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[CLKD]

Any of you run a wood burner, multi-fuel stove etc.?

[honeybun]

My next door neighbour does.


Why ?

Honeyb
x

[catdude]

We've had one fitted recently.

[bramble]

Me.
Bramble

[Dancinggirl]

We have a multi fuel stove - absolutely great - wouldn't want to be without it.  The heat you get from them is fabulous.  We find we only need to have the central heating on very low when the stove is going and the heat generates through the house. Where we live there is no gas and if there is power cut at least we have the multi fuel stove to keep us warm and heat up some water.  We burn wood and coal.  Wood burns more quickly and coal is great for a long slow burn.
We put the washing on a clothes horse in front of it when we go to bed and everything is dry when we get down in the morning - so much better than a tumble dryer.
DG x

[libby1]

Me too, love it 

Libby
x

[CLKD]

   so next question:

what types/makes did you decide upon ..........

[Limpy]

Me too
Clearview - because the glass doors don't get brown like others seem to.

[Dancinggirl]

Do some research.  I looked online and bought a Aarrow Stove as it was British made. Apparently many of the cast iron stoves are made in China these days and often crack I'm told.
I went for a Steel body - heats up quickly.  The brick walls inside can be replaced every few years.  Clearview is supposed to be good for keeping the glass clear.
It's cheaper to buy the stove and accessories online and find someone to fit it  - there are Building Regs regarding fitting stoves so you need to find someone registered or who knows about these things. Unfortunately most stove fitters want you to buy the stove through them and that can cost more so shop around.
Check if you need to get your chimney lined - it's not always necessary though many companies insist on it.
Once you have had a multi fuel stove you'll always want one - so cosy and welcoming.  DG x

[CLKD]

 

[bramble]

Clearview for me too. British designed and made.

Bramble

[Limpy]

Clearview is supposed to be good for keeping the glass clear.

Check if you need to get your chimney lined - it's not always necessary though many companies insist on it.

Clearview is good for keeping the glass clear - not just supposed!

Lining the chimney really helps with the "draw" - that may be why  companies insist on it
Might as well get it done while the stove is being installed?

[bramble]

The installation company should do a smoke test on the chimney before the installation, to check whether it does need lined or not.

Bramble

[CLKD]

The Company we visited yesterday told us that many installers will insist on a liner when it isn't required.  A smoke test should be done anyway, to check for good smoke 'pull', before an order is placed.  Our house being 1960s should not require a liner as the chimney is probably clay lined.

Under Building Regs. a carbon monoxide monitor/alarm is a Legal Requirement, as is an Air brick if the heater is over a certain wattage.

[bramble]

I have neither a CO alarm nor an air brick. Pretty difficult that one with the fire on an internal wall!

Bramble