Flue Liner - Wood Burning Stove
Discussion
I'm in the process of getting quotes for a wood burning stove.
It'll be installed where there is currently a traditional open fire.
2 of the installers are adamant that I need a stainless steel liner installed as part of the job. The 3rd guy is equally insistent that there is a perfectly adequate clay liner already in place and that a steel liner is not required.
Clearly, I want to avoid spending money unnecessarily. However, I obviously want to make sure that the job is carried out properly and safely.
All three potential installers are HETAS registered.
Any input gratefully appreciated.
It'll be installed where there is currently a traditional open fire.
2 of the installers are adamant that I need a stainless steel liner installed as part of the job. The 3rd guy is equally insistent that there is a perfectly adequate clay liner already in place and that a steel liner is not required.
Clearly, I want to avoid spending money unnecessarily. However, I obviously want to make sure that the job is carried out properly and safely.
All three potential installers are HETAS registered.
Any input gratefully appreciated.
I tend to agree that their insistence that I need a steel liner is a nice little earner for the fitter.
One of the 2 also stated that I needed a 904 grade liner (roughly double the cost of standard 316 stuff) but couldn't explain why this was the case.
I'll call HETAS tomorrow. Unless they point out something obvious, I think I'll go ahead without a replacement.
One of the 2 also stated that I needed a 904 grade liner (roughly double the cost of standard 316 stuff) but couldn't explain why this was the case.
I'll call HETAS tomorrow. Unless they point out something obvious, I think I'll go ahead without a replacement.
Autopilot said:
When I had my chimney swept, we found that we didn't have a liner fitted. Not the end of the world, but the chap gave us his mates business card and said the job required to fit one would involve scaffolding and all sorts.
How did you fit yours in 20 mins? I assume you just got on the roof, fed the liner down, clamp either end down, job done! I figured that including stopping for tea, this was about 2 hours work at the most (every job I do takes me twice as long as there's always a tool I haven't got so involves going out and buying one!)
I went on Fluesupplies.com and saw the fitting kit for about £65 and the liner would be about £200, yet all people I have ever spoken to who've had one fitted all seem to say it's over a grand to do!!
Both of the fitters who recommended a steel liner were quoting over a grand to do the job. How did you fit yours in 20 mins? I assume you just got on the roof, fed the liner down, clamp either end down, job done! I figured that including stopping for tea, this was about 2 hours work at the most (every job I do takes me twice as long as there's always a tool I haven't got so involves going out and buying one!)
I went on Fluesupplies.com and saw the fitting kit for about £65 and the liner would be about £200, yet all people I have ever spoken to who've had one fitted all seem to say it's over a grand to do!!
Oh, and one of them wanted an additional £685 for scaffolding.
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