funkey_monkey wrote: » Does anyone know where I'd get a replacement of the control dial down in the attached images? It is from a Hamco 2000. I've contacted them but no reply. Thanks.
Blanco100 wrote: » Anyone have any info on the Vitae 6KW cassette stove? Thinking of purchasing along with new fireplace Cheers in advance
billcullen1 wrote: » I was told I have a few cracks in my chimney and I need to get them repaired, what is the best way to tackle this, has any1 had this experience and how did they handle it.
coL wrote: » Thanks for the reply it's good to know that there is nothing too urgent required. Would still apricate opinions on my list as it would be nice to know what to keep an eye on and prevent any bigger issues down the line. Should I be doing much in terms of ongoing general maintenance to it?
upupup wrote: » You have got years before any of those problems arise and they may never arise,,,,clean the chimney and relax:)
Bass Reeves wrote: » I Have seen a job like that done but the installer only broke out the damaged pot loose lean mix, he then proceed to pull in continuous flue and put vermiculite around it. This should be sufficient unless clay liners were collapsed in 2-3 places. It not a good idea to knock out all liners as ideally flue should not be left swinging free. Ideally there should be insulation either in vermiculite or a fibreglass wrap around
CodeJACK wrote: » I had this done to a two story property some years ago where the existing clay liner had cracked and collapsed in places so fitting a flue would have been impossible. The guy doing it explained that the clay liner had sand behind it and they punch holes through to gradually break out the clay lining completely and remove any sand/filler. Your then left with the outer brick construction of the chimney that a liner is fitted to and sealed at the fireplace and at the roof. The stainless liner was pinned at either end but left "swinging" in the space as much as the stainless flue would allow i.e: not at all, they are pretty stiff.
billcullen1 wrote: » It's a two story house. Modern enough.no flu liners currently, looking to get them installed. I can't understand why they need to make so many holes either ?
oleras wrote: » ^^ I am sure they would have packed vermiculite between the blocks and the SS flu.
Bass Reeves wrote: » Has the chimney got flue liners. Is it one or two stories high. Why do they need so many holes?? Sounds like an old house
billcullen1 wrote: » I recently had a few chimney sweeps out, to quote for lining the chinmey with a flexi flu. However I am surprised by the costs involved,with the stove been taken out, holes in the chimney at the bottom and bedrooms along with the attic. In addition extra such as new pots,cowl, skip to be included.Does anyone have any idea of the costs involved and possibility any recommendations ? much appreciated !
CodeJACK wrote: » I'm looking to get a small <5Kw stove installed in my house that I'm also trying to make as air tight as a 1950 retrofit can be. So I'm looking for a stove that runs of an external air supply.Anyone done or know if its possible to get this air from the chimney flu beside it in the other room. Its been bricked up but still open to the air at the top. Would it be too long to draw air down or simply not possible for other reasons?
coL wrote: » Looking to get a definitive answer on what exacly is invovled in servicing an inset stove? Coming into the winter my chimney needs to be cleaned and while all of the people I rang will do a chnimey clean a few have promised to do different things to the stove itself under the vague term 'servicing' (for an extra fee of course!!). The stove is only a year old so I don't think it needs a massive amount of work this year but going forward it would be nice to know what, if anything, I should be getting done to it on an annual basis to keep it in good condition. The things that spring to mind are: - The rope around the door (from what I understand this is a consumable item that is replaced regularly) - The fire bricks (to be replaced once they get too old or broken) - Checking the screws and bolts holding on the fire bricks and the baffle to make sure they are not seized/corroded Am I missing something obvious in terms of what needs regular attention or servicing? Obviously it goes without saying that an annual chimney clean is essential.
upupup wrote: » A stand alone stove will be warmer than an inset as the heat source is in the room and not in the wall and since your house is not insulated to high standards then i would recommend a stand alone.The insets look great but give out heat slower so they are best suited to warmer well insulated houses and you can also have a problem with heat going up the chimney. Boiler stoves heat the rads the same as oil and if you have rads already then it doesn't take a lot to plumb one into your heating system. A stand alone will be cheaper to install then a boiler. Its best practice to line the chimney with a flexi flue too.
dodo87 wrote: » Hi all, Hope someone can help. I have read through a lot of the comments but there are quiet a few and still haven't found what I am wondering. I have just bought a bungalow built in the 80s and plan is to get it a stove ASAP. Main source of heat in the house is coal and oil. Boiler is old needs to be replaced. BER rating is E1 on the house but getting it pumped next week and the attic insulated. What I am wondering is should I get a free standing or insert stove in the living room which is 4.5x4.5x2.5m house its self is 145m2. Is there much of a difference between the 2? Also Is it worth getting a boiler stove option to help with the heating? Probably 8 or 9 rads in the house. Are the boiler options good at heating the rads? Thanks in advance
batman1 wrote: » I have an insert boiler stove. The chimney liner has failed now twice due to a bend in the chimney which means it's extremely difficult to fit correctly. It's a semi d with a shared chimney so we can't remove the bend either. With the insert stove, changing the liner is a huge job. So, we are planning on changing the stove to a freestanding one . My question really is can I just use the standard chimney instead of fitting another liner in the hope it won't fail again. I know for efficiency it's recommended but what other things should I consider?
