Brianne wrote: » Would you believe BPH I have nt purchased yet and must get this done before the winter. Both the Esse and the Arrow sound to be the best according to reports from people on here. Its a big decision. Have you seen any of these inserts in operation?
cranefly wrote: » we recently had an esse 350 greenswitch with boiler installed, as someone who is not up to date with many stoves on sale i had a hard time to to search the internet for the right one for me, i had no idea that inset stoves could fit into a regular fireplace opening, 16 to 18 inch. a neighbour had one installed a unico i think from poland and he was very happy with it, 11 kw, 9 to heat water and 2kw for room, he had it installed with the same company he bought it from. we have a dormer bungalow and 13 rads, 7 of them doubles and liked the idea of an insert rather than a stand alone, after alot of searching it came to a choice between a stratford eco boiler or the esse both are made in england which was a plus for me, went with the esse as it made in lancashire where i use to live, it replaces an old firebird backboiler which worked well for nearly 20 years, not much heat to rads, but had a tank of hot water every evening. the stove company in north cork came to the house to check fireplace and chimney, they did not stock the esse but they sourced one for me, he agreed it would suit the house better than the unico as it gave more heat to the room, it is in now for 3 weeks, i cant believe how much heat this thing is generating, after one hour of lighting mainly with smokeless coal all 13 rads are hot, the whole house is lovely and warm, before it was just the living room, am slowly getting use to the controls and how to use the air flow for optimum use, it has a large glass front 13 inches by 11 normal coal would discolour the glass couldnt see the fire after 30 minutes, cosyglo gems are great keeps it clear with normal fire going, in the morning after dying down it gets a bit smoked up, i find the best way to clean it is with a damp scouring pad and dry kitchen towel. all in all i would say i am very pleased with this make of insert stove, still use the same amount of coal as old fire, but now have a warm house as opposed to one room.
Marie Ryan wrote: » Hi,want to buy a boru insert stove costing 1400euro, just told by plumber on the phone it will cost in region of 4000euros to install.seems very expensive.what do you think?
Jambo wrote: » A non boiler version, with the chimney not needing lining should come in at sub €400 euros, Inset stoves are handy to install for the average diy'er as they are essentially only an enclosed fire basket with very little to go wrong.
albert kidd wrote: » and if something does go wrong if could kill people in the house with carbon monoxide fumes. istalling stoves should be left to pro's and not people who think they know.
Jambo wrote: » Thats true but alot of the manufacturers supply diy guides with their product's, which have comprehensive guides for leak testing inside. plus one would be stupid not to install an 02 alarm in the house
albert kidd wrote: » the warranty wouldnt be covered by a diy install...people shouldnt be cutting corners where stoves are concerned imo.
fozz10 wrote: » in the fitting business?
Jambo wrote: » I am open to correction but I'd imagine it would be covered considering the manufacturer in this case suggests it as an option on their website.http://borustoves.ie/category/stoves/inset-stoves/
albert kidd wrote: » nope young fozzy,im not.
fozz10 wrote: » ha no bothers. its a straight forward job i put mine in 7 r 8 years ago theres not much too it really.
albert kidd wrote: » i suppose its like plasterering,its just a case of putting sand and cement up on the wall. even a moneky could do it,right:p
Marie Ryan wrote: » Hi Does anyone know how much to get a insert stove installed for heating and water.hope to buy a boru chieftain for 1400.plumber say 4000! Tnx in advance.
