Stove - Freestanding or Backboiler?

dendof

I have a 3 bedroom dormer. Approx 10 radiators.
Currently there is an open fire with a back boiler. I also have oil heating with Firebird Popular 90 boiler.
I would like to get a stove for living area.

What is best option and more economical, freestanding stove or one with a backboiler?

If I go with a backboiler one, I have been told that to maintain existing brickwork around fireplace, I would need to cut out existing back boiler.

The way I see it it, I think that I would be better off putting one with a back boiler in as I will get more benefit, rather than one that just heats the living room.

Would appreciate any opinions.

Tzardine

If you can afford it then get the back boiler.

Its a no brainer I think.

I love our one. Can heat the whole house and have more hot water than I can use from two scuttles of coal a day.

Markcheese

Well you've already got the pipe work and power there - (on the existing back boiler). A lot depends on your lifestyle - if there's someone in the house most of the time - it'll probably suit to go with a back boiler stove ( more continous steady heat)- but if you want a lot more flexibility , heating on 30 mins before you get up - out all day- heat back on just as you get in ,and just light a quick fire now and again then go with regular stove..

dendof

Considering I that the hard work is done , I do think it would be better to get a stove with an integrated boiler. I can still use oil if needed but will get better value in the long run.

I've also noticed that Insert Boiler stoves are available. I previously thought that it was just Freestanding Boiler stoves.
Is there any real big difference between the two and what heat they output? I've read that freestanding will warm a room better than an insert. I need approx 3.6 kwh to heat my living room so reckon I should be able to get an Insert Boiler stove that can handle this plus 14 or so radiators.

liam7831

dendof wrote: »

Considering I that the hard work is done , I do think it would be better to get a stove with an integrated boiler. I can still use oil if needed but will get better value in the long run.

I've also noticed that Insert Boiler stoves are available. I previously thought that it was just Freestanding Boiler stoves.
Is there any real big difference between the two and what heat they output? I've read that freestanding will warm a room better than an insert. I need approx 3.6 kwh to heat my living room so reckon I should be able to get an Insert Boiler stove that can handle this plus 14 or so radiators.

What make are you looking at ?
Is Stanley the best make? Any other makes to consider?

dendof

liam7831 wrote: »

What make are you looking at ?
Is Stanley the best make? Any other makes to consider?

I'm interested in a Boru stove. I'm not sure who's the best really. I've seen a few recommended like Boru, Stanley, Inis, etc.