Solid Fuel Stoves and Central Heating
We used to have a regular (small) open fire in our house, and started investigating the options for making more of the wood we burn.We looked at solid fuel stoves, the suppliers and installers, and the possibilities for diverting heat to our central heating system.
Having powered a small cast iron stove for a few years now, we can definitely recommend one - as long as you are prepared for up-front costs, regular maintenance and humping dirty fuel indoors!
Starting point: The Solid Fuel Association with a small list of solid fuel manufacturer/suppliers.
HETAS is the official body recognised by government to Approve solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels and services.
Stoves are covered by Building Regulations, Document J
Fire Gloves
[06 Dec 2010]
Are you looking for mittens suitable for quickly slipping on when you're attending to the open fire or woodburning stove? If so, you're best ...
Fireplace Installer in Thetford
[07 Sep 2010]Company: The Fireplace & Plaster Centre Telephone:01842 766999 Address: Unit 2 Station Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 1ND About ...
What we Burn in our Stove
[09 Aug 2010]Here are some suggestions of what people burn in their stove. Take a look, and if you have something else to suggest, complete the mini-survey ...
Irons in the Fire
[14 Jun 2010]Here is a message from Anna, a satisfied customer of Irons In The Fire in Fakenham: Just to let you know that I have had a hell of a job finding ...
Delivery of Logs
[27 Feb 2010]
From a different local supplier, from M.J. Tree Supplies. Trailer-load, equating to 24 barrow loads, for £120. Sizes varied enormously, with ...
New Chainsaw - Bosch AKE 35S
[02 Apr 2010]I've just bought this chainsaw - Bosch AKE 35S - from North Walsham Garden Centre, which cost me £88 after a 10% discount. It has a two ...
Wood delivery from Richardsons
[30 Jan 2009]Richardsons Timber Mill on Mill Rd, Edingthorpe: delivered 18 barrow-loads of logs (mixed), well-chopped, for £85. Soaking wet due to ...
Bad Installation Made Good
[11 Jan 2009]
A bad installation by a Norfolk stove company was made apparent to us when we asked a chimney sweep to clean the chimney. The installer cam ...
The Register Plate
[07 Jan 2009]The register plate is a sheet placed horizontally above a stove. The stove's flue pipe runs through it, and it is sealed all round the edges ...
My Axe Is Broke
[03 Jan 2009]
My new axe was a Christmas present, and I've swung it no more than fifty times. Upon bashing it, the head stayed in the log as I pulled the ...
Stove Accessories: Cleaner and Thermometer
[19 Dec 2008]Looking for a stove thermometer and flue cleaning powder. Couple of sites here: Stove Centre Chimney cleaner (Reduces tar build up, 750g ...
Chainsaws - Cutting Edge
[05 Apr 2008]Lidl's (a discount supermarket) recently had in a batch of electric chainsaws, £45 each plus £10 for a spare chain. I went halves ...
Logs Ready To Burn
[02 Feb 2008]
Here is a record of logs we buy, seasoned logs ready to burn: From North Walsham (01692 403512), 2 Feb 2008. £70 for 'almost a tonne ...
Our New Stove
[22 Sep 2007]
We now have a small stove in our front room. Originally there was a tiny open fireplace (with an opening barely more than 300mm across). Chopping ...
Stove Installation by Solid Fuel Heating Services (N. Walsham)
[04 Apr 2007]
A couple of models here: Fireview Slender 6kW 17" logs, £534, 505mm W x 605mm H x 302mm D, 5kW Vermont Aspen II £625, 375mm ...
