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Big Nelly

therealmccoy wrote: »

One, maybe two logs at best.

How big is the room you're putting the stove into?

Really I need to measure it, it is a small room...maybe 2-3m wide and 3-4m long. I was hoping there would be enough heat to leave door open and warm hall but if just the room that would be ok

Jimmy Garlic

What's the story with Yola stoves? are they any good?

Wearb

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

What's the story with Yola stoves? are they any good?

A few of them around here and people very happy with them.
I think they have been renamed Brightfire Stoves now, or Brightfire stoves are being manufactured alongside Yola, but not exactly sure of the arrangement.

Sanchez83

Yola stoves went into receivership.Another Irish stove company stung them for a big debt.
They have been bought out(by the employees I think but could be wrong).
Decent stove but the brand will not last.Too much competition in Ireland.
They have gone bust once,wouldn't be confident of them being around in years to come.

Big Nelly

Checked the room, it is 11ft x 16ft

Based on some online calculators and it seems to suggest 3-4Kw stove and that is based on no insulation. The room was done up with insulated slabs a few years back..I used Right price tiles as well and it says 2.8kw

I did take some measurement of the fireplace and some pics...(attached)

The outer width is 440mm between the metal opening
The opening is 370mm wide
The height of opening is 550mm to 570mm
the depth is 185mm to the fireback

there is a massive amount of space behind the fireback.....

So kinda looking for idea's :P

Sanchez83

therealmccoy wrote: »

It's actually a good price for the Westcott to be fair, it's usually €495. (ish)

Still, taking the money out of it, the Henley is a MUCH better stove.

I'm not a big fan of flue-less stoves such as the Dimplex. I feel much safer advocating a fully sealed flue system.

I would also be sceptical of flue less insert stoves.
From a health and safety point of view I wouldn't sleep well at night.

Big Nelly

Sanchez83 wrote: »

I would also be sceptical of flue less insert stoves.
From a health and safety point of view I wouldn't sleep well at night.

Cant see it been an issue if sealed properly!!

Also would put in carbon detector....

johneym

Hello Folks,

Am thinking of buying this heater but cannot find any reviews anywhere. Or indeed any one who has bought one. I have found out its a Chinese stove. The specs look very suspect.

http://www.donedeal.ie/heating-for-s...50779?offset=1

Anyone got one of these?

Many thanks,

John

Bandygirl

So were going with the stradford stove boiler but my next question is can we do the following and what's the right way? We intend on having the flue go up to ceiling height totalling eleven feet then once through the ceiling and into our attic we would like to turn through the chimney wall and into the chimney itself. Is this doable and if so what's the right way? Thanks in advance for any help. Our house is a bungalow with a low pitch roof of just under six foot at its highest and this is where our chimney is

bootser

big Nelly, looking at your pic I think u will also need an adaptor plate to fit under your large arch and make a square opening to take an inset.I perse your getting an inset?

Big Nelly

bootser wrote: »

big Nelly, looking at your pic I think u will also need an adaptor plate to fit under your large arch and make a square opening to take an inset.I perse your getting an inset?

Yeah I am hoping to go with insert, I was only thinking about this after post last night, will an insert work with current fireplace because it has the arch at the top coming outwards?

No Diggity

Hi all,
Just about to pull the trigger on a Bilberry 8kw stove...Any reasons why i shouldn't?

Blowheads

Big Nelly wrote: »

Yeah I am hoping to go with insert, I was only thinking about this after post last night, will an insert work with current fireplace because it has the arch at the top coming outwards?

depending on the stove i guess and also how you want the finish to look like.
We are getting one, have a similar back plate as you but will take it out to replace it with a granite plate which is pre cut. costs €100 and would be worth it visually..

Big Nelly

Blowheads wrote: »

depending on the stove i guess and also how you want the finish to look like.
We are getting one, have a similar back plate as you but will take it out to replace it with a granite plate which is pre cut. costs €100 and would be worth it visually..

Have a guy coming to look at it anyway http://www.fireplaceman.ie/
Just seen his van on M50 a few times :-)

Found this place, looks decent prices http://homeandgardendirect.ie/product-category/stoves/insert-stoves/

Blowheads

Big Nelly wrote: »

Have a guy coming to look at it anyway http://www.fireplaceman.ie/
Just seen his van on M50 a few times :-)

Found this place, looks decent prices http://homeandgardendirect.ie/product-category/stoves/insert-stoves/

to my knowledge
fitting an insert should run to about €250
Stove €XXX
Connecting direct to chimney then the Flue/blanket and fire cement €100
or if you need a flexiflue €220 plus more fitting costs
Granite surround €100

Check inis boffin insert stove, €850

SoapFan27

Blowheads wrote: »

to my knowledge
fitting an insert should run to about €250
Stove €XXX
Connecting direct to chimney then the Flue/blanket and fire cement €100
or if you need a flexiflue €220 plus more fitting costs
Granite surround €100

Check inis boffin insert stove, €850

Do you know who might do hearths cut to size in Dublin area?

Blowheads

sorry not from that neck of the woods, most fireplace centers would have them as a standard size(s), next would be to look at granite worktop places as they might be willing to cut a slab of granite to size.
We got the fireplace and hearth all in the one shop

Big Nelly

Hey guys

Got a quote and more inline with what I am looking for, he is quoting the Vitae Cassette Stove. Says it is better than insert stove. Better heat.....

Just wondering has anyone a Vitae? are they a good job? I have never heard of them

Thanks
http://www.bpmsupplies.ie/vitaestove6kw.html

cravings

hi all

i need a register plate / connection plate custom made in dublin. can anyone recommend somewhere who could build something unique?

thanks.

Big Nelly

Hi Guys

What is the difference between Cassette and the stoves?

http://homeandgardendirect.ie/product-category/stoves/cassette-fires/

http://homeandgardendirect.ie/product-category/stoves/insert-stoves/

therealmccoy

Cassette Stoves and Inset Stoves work exactly the same way; convection. And as long as you are comparing like for like (6kw vs 6kw) then the only difference will be brand/design.

Cassette stoves are a contemporary design and flush to the fireplace and typically give a large viewing pane while inset stoves typically come out 3/4 inches and are more traditional in design.

Vitae is a nice stove, but comes as standard as a Woodburning Stove. Make sure you get the Multifuel Kit with it. They've redesigned it recently to move the riddle and air controls to the side as opposed being operated via a lever which came through the glass. This works much better with the change.

Big Nelly wrote: »

Hey guys

Got a quote and more inline with what I am looking for, he is quoting the Vitae Cassette Stove. Says it is better than insert stove. Better heat.....

Just wondering has anyone a Vitae? are they a good job? I have never heard of them

Thanks
http://www.bpmsupplies.ie/vitaestove6kw.html

martinr5232

I fitted a hendly achill stove last week and put rock wool around the outer casing as i was advised but after a while there is an awful smell off the stove.

Can anyone tell me is there different types of insulation i could use ??

TTTT

martinr5232 wrote: »

I fitted a hendly achill stove last week and put rock wool around the outer casing as i was advised but after a while there is an awful smell off the stove.

Can anyone tell me is there different types of insulation i could use ??

Ceramic fiber blanket.

martinr5232

TTTT wrote:

Ceramic fiber blanket.

Any ideas where i could pick up some of that would it be something available in builders providers or is it a more specialised sort of thing ??

cocoman

martinr5232 wrote: »

Any ideas where i could pick up some of that would it be something available in builders providers or is it a more specialised sort of thing ??

Any decent stove shop should have it.

TTTT

martinr5232 wrote: »

Any ideas where i could pick up some of that would it be something available in builders providers or is it a more specialised sort of thing ??

pizzaovens4u.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=9

I got some from them for my range. Great stuff and speedy delivery.

moonshadow

martinr5232 wrote: »

I fitted a hendly achill stove last week and put rock wool around the outer casing as i was advised but after a while there is an awful smell off the stove.

Can anyone tell me is there different types of insulation i could use ??

Hi Martin, there will be a smell off the stove for about 10 days, we used our one every day small fires just to eradicate the smell. It's mostly paint curing , grease ,new rope and cleaner burning off .
Give it a while all will be fine.

martinr5232

moonshadow wrote:

Hi Martin, there will be a smell off the stove for about 10 days, we used our one every day small fires just to eradicate the smell. It's mostly paint curing , grease ,new rope and cleaner burning off . Give it a while all will be fine.

This is really bad though its setting off the smoke alarm in the hall if the door is left open.

HeidiHeidi

martinr5232 wrote: »

This is really bad though its setting off the smoke alarm in the hall if the door is left open.

My stove stank to high heaven, gave me a blinding headache, and set off the smoke alarm without fail (although it was in the same room, in fairness, although down the other end of it) for about week. I had to open patio doors in late November! But all of a sudden one night it was fine.

Can't answer for your exact situation, but it's a possibility that it's still just the stove curing.

BarneyMc

Can anyone suggest makes of good wood burning stoves. I'm building a new house and have allowed for an external air supply. It's to heat a large room only and will be free standing. Thanks.