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Which Stove?

  • 19-02-2011 12:06am
    #1
    wellie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi all thinking of getting a stove for solid fuel to heat about twelve rads. Anyone have any advice.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Antiquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 290 ✭✭Antiquo


    I'd get one with a boiler... :)

    Seriously there is a whole heap of knowledge you need to get your head around and the replies you get to this thread will only confuse you more.

    Search the numerous threads on here to get a jist of what's entailed (grain of salt ;)), search online and educate yourself as much as possible.
    Go to a shop that deals in top brand stoves for a living and get more advice from them. Don't be tempted by some cheap option or cut corners on installation.


  • #3
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    A 15-20kw stove should be ok depending on lenghts of pipe run and rad sizing.


  • #4
    heinbloed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭heinbloed


    @ the OP:
    The number of radiators isn't relevant for the decision, it's the amount of thermal energy ( kW ) which need to be provided.
    A civil engineer, a heating engineer or an energy advisor will calculate this demand for you. This wouldn't be expensive.
    As a first indication on the demand you should check the existing boiler's out-put. Take into account how long per hour/day this boiler stands idle, in a non-firing modus during the heating season (when the radiators are turned on and delivering).
    Check further for the efficiency of the existing boiler.

    Compare the efficiency and the output of the boiler stove you have in mind with the existing thermal suply.

    This will get you a rough number on the kW needed. But only a rough number. Paying for professional advice would be my way to go, this would then not only include the efficiency of the boiler/stove but of the heating system as such.
    Maybe € 100-300.- and you have it on black-and-white. Some subsidies are available for this exercise, so most of the professional's wage would be covered by the tax payer.


  • #5
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    Most plumbers are able to size them fairly accurately from experience in both practice and theory.


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