sitsinhedges Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 All this talk about woodburners, I'm wondering what an average one costs? I understand the flues are quite dear so what would the total cost be and how long before you break even over leccy or gas heating on average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 How longs a piece of string ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Mine cost £1800, £1050 for the stove and the rest for everything else including fitting. It's free standing so using a twin wall flue and fitted to a Bungalow gas never been on for heating in 18 months. Costs nothing to feed as I get all my wood from work, wouldn't be without mine now. As for how long it will take to pay for itself going by the other thread about heating bills not very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Mine cost £1800, £1050 for the stove and the rest for everything else including fitting. It's free standing so using a twin wall flue and fitted to a Bungalow gas never been on for heating in 18 months. Costs nothing to feed as I get all my wood from work, wouldn't be without mine now. As for how long it will take to pay for itself going by the other thread about heating bills not very long. Unless it's connected to the heating systems wont it only heat the one room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Iv taken one out mate as it cost a packet to run, but now I understand why I fitted it in the first place, I really miss it !! The lounge just isn't the same anymore, regardless of cost. Bta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 We paid £450 for a 24kw wood burner at work and £150 for a flu as the double insulator pipe cost £30 to go through the roof. We were using 2 big gas a week at £40 each at work but as we are a joiners shop it's costing us nothing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Unless it's connected to the heating systems wont it only heat the one room? Its an 11kw stove in my sitting room (biggest room in the bungalow) only 8x10ft so heats the whole place a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 11KW in a 8 by 10 room......... I bet its like a vultures crotch in there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 11KW in a 8 by 10 room......... I bet its like a vultures crotch in there ? So much so the dog has been sleeping in the back garden for the past week as he can't stand the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 So much so the dog has been sleeping in the back garden for the past week as he can't stand the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 just been quoted £2200 fitted with a removable granite hearth - 8KW dual fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Around 2k all in, certainly recommend one with a back boiler for hot water and rads. We have just this minute stopped putting wood on cus its too warm upstairs. Just an idea for you, I used some reclaimed granite sets / cobbles for the hearth set in cement with a lime mortar. I think it looks ok ;-) and rustic . Edited November 9, 2014 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I've been looking at this too, not always that straight forward thou. Will depend on ur existing system wether u can tie a back boiler into it, might not be worth the hassle (a few plumbers i've spoke to are dead against them) Had a couple of Biomass installers round for the RHI payment but they were honest enough to say if ur on mains gas that is cheaper than any boimass anyway (unless ur getting free timber) With the rhi payment u should have it paid of in 5-7 yrs depending on ur house. If u have to buy ur timber/logs probably not any better off, if u have access to free/cheap timber probably worth it but it still takes a bit of time transporting, logging and splitting plus wear and tear on saws, trailers vans etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Around 2k all in, certainly recommend one with a back boiler for hot water and rads. ^^^^^^ plus one on this, took out my gas fire and back boiler and put an inset multifuel fire with backboiler for rads and hotwater, cut my heating bill drastically the first year, and the heatings running 24/7, not coming on and off Can't beat sitting by a real fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I do buy coal for over nights when it's allot colder, wood I pick up when and where I can, pallets, decking, fallen trees, all sorts. If it keeps the numbers down in that little box on my bills I'm happy, if I break out in a sweat collecting wood then I'm keeping fit too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) All I burn on mine is hardwood pallets that I get free from work, only require cutting up which takes about 2 minutes a pallet and all the wood in the picture took around half an hour to cut up and was brought home in 1 van load which I can get at least twice a week throughout the year. Edited November 9, 2014 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Spoke to my mrs today about this. I was brought up with one all my life. Then moved out and never been in a place that could have one. And I really miss it! I wouldn't care of the cost is have one just for the pleasure. Fantastic times. Cold winters day and sat in front of of one of them! Brilliant! Or been out all day wet and cold to come home to one Then you get the toasting fork out even better. Good times. Get one I highly recommend it Edited November 9, 2014 by chady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Or been out all day wet and cold to come home to one Then you get the toasting folk out even better. Good times. Nice and homely, but not into toasting "Folk" personally lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I know people who have them installed and then spend a small fortune on buying wood. One fella was telling me that the Poplar I was burning wasn't suitable. I had to remind him that all wood burns. If you can get the wood for nothing then put one in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Remember if it's a smokeless zone with some fires your not allowed anything but smokeless coal . Trust me the council got mardy fast :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Oops predictive text lol thanks for pointing it out lol Nice and homely, but not into toasting "Folk" personally lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Most smoke at start up but as soon as the heat gets up the smoke dies down even with normal coal. But chuck 1/2 a bucket of bituminous coal on and it will chuck out plumes black smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Ours didn't cost that much. I did as much diy as I could, so busting out the opening, installing lintel etc. I got wind of an Esse Montrose stove that a woman wanted shifting as she was moving out. Got it for £200. The liner I found local on ebay. The lad bought it to fit one into his house and changed his mind, so was brand new 10m Schiedel Technoflex got for £120. The hearth I made a concrete bed then used some 2ft sq slate flags that I had left over from a patio I laid in our old house. 15mm concrete board to line the builders opening was around £30 iirc. It cost me £500 off a mate to pull the liner down, supply and fit swept stove pipe, pot hanging cowl and HETAS sign off. I then bought an oak mantel 6"x6"x4' that was £115. Reclaimed old bricks at £12 and a mate to put them up at £20 plus beer and pizza. So around £1000 all in. Best thing I've ever done tbh. Pics of the project... Edited November 9, 2014 by jgguinness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 If put £2500 aside for a fire /back boiler .thats for the fire, flue and fitting. I'll do the hearth myself. Hopefully I can get it done for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Ours didn't cost that much. I did as much diy as I could, so busting out the opening, installing lintel etc. I got wind of an Esse Montrose stove that a woman wanted shifting as she was moving out. Got it for £200. The liner I found local on ebay. The lad bought it to fit one into his house and changed his mind, so was brand new 10m Schiedel Technoflex got for £120. The hearth I made a concrete bed then used some 2ft sq slate flags that I had left over from a patio I laid in our old house. 15mm concrete board to line the builders opening was around £30 iirc. It cost me £500 off a mate to pull the liner down, supply and fit swept stove pipe, pot hanging cowl and HETAS sign off. I then bought an oak mantel 6"x6"x4' that was £115. Reclaimed old bricks at £12 and a mate to put them up at £20 plus beer and pizza. So around £1000 all in. Best thing I've ever done tbh. Pics of the project... That sir looks the nuts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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