Hollywood130 wrote: » Hello, I've been reading and reading and reading, just when I think I have made a decision I am told something else and everything goes to pot!! Would love some help and advice. These are the radiators I need a stove to heat: 4 x 1400 Doubles, 1 x 1600 Double, 1 x 1200 Double, 2 x 1200 Singles, 1 x 600 Single. The radiators are 20inches in height. I've it down to 2 stoves. 1. Stanley Reginald, 2. Henley Blasket. Stanley have told me that once we burn coal or anthracite the Reginald will be fine to heat what I need it to heat. Some of the Stanley stockists have said the Reginald would be at its limit and wouldn't really be sufficient. Some suggested the Henley which is a nice looking stove and quite similar to the Reginald. One other stockist told me the Reginald is much better than the Blasket stating it is 'a far superior stove' and that I should choose that over the Blasket. The Blasket is about €500 cheaper but I would rather get whichever really is the better stove and will suit us. Can anyone shed any light?
Blowheads wrote: » you should care re ash box, esp if its overflowing every time you light the fire. riddle grate seemed ok
Blowheads wrote: » Just check the ash box on those (why we decided against), seemed very very small so depending on what you are burning of for how long might cause you some grief. the older model the grate riddle arm came out through the ash box, but the newer ones are at the side
Big Nelly wrote: » Thanks.....was wondering what the difference, guy was saying the cassette is better than a stove.
therealmccoy wrote: » Cassette Stoves and Inset Stoves work exactly the same way; convection. And as long as you are comparing like for like (6kw vs 6kw) then the only difference will be brand/design. Cassette stoves are a contemporary design and flush to the fireplace and typically give a large viewing pane while inset stoves typically come out 3/4 inches and are more traditional in design. Vitae is a nice stove, but comes as standard as a Woodburning Stove. Make sure you get the Multifuel Kit with it. They've redesigned it recently to move the riddle and air controls to the side as opposed being operated via a lever which came through the glass. This works much better with the change.
martinr5232 wrote: » This is really bad though its setting off the smoke alarm in the hall if the door is left open.
moonshadow wrote: Hi Martin, there will be a smell off the stove for about 10 days, we used our one every day small fires just to eradicate the smell. It's mostly paint curing , grease ,new rope and cleaner burning off . Give it a while all will be fine.
martinr5232 wrote: » I fitted a hendly achill stove last week and put rock wool around the outer casing as i was advised but after a while there is an awful smell off the stove. Can anyone tell me is there different types of insulation i could use ??
martinr5232 wrote: » Any ideas where i could pick up some of that would it be something available in builders providers or is it a more specialised sort of thing ??
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Big Nelly wrote: » Hey guys Got a quote and more inline with what I am looking for, he is quoting the Vitae Cassette Stove. Says it is better than insert stove. Better heat..... Just wondering has anyone a Vitae? are they a good job? I have never heard of them Thankshttp://www.bpmsupplies.ie/vitaestove6kw.html
Blowheads wrote: » to my knowledge fitting an insert should run to about €250 Stove €XXX Connecting direct to chimney then the Flue/blanket and fire cement €100 or if you need a flexiflue €220 plus more fitting costs Granite surround €100 Check inis boffin insert stove, €850
Big Nelly wrote: » Have a guy coming to look at it anyway http://www.fireplaceman.ie/ Just seen his van on M50 a few times :-) Found this place, looks decent prices http://homeandgardendirect.ie/product-category/stoves/insert-stoves/
Blowheads wrote: » depending on the stove i guess and also how you want the finish to look like. We are getting one, have a similar back plate as you but will take it out to replace it with a granite plate which is pre cut. costs €100 and would be worth it visually..
Big Nelly wrote: » Yeah I am hoping to go with insert, I was only thinking about this after post last night, will an insert work with current fireplace because it has the arch at the top coming outwards?
bootser wrote: » big Nelly, looking at your pic I think u will also need an adaptor plate to fit under your large arch and make a square opening to take an inset.I perse your getting an inset?
