Log Burner/Multi fuel Stove

Hanoverian

I'm looking to find a stove to fit into an existing fireplace, that has previously had a stove in it, I believe the chimney has already been lined as it has been blocked off and there is an existing metal flue protruding.

The fireplace is in an open plan lounge/dining room of a cottage with the staircase running along one wall, I have gas central heating fitted already, but want something to provide an attractive focus for the room. I also have ready access to logs/timber so that's no problem.

From the research I've done so far suggests that I would be looking at around 6-10Kw/hr, does anyone have any positive recomendations or avoids. I've looked on ebay & Amazon, does anyone have any experience of a companies called "Country Kiln" or "Saltfire" ?

Hv

hethmar

It may well be that you will not be able to use the old lining, so make sure you include relining in your budget.

A._Badger

Please don't be too swayed by cheap stoves on eBay. Many of them are of Chinese and Indian manufacture (not in itself a problem, but it can be if they aren't made to proper Western standards and are not supported by a reliable distributor) and the longterm supply of spares must be open to question in many cases.

There are plenty of good quality stoves at all sorts of prices from major manufacturers on the market and quite a few online resellers. I haven't bought from them, personally, but www.stovesonline.co.uk seem to talk sense and sell a wide range of reputable brands. They're a starting point, at least.

Kev-Bol

sounds like you should have an installer/chimney sweep look at the chimney before you proceed with the purchase... liner could add to the price, as I'm finding out.