Gas Flue in situ. Thinking of installing a multi-fuel stove.

[Radam87]

I appear to have a gas flu but I was looking into getting a multi fuel stove. Given that a full installation with all materials would've cost me £3.2k when the engineer quoted me via text thinking we had an appropriate flue, I am wondering if it's actually worth investing in especially as the government are pushing heat pumps.

Don't worry - I don't plan on using him and I wanted to source the burner and materials myself.

I have an old house which despite some modifications to insulate suffers from being cold.

Has anyone made a similar choice and which way did you go?

 

[cross thread]

Have you anywhere to store wood , have you a supply?
asi it’s now £90 a bag delivered it’s not cost effective

 

[muggles]

They're a luxury item, they aren't cheap to run

 

[Radam87]

Have you anywhere to store wood , have you a supply?
asi it’s now £90 a bag delivered it’s not cost effective

Got a limited supply. We have a carport / garage we could use.

They're a luxury item, they aren't cheap to run

This is a big factor. Need to really consider it.

Is a heat pump worth looking into an alternative?

 

[Laurieo]

Is a heat pump worth looking into an alternative?

If your house is not 100 percent insulated and the radiators sized to the room then no .

 

[big-all]

General comments
a wood burner is never ever a money saver unless you own several tonnes off well seasoned wood every year for free even then the payback may be perhaps several years to cover instillation and purchase costs
iff you look second hand wood burners are readily available and cheap as people try to get Something back from the failed life style fantasy off easy virtually free heat

 

[gas112]

Better with a gas fire that looks like a wood burner plenty out there also 300 quid fines are now in for burning wrong stuff,

Log burner owners told they face £300 fine under new rules

In 2023 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has introduced tougher regulations on wood burning stoves and encouraged councils to enforce them

www.leicestermercury.co.uk

 

[Radam87]

Good advice - can anyone recommend a really efficient gas fire. That doesn't have grills and looks like a real fire? I remember the old grill type making our living room really warm growing up but they they don't look great.

 

[gas112]

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Browse a great range of gas stoves from big brands at amazing prices. Get free delivery today with your new gas wood burning stove or log burner. Buy today!

www.directstoves.com

 

[Exedon]

Do

They're a luxury item, they aren't cheap to run

Also do a web search for University of sheffield woodburning stoves study
We have removed several stoves after people read it,