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Solid Fuel Cooker

  • 28-11-2014 1:55am
    #1
    6queenmary
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    I am just about to purchase a new solid fuel cooker that can also heat up to 19 rads. Trouble is we cannot decide between the Concept 2 Maxi, or the new Senko 35. The kitchen is small and I dont want the heat output to the kitchen to become too high. I am currently using a very old cast iron iron range which takes a long time to warm up the oven and then makes the room too unpleasant to stay in. Any advice would be appreciated


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Might be best asking in the Plumbing and Heating forum.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1320


  • #3
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    6queenmary wrote: »
    I am just about to purchase a new solid fuel cooker that can also heat up to 19 rads. Trouble is we cannot decide between the Concept 2 Maxi, or the new Senko 35. The kitchen is small and I dont want the heat output to the kitchen to become too high. I am currently using a very old cast iron iron range which takes a long time to warm up the oven and then makes the room too unpleasant to stay in. Any advice would be appreciated

    I hate it when you get this "can also heat up to 19 rads", just how big are these 19 rads ? 1 foot wide or 9 foot wide ?

    If 1 foot youll have 19, but 9 foot yal have 2 ;)

    Size of rooms to get input required.


  • #4
    6queenmary
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭6queenmary


    Eh, yeah...but i am not worried about the radiators (they are 9 standard
    doubles, 6 ft) Both cookers have a 30kw output. It was the heat that may be felt in a small kitchen i was more interested on knowing about. Thanks anyway. I wonder of there is anyone else there that actually owns one and can pass on any advice on these cookers.


  • #5
    sohagan74
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭sohagan74


    Hi there,
    I am familar with these cookers. As you only have 9 rads and a small kitchen, it would make more sense to go with the 25 kw senko. That will defo heat your 9 rads (18 kw to boiler) and 7 to the room. Then you will have no issue with too much heat to the kitchen. Perhaps you didn't know the senko came in a 25 kw model? Hope this advice helps

    S


  • #6
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    7kW to a small kitchen would seem a lot?


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  • #7
    sohagan74
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭sohagan74


    not really to be honest. 7 kw would be max possible heat, normal typical/moderate operation likely to be around 4 kw. The senko is such an efficient cooker it doesn't require the cooker to be flat out (creating excessive heat to room) to work good unlike inefficient cookers which require the bottom door to be left open in an attempt to heat the rads. Believe you me I have had plenty of experience in that department :)


  • #8
    Plynch74
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Plynch74


    Hi guys,
    I have the Concept2 installed 2 years now. My brother has the Senko 35 kw installed. There is no comparison. Senko is definitely a much better builld of cooker in every way. Concept2 is not a bad cooker but I seriously wish I had put in the Senko, it kicks ass.

    Advantages when we compared notes are:
    Boiler replaceable in Senko (not replaceable in my concept2)
    Better ash pan in senko (ash pan to shallow and too near grate causing ashes to get decapitated and mess)
    Oven larger in senko and also stainless steel, oven smaller in concept2 and turns a brownish colour as not stainless steel
    Better insulation levels in Senko, very little insulation in concept2
    Higher output, Senko is 35 kw based on wood, concept2 is 25 kw based on wood. He gets at least 5 more rads than me and also better heat to the room itself
    .....few more advantages the Senko has but I don't want to bore you all too tears :). Its a little bit more expensive but I reckon worth it.

    I have to admit my brother in this particular case made a better decision than me. I am normally the smart one :)

    P


  • #9
    taz801
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭taz801


    Hi

    We are in the process of putting on an extension and originally went looking at stanley donard only to be told we would be daft putting in one. why not go for the concept 2 with 29kw output but after doing some research i have come across the senko with higher output of 35kw

    We will be putting this into a large room approx 40ft x 22ft and we will have
    11 single rads standard size and 3 doubles standard size

    We are living in galway and the only stockists i have come across is thermopoint in buncrana and waterford, has anyone else purchased a senko elsewhere?? and any feedback would be appreciated.


  • #10
    Crowbar10
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Crowbar10


    Hi there

    Anybody installed a Senko cooker C35 (soild fuel)? Any good? I need a heavy duty range and looking for assistance or help with this model?

    Thanks in advance


  • #11
    taz801
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭taz801


    Hi crowbar 10

    we have senko 35 premium installed. where are you based??


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  • #12
    Crowbar10
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Crowbar10


    Hi Taz

    would be very interested to have a chat and a possible visit if ok? do you have contact details etc...


  • #13
    taz801
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭taz801


    will pm you my details


  • #14
    ponyirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭ponyirl


    Hi I know this thread started a year ago but anyway.. I'm thinking of installing a senko 35kw in my house to replace a wamsler that's older than I am😀 has anyone got the purchase price for one of these in Ireland? I've come across this website https://termometal.hr/en/ who will deliver the cooker I want including everything for 1630 euro does that sound right? I would prefer to deal with someone in Ireland but I can only imagine it'll be more expensive to do so. What are people paying for this range here ?


  • #15
    Turfwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Turfwarrior


    Hi ponyirl,

    I am also thinking of purchasing one of these cookers. Did you decide to buy direct from Croatia? If so how was your experience?


  • #16
    ponyirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭ponyirl


    Turfwarrior wrote: »
    Hi ponyirl,

    I am also thinking of purchasing one of these cookers. Did you decide to buy direct from Croatia? If so how was your experience?

    Hi Turfwarrior. I got on brilliantly I ordered the cooker on a Monday and it arrived the follow Tuesday week with no issues. I have it installed and have used it a couple of times since, but I haven't revved it up with the good weather . I went for the premium model if I was going again I probably would have got the standard one, only because it's quite large. Hope this helps.

    And yes I bought directly from Croatia.


  • #17
    Turfwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Turfwarrior


    I have sent pm to gas and ponyirl, thanks


  • #18
    Turfwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Turfwarrior


    I have sent pm to taz801 and ponyirl, thanks


  • #19
    IvyShmivy
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭IvyShmivy


    Hi. Very interested to read about importing Senko range direct. Our Stanley range is banjaxed and inefficient and we are looking at buying a Concept or Senko solid fuel range. Need to get cracking on this as the weather gets colder. Would love to hear about buying direct and also about the performance if the Senko.


  • #20
    Turfwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Turfwarrior


    Hi,

    After having a very informative discussion with ponyirl i decided to purchase direct from termometal.
    I sent for the 25kw premium version, it was delivered last Tuesday and delivery took about 2 weeks.
    I just need to get it connected up now next weekend.


  • #21
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    How often do you need to refuel the Senko range.


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  • #22
    IvyShmivy
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭IvyShmivy


    Hi Ponygirl, sounds like you have good information on the Senko stove and buying direct. It would be great if I could have a chat with you please about ordering, installation and to hear how it's working out for you. Thanks.


  • #23
    Turfwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Turfwarrior


    tabby aspreme wrote: »
    How often do you need to refuel the Senko range.

    How long is a piece of string? Too many variables, fuel type,damper settings


  • #24
    IvyShmivy
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭IvyShmivy


    Hi Taz, just reading that you have a Senko35 installed. We're in Galway and have a banjaxed Stanley range that needs to be replaced and need a system with good output to heat 14+ rads. We're looking at buying a Senko range and would love to hear how it's performing. Any chance we could have a chat please? IvyShmivy.


  • #25
    Bill Hook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭Bill Hook


    I'm thinking of getting one of these but am wondering about what sort of fuel you can put in them. Is it just wood or can you burn coal, turf, etc? Also, how are people who have had them for a while getting on with them? Any information would be greatly appreciated!


  • #26
    Bar12
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Bar12


    I would also like to talk to someone who has Senko 35 Premium installed and to know if they bought it direct from Croatia.


  • #27
    Buddy dog
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Buddy dog


    taz801 wrote: »
    Hi crowbar 10

    we have senko 35 premium installed. where are you based??

    Hi taz
    Looking to import the zenko 35kw premium model can you only burn timber and is it very hard on fuel Have a 35 kw stove and it’s very hard on fuel
    Thanks
    Niall


  • #28
    Buddy dog
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Buddy dog


    IvyShmivy wrote: »
    Hi Taz, just reading that you have a Senko35 installed. We're in Galway and have a banjaxed Stanley range that needs to be replaced and need a system with good output to heat 14+ rads. We're looking at buying a Senko range and would love to hear how it's performing. Any chance we could have a chat please? IvyShmivy.

    Hi did you buy the senko cooker after thinking of getting on to


  • #29
    DBarn
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭DBarn


    Buddy dog wrote: »
    Hi taz
    Looking to import the zenko 35kw premium model can you only burn timber and is it very hard on fuel Have a 35 kw stove and it’s very hard on fuel
    Thanks
    Niall

    Hi was just wondering if you made a decision on stove yet. We are hoping to change from senko 25


  • #30
    DBarn
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭DBarn


    Bar12 wrote: »
    I would also like to talk to someone who has Senko 35 Premium installed and to know if they bought it direct from Croatia.

    Hi did you manage to talk to anyone about the stove?


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  • #31
    DBarn
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭DBarn


    DBarn wrote: »
    Hi was just wondering if you made a decision on stove yet. We are hoping to change from senko 25

    Have you made a decision yet?


  • #32
    DesignA
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭DesignA


    6queenmary wrote: »
    I am just about to purchase a new solid fuel cooker that can also heat up to 19 rads. Trouble is we cannot decide between the Concept 2 Maxi, or the new Senko 35. The kitchen is small and I dont want the heat output to the kitchen to become too high. I am currently using a very old cast iron iron range which takes a long time to warm up the oven and then makes the room too unpleasant to stay in. Any advice would be appreciated

    Hi, Did you install the Senko and if so would you recommend it?


  • #33
    Podge.diy
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Podge.diy


    Hi everyone, I'm building my own place at the moment, all finishing work now, it's painted inside and floors are going down shortly. Was doing research on solid fuel stoves to operate heating. I had never heard of Senko until I read your posts and after alot of research I've purchased a Senko C35 Premium from Croatia using the link on one of these posts. It's arrived to Dublin port and is on the road down, hopefully I'll see it tomorrow. Very excited
    Thanks for setting the seed
    Feb 26th, The cooker has arrived, 1 week travel time. I used 'Eurofinder' to transport it as I found their online platform easiest to use. Cost me €390 .
    This cooker would have cost me €3000 in Ireland. Purchase direct from Croatia and transport ended up costing me €2000 so a nice saving.


  • #34
    mattduggy
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭mattduggy


    Hi all. After reading all of your comments I am sold on a senko also. I am wondering how you all fond them now after using them for some time.



  • #35
    jamesbil
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭jamesbil


    Hi, can someone tell me if the senko is multi fuel or just wood?



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