2sledge Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 we are looking at replacing our currant log burner but the market has so many to choose from looking at 10 kw plus anyone have any advice or can recommend a good installer near Warrington must be HERTAS registered PM ME THANKS IN ADVANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 We replaced ours last year with a Flavel one. Can’t fault it to be honest wasn’t the most expensive but definitely well built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 If possible get one that has a closed air system drawing air for combustion from outside rather than from the room. It will dramatically improve the heat in the room for a lot less fuel. Most burners draw air from the room which in turn is replaced with cold air from outside. A closed air system will get rid of the cold draught for very little extra cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 3 hours ago, oowee said: If possible get one that has a closed air system drawing air for combustion from outside rather than from the room. It will dramatically improve the heat in the room for a lot less fuel. Most burners draw air from the room which in turn is replaced with cold air from outside. A closed air system will get rid of the cold draught for very little extra cost. What you say is certainly true and a good idea - unless you are in an old property where it is pretty much essential to have some air 'drawn through' in order to prevent excess humidity. Old houses don't have modern damp proof membranes etc, and relied on the air being changed (by being drawn up chimneys) to keep the house dry and 'aired'. An alternative is a forced ventilation system with heat recovery, but these are difficult to integrate in older properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, JohnfromUK said: What you say is certainly true and a good idea - unless you are in an old property where it is pretty much essential to have some air 'drawn through' in order to prevent excess humidity. Old houses don't have modern damp proof membranes etc, and relied on the air being changed (by being drawn up chimneys) to keep the house dry and 'aired'. An alternative is a forced ventilation system with heat recovery, but these are difficult to integrate in older properties. PIV (passive input ventilation) is often the answer even in the oldest of properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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