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What Are the Advantages of Using a Twin Wall Flue Pipe?

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:54:20 +0100

Flue pipe is a pipe made of metal used to connect any appliance to flue in a chimney. Twin wall flue pipe is a stove flue pipe which is insulated and enables the user to flue their stoves safely through ceilings, walls or externally. The main features that make the twin wall flue pipe over the top are:-

They are available in a variety of different lengths and sizes to meet every requirement of the customer.

By using a twin wall insulated flue system, an existing chimney is no longer required to be fitted in the flue system and the stove can be easily installed almost anywhere you want. A twin wall flue pipe is usually a system of two layers stainless steel pipes having about 25mm of insulation tightly sandwiched between them.

Since the chimney is no longer needed while using a twin wall flue pipe, flues can be easily installed, maintained and manoeuvred through a wall or ceiling. If the area does not have an existing chimney, then this type of flue pipe is eminent for appliances using oil, wood or any other solid fuel.

All appliances having a twin wall flue pipe system are placed at the apex which is the topmost point of the roof. If not done so, there could be a down draft resulting in pushing the smoke back to the stove and all inside the room causing serious discomfort to the user.

What Makes HETAS Stove Installers Superior than Others?

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:53:24 +0100

The Heating Equipment Testing and Approval Scheme (HETAS) promotes safety and efficiency for the solid fuel, wood and biomass heating industry. HETAS regularly tests and inspects appliances, fuels and other associated equipment used in homes and businesses. The primary advantages of using HETAS stove installers are:-

• Cheaper and Safer: HETAS is a government approved competent scheme which self certifies its stove installers free of cost , otherwise the building control officer will do an inspection which may cost up to 300 euro’s per job.

• Product approval: As HETAS is a government approved scheme, it publishes a guide annually which provides a detailed list of associated equipment like chimneys, approved appliances with your HETAS stove installer.

• HETAS Registration: HETAS provides trained and registered installers which are also approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS) and certify that their work is in accordance with the building regulations. HETAS stove installers provide updates, advice and user handbooks with all their equipment.

• Customer Support: you can get your stove serviced every year by a registered HETAS stove installer. Clogged up stoves will have to work harder to burn fuel, thus wasting money.

• Approved HETAS retailers: HETAS authorised retailers advise customers on choice of equipment, fuel quality, carbon monoxide alarms, smoke control zones and chimney sweeping.

• Assured Quality fuel: the HETAS assured quality fuel scheme gives a recognised standard quality of biomass and fuel for efficient working of its appliances which provides consumers a sense of reliability and sustainability.

Various Reasons for Having a Chimney Flue Liner

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:52:22 +0100

The flue is the passageway through which the by-products of combustion are put away from the fire to the outside. The chimney flue liner is the material used to form the flue or flues within a chimney. There are a number of reasons why a chimney may need lining:-

• The flue is leaking smoke and fumes into other rooms or parts of the building.

• Condensates or tar are seeping through the chimney walls causing staining, either inside or outside the building (a common problem with wood burning stoves)

• The flue is much too large for the type of fire or appliance being used.

• The flue is too cold, particularly if on an outside wall, and is not drawing properly.

• If the chimney is old, but with the chimney liner fitted the wrong way up, tar and condensate leakage may occur.

• The old flue surface is eroded and rough, causing frictional resistance to the flow of the gasses resulting in poor up draught.

What are the various methods of chimney flue liner?

Several methods are available for inserting a chimney liner into an existing flue. A brief list of these is as follows:

• Rigid sections of clay or refractory liner installed by cutting into the flue wall or by lowering down from the top of the chimney.

• Insulating concrete pumped in around an inflatable former by a specialist contractor.

• Flexible metal liner in a continuous length lowered down the chimney.

• Spray on coating by specialist contractor.

• Ceramic coating by specialist contractor.

Hire a Stove Installer and Save Yourself from All the Hassles

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:50:55 +0100

Wood burning stoves are the best choice that one has when it comes to heating the houses. Seasoned wood is best suited for being used in stoves. One can easily get some very attractive stoves online with just the click of a button. They prove to be cheaper than the ones available in shops. Buying a stove is quite easy; the difficult part comes when it has to be installed. Most of the people try to deal with the stove installation themselves but they tend to damage it in their attempts. Here, an experienced stove installer comes into play.

Most of the people think that it is like a child’s play to get the chimney and the stove in place. There are certain factors which have to be considered and satisfied to get them working to their optimum level. Some of the important factors being the age of construction of the house and the state of the chimney present in that house.

One must get the services of the stove installers to get the chimney and stove in place. People who want their chimneys to last longer get it lined with a skin made of stainless steel. It ensures that your chimney lasts longer and the fuel burns in the stove quite efficiently. Sometimes a situation might arise in which the person wants a stove but his house lacks a chimney, the solution to this problem is to get a rigid flue pipe in place. In case you seek the services of a professional stove installer then he might recommend you to have a double walled flue pipe as it ensures longevity. The stove installers might also give you some important advice regarding the outlet of the rigid flue pipe.

Use Inset Wood Burning Stoves to Enjoy Greater Efficiency

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:46:09 +0100

When you get a new stove and are trying to select the space to install it where it functions well and can also prove to be eye catching. This work should be left in the hands of a professional who has been trained properly to do the job.

Some special care is required when it comes to the installation of the inset wood burning stoves. It requires an extra amount of insulation around it as it tends to get quite hot. Only the experienced technician will be able to determine the amount of insulation required by the stove.

In order to distribute the evolved heat around the house equally some additional outlets attached to the stove could be used. These things have to be considered before the installation of inset stoves is done.

To provide extra insulation fixing of stones might be required, which should be done using only basic mortar. Afterwards the surface should be smoothened with only fireproof plaster. Also if you want to get your inset stoves installed in new place where no fireplace is present, a lot of issues should be understood completely. When the installation work is started one must point out the placement as well as the opening positions of the flue so as to avoid any future problems arising due to wrong placements.

The most important consideration for inset wood burning stoves is to make sure that the material being used is non-combustible and resists fire. Space for air flow should also be left at the top and the bottom.

While selecting a new fire place a large number of decisions have to be made regarding the surface finish. It may range from natural stone to cast iron; the list goes on and on.

A Wide Range of Contemporary Stoves to Make Your Choice

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:47:05 +0100

A stove among all the items included in the fireplace has got a very important role to play. If one observes the stoves available in the market nowadays then it can be easily observed that most of them use wood as their fuel. The major benefit associated with the usage of contemporary stoves is the absence of smoke, thus reducing the pollution levels. Contemporary stoves have a relatively bigger stature in comparison to the stoves using multiple fuels as they have a spacious compartment for the combustion of fuels.

A larger compartment helps in improving the combustion of the fuels. Convection takes place inside the stove which helps in keeping the walls at a lower temperature. The contemporary wood burning stoves are very fashionable and work as an elegant piece of furniture.

Some of these appliances have features like a small chamber meant to keep plates. Some may even have the designated space for keeping the coffee and food to keep them warm. Many stoves have a glass door at the front to make them ornamental in appearance. Such stoves can also be used for carrying out some light cooking work too.

Contemporary wood burning stoves have gained a lot of popularity in the market. Many people have dumped their multi fuel stoves for purchasing the latest contemporary ones available in the market. Before buying these appliances make sure that they meet the necessary emission and quality standards of your region.

These modern stoves are eco-friendly and have a striking resemblance with the contemporary stoves. However the fuel used in them is quite clean in comparison to wood. One can also buy these stoves from the internet as it proves to be cheaper and also assures a better quality.

Wood Burning Stove Remaining a Popular Option Even Today

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:27:48 +0100

The pellets used in the stove are quite clean and leave a lesser amount of residue on burning and can be used to heat the entire house. When sitting in a particular room the thermostat can be turned off and the room could be heated up by using the wood burning stove. People who do not have thermostats for their homes can easily solve the purpose by using wood burning stoves. It might raise the temperature to a certain maximum level but it would indeed keep you cozy. The amount saved due to the usage of the stove depends completely on the type of fuel being used in it. The only problem with the usage of this stove is that the fuel burnt in the stove leaves a certain residue which can cause problems to people with respiratory diseases.

There is some difference between woods and pellets which need to be understood by those thinking of using the wood burning stove in their house.

The pellets are not easily available in the market hence cord wood is used as a replacement. The pellets used are of two types the cheaper ones which produce more ash and the premium ones they give a relatively cleaner flame.

The modern wood burning stoves are quite efficient if compared with the older ones. Some parts of the country prohibit the usage of solid fuel on environmental grounds. It requires a lot of work to use wood as a fuel.

Multi Fuel Stoves Providing Maximum Warmth and Versatility

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:28:29 +0100

A multi fuel stove which uses more than one fuel is an upcoming trend gaining huge popularity. The chief reason of wood being used is the sudden increase in the prices of electricity, gas and other usable forms of fuels.

Such stoves are not only being used for cooking, but are being used chiefly for heating up the houses in winters. All you need to do is to turn down the thermostat and light the stove. Multi fuel stoves actually use wood as their major fuel hence is commonly called as wood burning stoves.

These stoves are quite easy to operate, but to use them efficiently the following tips might come in handy:

People mostly use multi fuel stoves for heating up their houses. In case they are placed in the fireplace, it then just heats only the room with the fireplace. But if you require the complete house to be heated then you must go for a fireplace insert.

The size of the stove indicates the quantity of wood that will be burnt at a given point of time. If the walls of your house are not good at insulation then a lot of wood has to be burned to keep the house warm and maintain its temperature.

There are many fuels which could be used in a multi fuel stove, the best ones being coal and wood. Coal is preferred as it has got a higher amount of carbon and hence gives more heat.

In case you are interested in using wood, then you need to make sure that it has been dried completely as it burns better.

Multi Fuel Stoves Offer a High level of Versatility Today

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:27:33 +0100

A stove which uses multiple fuels is an upcoming trend which is fast gaining popularity. The chief reason of wood being used is the sudden increase in the prices of electricity, gas and other usable forms of fuels.

Such stoves are not only being used for cooking, but are being used chiefly for heating up the houses in winters. All you need to do is to turn down the thermostat and light the stove. Multi fuel stoves actually use wood as their major fuel hence is commonly called as wood burning stoves.

How to use the stoves effectively?

These stoves are quite easy to operate, but to use them efficiently the following tips might come in handy:

Using the fireplace insert

People mostly use multi fuel stoves for heating up their houses. In case they are placed in the fireplace, it then just heats only the room with the fireplace. But if you require the complete house to be heated then you must go for a fireplace insert.

The size of your stove

There are many fuels which could be used in a multi fuel stove, the best ones being coal and wood. Coal is preferred as it has got a higher amount of carbon and hence gives more heat.

In case you are interested in using wood, then you need to make sure that it has been dried completely as it burns better.

Some special care is required when it comes to the installation of the multi fuel stove. It requires an extra amount of insulation around it as it tends to get quite hot. Only the experienced technician will be able to determine the amount of insulation required by the stove.

To provide extra insulation fixing of stones might be required, which should be done using only basic mortar. Afterwards the surface should be smoothened with only fireproof plaster. Also if you want to get your multi fuel stove installed in new place where no fireplace is present, a lot of issues should be understood completely. When the installation work is started one must point out the placement as well as the opening positions of the flue so as to avoid any future problems arising due to wrong placements.

Wood Burning Stove Keeping You Warm This Winter

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:24:14 +0100

Most of the people nowadays prefer to have a free standing stove in their house. They are quite safe and also consume lesser amount of fuel. They are gaining more popularity because of the increasing costs of electricity. The pellets used in the stove are quite clean and leave a lesser amount of residue on burning and can be used to heat the entire house. When sitting in a particular room the thermostat can be turned off and the room could be heated up by using the wood burning stove.

People who do not have thermostats for their homes can easily solve the purpose by using wood burning stove. It might raise the temperature to a certain maximum level but it would indeed keep you cozy. The amount saved due to the usage of the stove depends completely on the type of fuel being used in it. The only problem with the usage of this stove is that the fuel burnt in the stove leaves a certain residue which can cause problems to people with respiratory diseases.

There is some difference between woods and pellets which need to be understood by those thinking of using the wood burning stove in their house. The pellets are not easily available in the market hence cord wood is used as a replacement. The pellets used are of two types the cheaper ones which produce more ash and the premium ones they give a relatively cleaner flame.

The modern wood burning stoves are quite efficient if compared with the older ones. Some parts of the country prohibit the usage of solid fuel on environmental grounds. It requires a lot of work to use wood as a fuel. A larger compartment helps in improving the combustion of the fuels. Convection takes place inside the stove which helps in keeping the walls at a lower temperature. The contemporary wood burning stoves are very fashionable and work as an elegant piece of furniture.

The present-day wood burning stoves have gained a lot of popularity in the market. Many people have dumped their multi fuel stoves for purchasing the latest contemporary ones available in the market. Before buying these appliances make sure that they meet the necessary emission and quality standards of your region.

These modern stoves are eco-friendly and have a striking resemblance with the current wood burning stoves. However the fuel used in them is quite clean in comparison to wood. One can also buy these stoves from the internet as it proves to be cheaper and also assures a better quality.