Archie-fox Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Morning all we will hopefully be moving into our new house in the next 6 weeks or so and as the house were buying doesnt have a fire in the lounge just the chimney breast im torn between a open fire or a log burner.. i have a nice log burner fitted in my house at the moment and it heats it all up a treat.. but keep thinking about a open fire.. has anyone had both? and which is best so to speak?? ATB. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 ATB on your move Rich. I've got a Gas fire in my living room and I'm definately gonna change it to a Log Burner in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the govnor Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Log Burner every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 a decent log burner is the way I would go if I had either more control over how it burns, a good one should be able to be shut down to keep smouldering for ages nice and easy to crank up when you get in late or up early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have had both,the log burner I have now is the most efficient but the open fire was more fun to use. You can sit by an open fire and mess about with it. I don't recommend letting your log burner slumber though as it's a sure fire way of coating your chimney in rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have had both,the log burner I have now is the most efficient but the open fire was more fun to use. You can sit by an open fire and mess about with it. I don't recommend letting your log burner slumber though as it's a sure fire way of coating your chimney in rubbish. This is true. I used to keep my log burner going for weeks on end through the winter. I got through stacks of flue cleaner and had to sweep it about every six weeks. It was very warm and very cheap to run though. Alternatively you can get air-wash log burners now that don't soot the glass up so you can always see the fire. I don't think they are as fuel efficient as an old-fashioned but dirty stove like my old Villager which could be left on tick-over permanently but they will be more efficient than an open fire. Alternatively you can get open Jetmasters which are just air controlled fireboxes with no doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Less chance of putting holes in your carpet with a log burner. And log burners much more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Had both, log burner / multi fuel stove because with an open fire the chimney is always drawing pulling warm air out, fire or no fire If you want to try an open fire I have a dog grate / fire basket here that you'd be welcome to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 stove every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have both at the moment - log burner is a multifuel which will operate with the doors open - its a stovax 25kw. The open fire is much less efficient but more of a feature - that said the Stovax can be operated open or closed and is mega -hot. Both, when open require a fireguard. Go for a good cast - iron jobbie would be my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have both, and I prefer to use the stove simply because it is much, much more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Efficiency means stove, safety means stove. We have a stove with two rings on top and hardly ever use electric to boil a kettle in winter and it has a great single oven. Stoves are also less messy, I can burn ours away to nothing and in an open fire you always seem to get a lot of unburned fuel remnants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Both nice but stove for me. More efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peskyfoxs Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I vote stove too, had both and open fires just don't heat up and eat fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Woodburner. You can shut the doors, close the air vents and go shooting without worrying if your house is on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Log Stove + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Got both....stove definitely more efficient but open fire more homely..and more expensive to run. That being said.....I do love dossing on the settee with a nice glass of vino just watching the flames.......its better than most programs on telly these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 We have a large Hunter Herald multifuel and as it operates perfectly with the doors closed , or open, you get the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have a huge open fire it heats the whole house but it costs, it uses far too much coal or wood but i love it I have thought about a log burner for effieciency but keep the coal fire its so nice sat in front of it with a nice glass of wine. maybe one day but for now i will keep it my reluctance is probably also due to actually making the fireplace and the grate,atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Log Burner every time. No contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 No contest. Its not a contest but a comparison. I have both and the burner contains the fire on four sides ( unless you have the door open) whereas there is something inherently pagan about an open fire, its comforting, romantic and soporific unlike a souped up crematorium oven with a length of stove pipe on it which is functional but rather utilitarian at the same time. Open fire for me every time No contest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Have had both now got wood burner and a open fire is a lot nicer. You get more heat off it and all the crackling sounds and flames. If you get a all night burner grate and fret you can controll the open fire to the point of smouldering all night ticking over the open it up in the morning add a bit more and nice roaring fire in no time. Enjoy whichever you choose. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Cheers for all the input guys... Looks like il carry on with the stove and a nice brickwork fireplace.. Paul223 thanks for the offer...hope all is well. Just need to think of a few designs of fireplaces with a nice stove.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Where you off to mate not far i hope i have a multi fuel stove so use both when its very cold we burn coal and once every one is warm we use timber and with having a large wood at the back the timber is not a problem there are are always trees down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Where you off to mate not far i hope i have a multi fuel stove so use both when its very cold we burn coal and once every one is warm we use timber and with having a large wood at the back the timber is not a problem there are are always trees down Just about 5 mins away mark..you in on Wednesday ?? Will pop round for a brew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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