Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 like a hobby cutting wood ,etc,hope this helps,wirralman Isn't that the truth! nothing like the satisfaction you get from cutting and splitting your own logs, been at it most of the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,318 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) I'm in the process of buying one of these. Those who have one, what make and model do you use? What are the best ones on the market and which ones to avoid? I will be fitting a alumminium liner. Thank you. i havent read through the thread but i would look up CLEARVIEW STOVES if you want a good wood burner. top quality wood burners. Edited August 16, 2011 by trigger2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just received some quotes. Those that have had theirs fitted, if you don't mind, what did you get charged to fit the stove? I'm more interested in the liner costs. Bear in mind I'm in the south so prices may be a little higher then normal. cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiny tim 22 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 as said by the others get a multi fuel rather than a wood burner.i have a morso squirrel and it heats a decent size room with ease ,to be fair most of the time it pumps out too much heat.at the end of the night put a couple of logs on and turn it right down it will still be glowing in the morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 would i be right in thinking,that my current gas fire has a stainless pipe running up the chimney.all i need to do is take out my gas fire and get a qualified guy to connect up.im just dubious that if i went and done all this the council would then come out with some shit about its a smoke free area lol i dont use the gas fire at all.i just liked the idea of a real fore in the winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost scouse 46 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The flue pipe 5inch is between £60 to £70 a metre in the northwest Degsy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The flue pipe 5inch is between £60 to £70 a metre in the northwest Degsy LS, that sounds about right then. I'll need over 10 metres. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost scouse 46 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Did you get your chimney swept and smoke tested cos you might not need the flue i have,nt a flue Degsy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Did you get your chimney swept and smoke tested cos you might not need the flue i have,nt a flue Degsy My understanding is that if you have a smoke test and passes, then there is no need for a liner. Not sure how long this regulation is in place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 It's an upward struggle these stoves! Just got back in from attending 3 showrooms. There is debate about Steel Plated being better than Cast Iron and vice versa. It's hard to weigh up! What do you have and can anyone shed anymore light into this not coming from a sales background to make a sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I looked into getting a stove last year, and was quoted £1000 for putting a flue liner in How essential is a flue liner: I have an open fire which causes no problems with smoke so I don't see why I had to have a liner: I was told it was essential! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I looked into getting a stove last year, and was quoted £1000 for putting a flue liner in How essential is a flue liner: I have an open fire which causes no problems with smoke so I don't see why I had to have a liner: I was told it was essential! I have had over 5 quotes Mrs T, they have all said that it's safer to have one fitted. If the your chimney is sound, and it's been tested for any leaks and passes, then REALLY there is no need in having a liner fitted, but if I'm going to spend ££ on a stove then you might as well go the full hog. Make sure they cap the chimney breast on the roof before starting the smoke test. There are people out there that do not warm the chimney breast up first, and shove a smoke bomb in the bottom and say "Yeah it's passed" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FOGGY 39 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 found most of my info about instal of the following forum,after viewing lots of stoves we got it down to a couple of manafactures woodwarm and town and country both made in britian chose the woodwarm cos of the view of the fire and it will take nice long logs http://thegreenlivin...37a5cd37b04e124 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 found most of my info about instal of the following forum,after viewing lots of stoves we got it down to a couple of manafactures woodwarm and town and country both made in britian chose the woodwarm cos of the view of the fire and it will take nice long logs http://thegreenlivin...37a5cd37b04e124 Now that's the kiddy!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thats the model i had in my old house, used to warm the room in no time, i miss having a stove or an open fire, nothing more relaxing on a winters evening after a day in the fields then poppping your family guy slippers on and dozing in front of the stove with a wee dram and your dinner.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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