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Stove - Freestanding or Backboiler?

  • 05-01-2015 11:09AM
    #1
    dendof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭


    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.


Comments

  • #2
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭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.


  • #3
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,127 ✭✭✭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..

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



  • #4
    dendof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭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.


  • #5
    liam7831
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭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?


  • #6
    dendof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭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.


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