GaZMaN888 68 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Does anyone have any tips for using a multifuel burner to heat a house and provide hot water? We have applied to rent a house with one but I've only ever lived in a house where the wood burner was a nice option to have. The house has an emersion heater for if we need hot water at short notice and the shower is electric so I'm not overly concerned about reliance on the burner, I just assumed the fine folk of THL would have some sage advice. Cheers, GaZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,968 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 We put one quite complicated to explain as I'm not a plumber .if thrrrs s power cut or not yoj can heat rads and hot water.need a decent Plummer for of but worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I have one that does hot water and rads. I like it very much. You do need to have a very good wood supply. I have three wood sheds, burn one each season, then refill, burn next the season after and so on. Good tool if you are prepared. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaZMaN888 68 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Do you only burn wood or do you burn coal as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just wood mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob284 1,678 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Better off with smokeless fuel if you dont have easy wood access, burns a lot longer aswell. But you need a multifuel stove. You can tell if its a multifuel stove because it will have a grate, wereas woodburners dont. You cant go wrong with them really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 we moved to a new house october 27th 2013 amd it had an aga which is basically same as what u are on about apart from its an oven aswell. we are same set up as u, immersion heater and elec shower. We have been here over two years now and I have never once put immersion heater on. burn what you want when you can control the fire. whack a load of coal on and shut fire down before you go bed. that way when you get up its still hot and should still be in so open it up and put a bit of fuel on and your away for the new day. We dont use aga thru summer just use shower and boil kettle fo pots. We found it a challenge to start with but wouldnt be without now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaZMaN888 68 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Cheers for the info guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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