Search results

Nothing wrong with fixing a piece of metal. Stainless steel? Or paint the register plate with some black stove paint? The plate should be at least 300mm above the stove. The pattern of the bricks may have made it necessary to put the new lintel one brick, 76mm, higher. Look at my lintel:

Blown fuse?

Watch this, 1m20s in will answer you question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ6sEcu32uo New thermostats are cheap, about £5. No soldering required!

The heating element sometimes goes. Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZCP55aScvI

I'd have a grade 904 liner. It'll last twice as long. Also, click here: http://thegreenlivingforum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=108109

Have a look on Ebay. That's where I get mine from, three rolls here, three rolls there. About £10 a roll.

Your opening is not big enough. Building regs: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADJ_2002.pdf This is a good site: http://www.stovefittersmanual.co.uk/articles/rules-for-wood-burning-stoves/

There are few reasons for a ranging fire; 1, very dry wood. 2, your house is within a pressure zone. 3, flue stabliser not installed. Click here and look at pages 4 and 5: http://esse.com/support/multifuel-stoves/installation-instructions/100_install-operate.pdf Also, what temperature...

Is the motorised valve stuck? Click here for a picture: http://www.screwfix.com/p/danfoss-hs3-3-port-motorised-valve/30424 They have a small lever that can be moved manually.

When you turn the central heating on does that pipe get hot?

I didn't do all of it! I got a professional company in to render, plaster and fit the liner and stove. HETAS certified.

As a side issue, you say your phone bill is huge with those 0870 numbers? Well say no to 0870! http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php

I've opened up my fireplace and laid a slate hearth. I got a professional in to render, plaster and fit the liner and stove.

This was done by a professional.