Inset Stove for Living Room - Budget €600

boobar

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for an inset stove for a living room (16 feet * 16 feet).

I would like to buy a non-boiler one, something good but would like to spend €600 or less if possible.

Any advice would be very welcome including where to buy, what, what to look out for etc.

paddy147

boobar wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for an inset stove for a living room (16 feet * 16 feet).

I would like to buy a non-boiler one, something good but would like to spend €600 or less if possible.

Any advice would be very welcome including where to buy, what, what to look out for etc.

How do to plan to fit it and comission it too??;)


Flexi flue liner too???

You will do very well to get a good make of inset stove for under 600 euro imo.

be aware of unnamed chinese stoves too,that parts are hard to come by.


I have a Stovax Riva 66 multi fuel insert stove.Above your price range,but one hall of a stove.

boobar

paddy147 wrote: »

How do to plan to fit it and comission it too??;)


Flexi flue liner too???

You will do very well to get a good make of inset stove for under 600 euro imo.

be aware of unnamed chinese stoves too,that parts are hard to come by.


I have a Stovax Riva 66 multi fuel insert stove.Above your price range,but one hall of a stove.

Thanks Paddy,

I think you responded to a thread of mine last year as well. I never got round to it then, so this year I said I'd try again.

I was quoted €695 for a Henley Valentia - 7kw. The guy said he'd fit it as well for €150. That would be the lot, done and ready for lighting. How does that price sound?

I have to be honest Paddy I don't even know what flexi flue liner is.

paddy147

boobar wrote: »

Thanks Paddy,

I think you responded to a thread of mine last year as well. I never got round to it then, so this year I said I'd try again.

I was quoted €695 for a Henley Valentia - 7kw. The guy said he'd fit it as well for €150. That would be the lot, done and ready for lighting. How does that price sound?

I have to be honest Paddy I don't even know what flexi flue liner is.

Flexi flue liner is a long length of twin walled stainless steel flexible flue liner that is installed down the existing chimney intself and then connected to the stove outlet.

You should enquire about this with the stove manufacturer before you get anything instaled.

I had 10 meters of twin walled flexi liner installed down my chimney to join up with my stove,as the fireplace company who sold me the stove,and Stovax themselves recommended to install it.



The chap you are using...is he a propper fireplace fitter/stove installer??


PS-I will post some pictures later on for you.

boobar

paddy147 wrote: »

Flexi flue liner is a long length of twin walled stainless steel flexible flue liner that is installed down the existing chimney intself and then connected to the stove outlet.

You should enquire about this with the stove manufacturer before you get anything instaled.

I had 10 meters of twin walled flexi liner installed down my chimney to join up with my stove,as the fireplace company who sold me the stove,and Stovax themselves recommended to install it.



The chap you are using...is he a propper fireplace fitter/stove installer??


PS-I will post some pictures later on for you.

Is this flexi liner essential?

I've gone into a few places and been told that it was just a case of fitting the stove and that you didn't even need to have a specialist install it.

This is a non-boiler stove, I'm talking about.

If there's so much involved in installing, I'm reluctant to get one and spend the money on home heating oil instead and maybe even just go with an open fire instead. Anyone any thoughts?

paddy147

boobar wrote: »

Is this flexi liner essential?

I've gone into a few places and been told that it was just a case of fitting the stove and that you didn't even need to have a specialist install it.

This is a non-boiler stove, I'm talking about.

If there's so much involved in installing, I'm reluctant to get one and spend the money on home heating oil instead and maybe even just go with an open fire instead. Anyone any thoughts?

Home Heating Oil---Prices will just go up and up,as is the case with everything in Ireland these days.:rolleyes:

Open Fire---80% of the heat and your money up and out the chimney.:(


Stove is the way to go.:)

I went with the flexi liner as it was suggested to me by 2 different fireplace companies and also Stovax themselves,and also it makes the stove more efiecent in its burning and fucntion.

The liner also prevents any unwated chimney fires too.
Liners can reduce the risk of chimney fires. but can't prevent them.

The Stove Man

There are a few inset stoves that do not require any lining or a fixed connection to the flue such as the dimplex inset or the firewarm inset and they are usually priced between €400-€500.
They also do not require the fire back to be removed meaning you could always go back to the open fire if you wanted.
They just work by forming a seal around the fire opening and the smoke goes up the chimney just like your fireplace. You will need to remove them when cleaning the chimney but your sweep should have no problem with this.
Fitting is Diy job and quite straightforward.
Disadvantage is that firebox is very small meaning not suitable for logs, but perfect for small coal fires. Output usually under 5kw so no good for big rooms.
Other disadvantage is that they are putting stove fitters like myself out of work by taking away the mystery of chimneys,lining, draughts etc.
I was skeptical about them but have now seen many working perfectly well as long as you do not over fire\over load them with fuel

boobar

The Stove Man wrote: »

There are a few inset stoves that do not require any lining or a fixed connection to the flue such as the dimplex inset or the firewarm inset and they are usually priced between €400-€500.
They also do not require the fire back to be removed meaning you could always go back to the open fire if you wanted.
They just work by forming a seal around the fire opening and the smoke goes up the chimney just like your fireplace. You will need to remove them when cleaning the chimney but your sweep should have no problem with this.
Fitting is Diy job and quite straightforward.
Disadvantage is that firebox is very small meaning not suitable for logs, but perfect for small coal fires. Output usually under 5kw so no good for big rooms.
Other disadvantage is that they are putting stove fitters like myself out of work by taking away the mystery of chimneys,lining, draughts etc.
I was skeptical about them but have now seen many working perfectly well as long as you do not over fire\over load them with fuel

Thanks for the feedback Stoveman,

I'm drawn to the Henley Valentia - 7kw. I've received a quote of €695 and €150 to install. Have you ever come across this model and what do you think of it?

The Stove Man

Price to supply and fit seems right, I have never fitted this model stove, there is a new bigger inset from Henley now available called the Achill which has a bigger firebox and bigger glass door, costs are around €900

The Henely Vallentia has a small fire box as it is designed to fit in front of the existing fireback so is shallow and narrow at the back. This is not a problem but means it can be difficult to find logs that will fit in it.

Tom Joad

boobar wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for an inset stove for a living room (16 feet * 16 feet).

I would like to buy a non-boiler one, something good but would like to spend €600 or less if possible.

Any advice would be very welcome including where to buy, what, what to look out for etc.

I got a woodferne inset stove from dc-logs (www.dc-logs.com). Guys fitted it for me all for under €600 - couldn't recommend them highly enough..

sryanmurph

Hi,
I hope some one can help me, we are currently looking at a FLAM thru-view multifuel(non boiler) stove to replace an existing open fire that we have. From what we can gather from sales person it is a great stove and should give us plenty heat in both rooms. This is an expensive purchase for us and I am reluctant to part with our money until I have had some feedback regarding these stoves. I have trawled the net for hours for reviews etc, and cannot find anything. I would appreciate your comments or views on this.
Thanks in advance.

red bull

Has anyone any experience with a Henley Appollo inset stove, are they a good make and what do they cost approx

ciarsd

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Can you give an approx. cost/guidline price from resellers?

howlingcat

boobar wrote: »

Thanks for the feedback Stoveman,

I'm drawn to the Henley Valentia - 7kw. I've received a quote of €695 and €150 to install. Have you ever come across this model and what do you think of it?

Hi , was wondering did you go for the henly in the end. I am now looking for one and would like it installed, any recommendations, thanks