Firewarm Insert Stoves

Moolaa

Hello,

Would anyone be in a position to tell me the pros & cons of the Firewarm Insert Stoves just like this one http://www.firewarm.ie/insert_stove

I like the idea that it is fairly simple to install and does not require any major work to the existing fire place.

Carlow52

its not just plug and burn, you need to address how the chimney connects to the flue from the stove and establish if the current chimney ids suitable and design a way to clean the flue

Moolaa

I must admit it looks a bit easy that's why I posted this question. But if you look at the following web page that is what it would lead you to believe.

Dilbert75

Moolaa - a couple of months ago I was under the same impression. After reading a lot of stuff - including the Stoves thread on here - I've realised its not. The opportunity for disaster (literally - with carbon monoxide poisoning) is significant.

However I am having difficulty figuring just how far my installation has to go to (a) be safe and (b) meet building regulations without costing me the earth. I don't know who's a vested interest and whose information to trust.

What I do now understand / believe is that the flue does need to be lined and that the lining should be of a good quality double-wall (for solid fuel) or it'll be more trouble.

Moolaa

It is very misleading as it gives you the clear impression that all you have to do is take out the old grate and ‘slide’ this one in. Just as well I posted this question – based on the feedback I think I’ll doing a little more research and looking at other options.

Thanks for your help

City-Exile

Sorry for what might seem like a dumb question, but if the fire was safe buring coal, when it was open, why is it suddenly a health hazzard to install a Firewarm instert stove?

I'll probably direct this question at some builder friends, but just wondering if those who replied to this thread have actual facts on the matter.

I'm looking at this model and want to get the right information, before I part with €345

SueBoo

Hi City-Exile,

Can I ask where you saw this stove for €345 please? I'm planning to get one, but had seen it advertised for €100 more!

Thanks!

City-Exile

SueBoo wrote: »

Hi City-Exile,

Can I ask where you saw this stove for €345 please? I'm planning to get one, but had seen it advertised for €100 more!

Thanks!

PH Ross in Dublin 7

That's the price I was quoted at the time I posted the original message.

SueBoo

Thanks City Exile. I had rung them earlier today and was quoted €440. Did you get the Firewarm stove in the end? If so, what do you think of it?

I gather that Green Stove do a 3kw version, so am looking into that one also...

City-Exile

SueBoo wrote: »

Thanks City Exile. I had rung them earlier today and was quoted €440. Did you get the Firewarm stove in the end? If so, what do you think of it?

I gather that Green Stove do a 3kw version, so am looking into that one also...

They're the same manufacturer, I think.
The 3Kw stove had to be ordered, as it wasn't stocked.
We didn't get one in the end, due to a change in our future plans.

Gerry_G

Firewarm 5kw insert stove 425 euro inc vat in Ganlys. Got one today

cormie

Has anyone gone ahead with a firewarm insert stove? I'm concerned now about the installation. It says it's pretty much just plug and play but Carlow and Dilberts posts make me cautious. How would the carbon monoxide thread be any greater than a regular open fire?

hohojojo

the pics on the firewarm are right always go with the manufacturer info the only thing you may have to do is seal it with maybe fire seal or something similar i know some people say able the 5 to 8 inch flue but really the flue gases are lower as far as i can see so as long as the fire is sealed absolute no issues im looking for one at the moment but for a more reasonal price the best i have found is 375 but i think i will be able to get better so if anyone find a good price for these don't be shy about letting people know

Dilbert75

If I remember correctly, the concern was that because less heat is going up the chimney the smoke doesn't rise as quickly or reliably. In certain conditions you could have gases sucked back down and escape into the room. Any carbon monoxide is too much.

AckwelFoley

You need a clay pot adaptor to connect to the existing chimney.

If the existing flue liners are damaged they need tobe lined with a flexible flue and vermicilate mix packed between the flexible flue and the original. The flexible flue cannot be directly connected to the stove..as it would burn out. You need to use a rigid pipe to the stove and an adaptor to connect flexible to rigid

Galego

Sorry for bring back an old post but I am considering purchasing one of these and wonder if anyone could give me some advise.

Can this model then be plugged into the existing fireplace space and burn?