Replacing open coal fire with an Insert Stove - help please.

davidod1 · 13-06-2023 05:00PM #1

I am looking to replace the open coal fire in the photo with either a Henley Achill Insert 21KW boiler stove or a Stanley Cara + Boiler Insert stove.

I would appreciate it if someone could let me know, (1) if this is feasible, (2) if this is advisable.

As currently stands, there is a Grant Back Boiler in place, and the pipework goes through the oil fired central heating line. This does mean than when the oil is running, the back boiler does get heated, but then when the fire is running, some extra heat goes through the radiators.

I am not looking to replace the oil as there are too many radiators on the line anyway, but even a small level of heat traveling through the line will make a contribution to the overall heating.

I also understand that there is new legislation regarding emissions that might also come in play. Maybe someone might know if that has any implications on my plans.

Thanks for any help received.

Lenar3556 · 13-06-2023 05:51PM

Do you definitely need a boiler stove?

Would you consider a non-boiler insert? Solid fuel combined with oil will greatly limit your options for time and temperature controls to your central heating and other enhancements in the future.

Boiler stoves consume considerably more fuel than room heating equivalents.

Unless someone has a limitless supply of very low cost fuel to supply a boiler stove, my own view is that most would be more content with a non-boiler model.

davidod1 · 13-06-2023 10:57PM

I certainly don't have any limitless supply of fuel, so maybe you are right raise that point.

The house is a bungalow with an open living room, dining room and kitchen in a U shape. This would mean that the heat from stove would at leat be reaching more than one room. So losing the boiler might not be too big a deal.

Thanks for that input.

10-10-20 · 14-06-2023 10:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120712134#Comment_120712134

Insulated attic, if not already done, would help significantly here with heat-retention and distribution of generated heat within the living space.

davidod1 · 14-06-2023 10:23AM

I was looking at the Henley Muckross 4.6kW Inset Stove. Anyone any experience of that stove, or indeed other suggestions.

davidod1 · 14-06-2023 10:41AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120713159#Comment_120713159

Attic insulated and walls dry-lined. A recent BER gave the house a C1, which isn't too bad for a 1970s bungalow.

You still get cold in the winter though 🥶

Replacing open coal fire with an Insert Stove - help please.

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