Solid fuel boilers

Duigs

Hi all I'm new to boards so forgive me for my silly questions. I am planning on installing a 25kw solid fuel boiler moderator in my garage in conjunction with my oil boiler. I have seen 3/4 of these boliers working and they seem to a great job. I live in a small estate with a house behind me and I am just concerned about the smoke from my flue that will be installed externally on the end of my garage,will it blow in on my neighbour who is about 30 ft from my garage. I will be burning mostly timber with the odd bit of cardboard. I am planning on putting the flue about 5 ft over the apex of my garage. If any body has a solid fuel boiler installed all options will be considered. I'm eating drinking and sleeping solid fuel boilers at the minute help badly wanted :)

WestWicklow1

I did it last September. The flue is about 15 meters from my house on the far side of my garage and it's no problem at all. Nearest neighbour's house would be about 100 meters and I've heard no complaints. I'm burning coal 24 hours a day.

Any links to the type of boiler you're installing?

glic83

how much did the boiler set you back WestWicklow1? also how much col would you go through per week?

Duigs

Thanks westwicklow1 that's nice to here. Have nothing in mind but I have seen 3 of this type working and they people are all very impressed http://www.solidfuelboilers.ie/products/unica-universal-boilers/unica-sensor with them. I have also looked at Defro KDR plus standard. Have you any recommendation ?? Do you burn just coal and how effective do you find it. The people I have spoke with haven't turned on the oil since fitting and there houses have never been warmer , would you agree?? My house is 2200 sq f with 15 rads easly heated but when the oil is turned off the heat is gone, my house is 5 years old. I will be burning mostly timber but like I said the only concern is the bothering the neighbours. How high did you go with the flue on your garage??. Do you think it's the way to go and is it cost efftive.

WestWicklow1

glic83 wrote: »

how much did the boiler set you back WestWicklow1? also how much col would you go through per week?

I paid €5k all in for this.....



I get approx three weeks from a 650kg bag at a cost of €95.00 per bag. Thats for 24/7 heating and hot water in a 2400 sq ft bungalow.

glic83

650kg bag ??????
What type of coal is it?

WestWicklow1

Duigs wrote: »

Have you any recommendation ?? Do you burn just coal and how effective do you find it.

I had a look around at various offerings and then went to look at installations and finally decided on what i have. I only burn coal and it's absolutely awesome. 24/7 heat and hot water for less that a third of what I would have spent on oil this season.

Duigs wrote: »

The people I have spoke with haven't turned on the oil since fitting and there houses have never been warmer , would you agree??

Yep, me too. Agree completely. I reckon I'll have recovered the cost in 2.5 years.

Duigs wrote: »

My house is 2200 sq f with 15 rads easly heated but when the oil is turned off the heat is gone.

Exactly my experience.

Duigs wrote: »

I will be burning mostly timber but like I said the only concern is the bothering the neighbours. How high did you go with the flue on your garage??. Do you think it's the way to go and is it cost efftive.

I can't offer any advice on burning timber. My boiler will burn it but as yet I haven't done so. The flue is about two meters above the gutter on the garage but not as high as the ridge. At this time it certainly is the way to go imho because I doubt if oil will ever come down to what it was when we didn't really complain about the price of it.

Best of luck in your hunt and if you want to see the boiler in action send me a pm.

WestWicklow1

glic83 wrote: »

650kg bag ??????
What type of coal is it?

Iv'e heard it called pea coal, rice coal. Singles, which are slightly bigger also burn very well in it.

glic83

thats a whole lot of coal for that money, great to hear its working well for you , long may it continue

Duigs

What make of boiler did you go for,and did you fit a buffer thank ??.. Did you have a look at the boiler that I may consider,if so what is your opion .Where did you buy your boiler and was that 5 k fitted.

WestWicklow1

Duigs wrote: »

What make of boiler did you go for,and did you fit a buffer thank ??.. Did you have a look at the boiler that I may consider,if so what is your opion .Where did you buy your boiler and was that 5 k fitted.

I went for the GB-V8 down towards the bottom of this product list....

http://www.greenburn.ie/downloads/coal-boiler-prices.pdf

I didn't fit a buffer tank. I didn't look at the boiler you are considering but I wanted a boiler with both an automatic (coal) and a manual (logs turf etc.) ability. I bought from Greenburn.ie and €5k was all in including delivery, fitting and all fittings (copper pipe brass fittings, pipe insulation, flue etc.).

Duigs

Nice one westwicklow thanks for your help

Duigs

Hi westwicklow1 would it be possible to get a contact no and name for the person that is supplying you with the coal. How did you find green burn to deal with, and have you have any hassle with your boiler since fitting.

RoverZT

WestWicklow1 wrote: »

I paid €5k all in for this.....



I get approx three weeks from a 650kg bag at a cost of €95.00 per bag. Thats for 24/7 heating and hot water in a 2400 sq ft bungalow.

650kg of coal for 95 euro? :eek:

typo?

Info please.

kitmul

Where do you get your coal at that price, it would be very interesting to get some contact details on that coal supplier please?

japbyrne

Contact details for pea coal supplier please.

allthedoyles

The pea coal referred to is also known as singles .

There are two varieties - bituminous and smokeless .

The bitu type is smallest and like peas . whereas , the smokeless variety is best in larger size and burns hotter

GY A1

Duigs wrote: »

Hi westwicklow1 would it be possible to get a contact no and name for the person that is supplying you with the coal. How did you find green burn to deal with, and have you have any hassle with your boiler since fitting.

is that price correct for the coal,
where u getting it from

GY A1

WestWicklow1 wrote: »

I paid €5k all in for this.....



I get approx three weeks from a 650kg bag at a cost of €95.00 per bag. Thats for 24/7 heating and hot water in a 2400 sq ft bungalow.

do u get much soot inside like a stove or range, or is it easy to clean inside

japbyrne

Can anyone provide me with the contact details of a supplier of pea coal please, and the price per bag (650kg) or 40kg bag.
Thanks

Seamus1964

There is a lad from north selling coal much cheaper than local shops due no carbon tax
Minimum order one tonne cost 250-265 p/t free delivery all main routes
Patrick +447553327140

japbyrne

Thanks Seamus1964. Is the coal in 40kg bags?

Seamus1964

You can ask 20kg - 25kg or 40kg bags

tinofapples

Op did you purchase any boiler since ? Gonna be looking early in the new year myself.

kitmul

Seamus1964 is that 250-265 euros? Does he deliver from the north throughout the republic? I am in the midlands

Thanks!

mikecorcoran.1

hello, I installed a Passat FK40 silid fuel boiler & buffer tank in 2011. 30 years was the expected life of the boiler, Today my boiler is leaking and nobody wants to know.

nophd08

mikecorcoran.1 wrote: »

hello, I installed a Passat FK40 silid fuel boiler & buffer tank in 2011. 30 years was the expected life of the boiler, Today my boiler is leaking and nobody wants to know.

Are you sure its leaking? Upon start up after after being off for the summer, condensation is normal on the outside between casing and insulation. Have you stripped it down?

mikecorcoran.1

Thanks for reply, sorry I did'nt check in sooner.
yes my passat fk 40 has leaked in the bottom of the fire chamber, it is in fact almost badly pitted the full length of the chamber. The supplier or the manufacturer Passat energi have no interest helping me.