Burney Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 On the look out for a log burner/multifuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Clearview....the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Aye. Stick to clearview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Try to get an external direct air supply it will significantly increase the operating efficiency almost doubling the heat from the fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 I have a Cleaview in my kitchen (15x15) which is open plan to the rest of this old house. If the burner got any hotter we would be roasted. Once running with properly dried logs (2yrs at least) then the airflow control has to be closed down to about a quarter . It is a flat topped model and we cook on the top and there is a steel rolled top 6 inches above the log burner which is also very useful for keeping food warm. Photo to follow. We also have a smaller Clearview in the lounge which we only light if we have visitors or very rarely if the weather gets very cold. We only use the oil for heating water in the summer or when the big log burner isn;t working as that also has a back boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 11 hours ago, Burney said: On the look out for a log burner/multifuel Do NOT buy a cheap Chinese jobby from Machine Mart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 I wouldn't go down the 2nd hand route. Arada ecoburn here as we are in a smoke control area and I echo LB"s comment about Chinese logburners at the moment but I am sure in a few years they will be on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 I've got a cheapo ****** off the bay after burning out my Villager. In its third season and no problems to date. Burns extremely well and controllable. Just now, 243ack said: I've got a cheapo ****** off the bay after burning out my Villager. In its third season and no problems to date. Burns extremely well and controllable. Wow - can't say clinky anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, 243ack said: In its third season and no problems to date. Tell us again in another 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 If you go for a secondhand one get a proprietary brand, you'll find getting spares easier. (Had my secondhand Aarrow for 16 years, gave it a full overhaul last year, new bricks, rope etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 8 hours ago, London Best said: Tell us again in another 20 years. Would love to - but I'm 70 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Fitted 32 years ago and has had one replacement of window seals, £20 including postage. Still doing the job in spades............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Stovax. Still going strong after 20+ years. One replacement of window seals. Don’t see why it shouldn’t run for another 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabbers Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Jotul, nothing else comes close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsmyth Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 16/11/2022 at 16:12, Walker570 said: Fitted 32 years ago and has had one replacement of window seals, £20 including postage. Still doing the job in spades............. I'll take this posted please 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) To be fair there are a number of good stoves available on the market now and many have the airflow system devised by the young man at Clearview. Check your chimney and if necessary get it lined. Our kitchen chimeny was bulit around 400yrs ago and I had a guy come in and put a cement liner in it. Initially the old bricks started to leak a bit but once sealed we have had no problems. My big kitchen one also provides plentiful hot water. Edited November 26, 2022 by Walker570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 16/11/2022 at 16:12, Walker570 said: Fitted 32 years ago and has had one replacement of window seals, £20 including postage. Still doing the job in spades............. That looks excellent, can I come and live with you for the winter 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 And all of a sudden wood burners have become ever so popular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Shot Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: And all of a sudden wood burners have become ever so popular! I'm having one fitted next week to supplement the GCH. I work from home so being able to heat one room for free while nobody else is home should save some pounds. How long before they become taxed and/or legislated against for 'air pollution'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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