Wood burning stove
 

We are thinking of putting a wood burning stove in our living room and I
was wondering if anyone here was au-fait with the flue systems we could
use.

As I understand it we can't use a balanced-flue with a solid fuel stove.

The wall it would go on is an external wall (gable-end actually) and so
there should be no problem putting a flue on the outside wall, however
we don't really fancy a bright aluminium coloured flue. I assume they
can be painted or maybe they can be bought already painted black.

Is it a reasonable DIY job, I would need to hire some sort of hole
cutter but other than that I guess it would not need any specialised
tools.

What height does the flue need to go to? Also can these stoves sit on a
wooden floor?

Any helpful hints, useful links etc. would be gratefully received.

Cheers

Martin
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Martin Carroll

Wood burning stove
 

On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 11:41:32 +0100, Martin Carroll
wrote:

We are thinking of putting a wood burning stove in our living room and I
was wondering if anyone here was au-fait with the flue systems we could
use.

As I understand it we can't use a balanced-flue with a solid fuel stove.

The wall it would go on is an external wall (gable-end actually) and so
there should be no problem putting a flue on the outside wall, however
we don't really fancy a bright aluminium coloured flue. I assume they
can be painted or maybe they can be bought already painted black.

Is it a reasonable DIY job, I would need to hire some sort of hole
cutter but other than that I guess it would not need any specialised
tools.

What height does the flue need to go to? Also can these stoves sit on a
wooden floor?

Generally above the highest point of the house by a margin otherwise
problems with downdrafts.

I believe building regulations requires a fireproof base for the fire.

If the output of the stove excedes 5KW then you also need an air
brick/ventilation.

I believe technically you require a building notice!


Any helpful hints, useful links etc. would be gratefully received.

These are my saved links from putting in a stove 2 years ago (existing
fireplace and chimney so I used a liner).

Chimneys

http://www.nonfumo.co.uk/
http://www.hotline-chimneys.co.uk/frames/indexf.htm
http://www.isokern.co.uk/

Stoves
http://www.aarrowfires.com/
http://www.focusstoves.co.uk/
http://www.stoveland.co.uk/
http://www.woodstoveshop.co.uk/
http://www.morsostoves.co.uk/
http://www.theheatstore.co.uk/home.asp
http://www.tavistockgas.co.uk/woodburners.htm

Cheers

Martin

Lawrence

usenet at lklyne dt co dt uk

Wood burning stove
 

Martin Carroll wrote:

We are thinking of putting a wood burning stove in our living room and I
was wondering if anyone here was au-fait with the flue systems we could
use.

As I understand it we can't use a balanced-flue with a solid fuel stove.


Not IIRC without a forced draught, no.



The wall it would go on is an external wall (gable-end actually) and so
there should be no problem putting a flue on the outside wall, however
we don't really fancy a bright aluminium coloured flue. I assume they
can be painted or maybe they can be bought already painted black.



For wood its likley to be a double insulated stainless steel and very
expensive flue.


Is it a reasonable DIY job, I would need to hire some sort of hole
cutter but other than that I guess it would not need any specialised
tools.


No. Its not hard at all, BUT IIRC you can;rt exit horizintally, must be
at leats at 45 degrees.



What height does the flue need to go to? Also can these stoves sit on a
wooden floor?


Higher than teh house, and no, they can't. Must sit on hearth of
incombustibel stuff extending regulatonn distance beyond fire.


Any helpful hints, useful links etc. would be gratefully received.


Building regs.



Cheers

Martin

Wood burning stove
 

"Lawrence" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 11:41:32 +0100, Martin Carroll
wrote:

If the output of the stove excedes 5KW then you also need an air
brick/ventilation.

For a gas stove it's an input of 7KW

Wood burning stove
 

The Natural Philosopher wrote:

No. Its not hard at all, BUT IIRC you can;rt exit horizintally, must be
at leats at 45 degrees.

That's right - 45 degrees - which is a real pain if it's a 2'
wall :-(

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Grunff