I am currently looking at replacing an existing gas fire with a Multi Fuel Burner in a property I own and was wondering if any one on the forum had experiences in buying and having one installed and using them?
Such as things they wished they had known before they got one installed, things that you need to consider etc etc.
I am currently thinking about getting a Bohemia 50 burner:
http://www.woodstoves.co.uk/html/bohemia_50_stoves.html
The room it would be going in is quite small at just 3.30m (W) x 3m (L) x 2.70 (H). But having spoke to my local installer they suggested getting a 5kw burner which seems like it could be too much for such a small room though the door is most likely to be kept open the whole time so the heat would move out and around the house (I assume).
The local fitters gave a rough quote off my photo's of the existing fireplace and dimensions of around £2,200 + the cost of the burner which would be ~£700. So total cost of around £2,900. That covers, fitting and insulating a liner in the chimney, doing any remedial work on the chimney. Removing the existing gas fire and capping off the supply. Removing the existing hearth and mantle piece, fitting a horizontal unfinished oak mantle piece, slate tile hearth and rendering the inside of the chimney breast. Then the fitting of the burner and all completion certificates etc.
I have no idea if that sounds expensive or not, it was a bit more than I was expecting tbh. The company comes recommended from a few different friends and I am not chasing the lowest price but rather a quality installation.
I have a ready supply of seasoned wood and plan to also burn coal and have it running 24/7 over the winter.
I would be very grateful for anyone's view, opinions and experiences with such burners having only ever had open fires in the past.
Cheers,
Andy.
Wood Burner/Multi Fuel Burner
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convoysur-2
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andy..just pay : 
up and get the job done proper..
you made a shitload of money this year,time to spread the wealth,,,
up and get the job done proper..you made a shitload of money this year,time to spread the wealth,,,
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steven1976
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Give me 200 quid and I'll come and fit one of these Andy
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Heater ... e=10706391
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Heater ... e=10706391
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Groovyelms
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http://www.hetas.co.uk/andyfuller wrote:I am currently looking at replacing an existing gas fire with a Multi Fuel Burner in a property I own and was wondering if any one on the forum had experiences in buying and having one installed and using them?
Such as things they wished they had known before they got one installed, things that you need to consider etc etc.
I am currently thinking about getting a Bohemia 50 burner:
http://www.woodstoves.co.uk/html/bohemia_50_stoves.html
The room it would be going in is quite small at just 3.30m (W) x 3m (L) x 2.70 (H). But having spoke to my local installer they suggested getting a 5kw burner which seems like it could be too much for such a small room though the door is most likely to be kept open the whole time so the heat would move out and around the house (I assume).
The local fitters gave a rough quote off my photo's of the existing fireplace and dimensions of around £2,200 + the cost of the burner which would be ~£700. So total cost of around £2,900. That covers, fitting and insulating a liner in the chimney, doing any remedial work on the chimney. Removing the existing gas fire and capping off the supply. Removing the existing hearth and mantle piece, fitting a horizontal unfinished oak mantle piece, slate tile hearth and rendering the inside of the chimney breast. Then the fitting of the burner and all completion certificates etc.
I have no idea if that sounds expensive or not, it was a bit more than I was expecting tbh. The company comes recommended from a few different friends and I am not chasing the lowest price but rather a quality installation.
I have a ready supply of seasoned wood and plan to also burn coal and have it running 24/7 over the winter.
I would be very grateful for anyone's view, opinions and experiences with such burners having only ever had open fires in the past.
Cheers,
Andy.
Hi Andy, as a semiretired gasafe engineer firstly get a local Hetas registered installer onboard...
It is is important to remember that solid fuel appliances can produce the deadly, ordourless, carbon monoxide gass's, if the installation is not installed correctly and to current standards.
Plus get the local supplier/ installer for refferences.. ie ask a user!
One of the issues of wood burners ect is that they produce so much heat.. fine if your house is a drafty 16th century property... I joke but you get my meaning
Hope that helps some,
groovyelms
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andyfuller
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Thanks for the reply Groovy. The local company that I was planning to use are Hetas registered. It is for the exact reason about Carbon Monoxide that I am planning to go with these guys rather than do it myself. Don't mind messing up a spot of plumbing as worse case you get a leak.
With regards references, I have spoken and seen my neighbours fitting which they had done 18 months ago and are happy with it having had two winters use out of it. I also had another friend recommend the company so happy to go with them. They have been around a long time so aren't fly by nights as I call them.
The house it is going to be going into was built back in ~1850 so isn't the best insulated to say the least. It is pretty drafty and the external walls get pretty cold to the touch over the winter. I am hoping that by having a burner run most of the time it will heat the fabric of the house as opposed to just the air temperature which I find is the case with Gas Central Heating which is only only for a relatively short period.
Having looked around the internet and forums etc it seems that the quote is around what you should expect to pay for a double lined flue that is insulated and all the other work associated. They aren't the cheapest but seemingly worth paying that bit more for.
Going back tomorrow to see the burners in action and to try and book it. Only thing I haven't really decided on is whether to take the inside of the fireplace back to brick or to get it plastered and painted. I know on my parents open fires the brick has got quite dirty over the years but not sure if this is a factor on wood burners due to their enclosed fire.
With regards references, I have spoken and seen my neighbours fitting which they had done 18 months ago and are happy with it having had two winters use out of it. I also had another friend recommend the company so happy to go with them. They have been around a long time so aren't fly by nights as I call them.
The house it is going to be going into was built back in ~1850 so isn't the best insulated to say the least. It is pretty drafty and the external walls get pretty cold to the touch over the winter. I am hoping that by having a burner run most of the time it will heat the fabric of the house as opposed to just the air temperature which I find is the case with Gas Central Heating which is only only for a relatively short period.
Having looked around the internet and forums etc it seems that the quote is around what you should expect to pay for a double lined flue that is insulated and all the other work associated. They aren't the cheapest but seemingly worth paying that bit more for.
Going back tomorrow to see the burners in action and to try and book it. Only thing I haven't really decided on is whether to take the inside of the fireplace back to brick or to get it plastered and painted. I know on my parents open fires the brick has got quite dirty over the years but not sure if this is a factor on wood burners due to their enclosed fire.