house now that has two woodburners and no central heating, so I hope you're wrong
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