Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Solid fuel stove, help
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Dgp21146
09-18-09, 09:24 AM
Hi,
I have a solid fuel stove with boiler which is currently connected to my heating system, I want to seperate it for the main system, is it possible (if I drain the boiler, and disconnect it leaving the boiler connections open to atmosphere) to be able to light the stove as normal just using it to heat the room it is located in ?:thinker:
I have a solid fuel stove with boiler which is currently connected to my heating system, I want to seperate it for the main system, is it possible (if I drain the boiler, and disconnect it leaving the boiler connections open to atmosphere) to be able to light the stove as normal just using it to heat the room it is located in ?:thinker:
Perry525
09-19-09, 12:07 PM
Yes, but why do that?
How will you keep the place warm?
How will you keep the place warm?
Dgp21146
09-20-09, 01:21 PM
Yes, but why do that?
How will you keep the place warm?
Hi Perry,
I have a oil fired condensing boiler which does this, so it is possible to do ?
How will you keep the place warm?
Hi Perry,
I have a oil fired condensing boiler which does this, so it is possible to do ?
Perry525
09-21-09, 03:01 AM
Yes it will work OK.
While you are doing it, give some thought to where the fire gets its air from. Usually what happens is that a fire pulls air through all number of cracks in the floor, walls and ceiling - this means that you end up burning hot air that you have paid to heat.
You get toasted on one side and frozen on the other.
Consider fitting a four inch pipe either under the floor or down from the roof, with the end placed close to the stove the fire will burn cold air from outside and the room will feel nice and warm for a fraction of the cost.
While you are doing it, give some thought to where the fire gets its air from. Usually what happens is that a fire pulls air through all number of cracks in the floor, walls and ceiling - this means that you end up burning hot air that you have paid to heat.
You get toasted on one side and frozen on the other.
Consider fitting a four inch pipe either under the floor or down from the roof, with the end placed close to the stove the fire will burn cold air from outside and the room will feel nice and warm for a fraction of the cost.