Firewarm 4 stove

P-J-D_2

Has anybody any comments on the Firewarm 4 stove?

Since it's on legs, I guess it's fitted with a " register plate ", rather than being packed in and sealed all around (as some seem to be) ?

muckybutt

P-J-D wrote: »

Since it's on legs, I guess it's fitted with a " register plate ", rather than being packed in and sealed all around (as some seem to be) ?

Not sure what you mean there pjd ?

Register plates are fitted above the stove to "block" the chimney opening off, the flue pipe then goes through the register plate and into the chimney or onto a liner.

You do realise you also need to comply with building regs when fitting a stove your self or getting a fitter to fit it for you ?, its not just a matter of plonking a stove into a fireplace and away you go.

w50nky

You are correct, this is a free standing stove, fitted with register plate (unless you use twin walled section flue of course).
The other style you refer to is an inset stove.
I have no experience of this stove but having googled reviews for it there are a few people who have left reviews which may help you.
Somebody will no doubt be along soon who has experience with this brand.

P-J-D_2

Sorry, turns out it's the Firewarm 4 insert version I need info on..
I'm renting a place and not got much say as to what goes in.
Firewarm 4 and Green 5 inserts have been suggested.
There is a Stockton too but that would be late Feb what's the point.

I did find a few sparse comments on Firewarm w50nky but nothing conclusive. Coming up dry on the Green brand also. Mainly wanting to avert any possibility of a stove installation that doesn't burn right, stoves that are problematic or poor build quality..

Insert installations seem more prone to error than other types. It's making me wonder if that dinky Firewarm 4 freestanding thingy isn't more of a safe bet than their own insert?? Also, that would surely not require any messing around with brickwork?? The HETAS guy says he need to take a few bricks out the fire surround for access to connect the liner to the rear of the insert. I'm going to phone the MFR tomorrow as I'd have thought they would have designed their stove so you can connect the liner post-fitting via the door.

I'm so confused....

P-J-D_2

muckybutt wrote: »

You do realise you also need to comply with building regs when fitting a stove your self or getting a fitter to fit it for you ?, its not just a matter of plonking a stove into a fireplace and away you go.

It would be done by HETAS engineer who fits and provides a certificate of Compliance

P-J-D_2

The Firewarm looks pretty cool..

w50nky

P-J-D wrote: »

Insert installations seem more prone to error than other types. It's making me wonder if that dinky Firewarm 4 freestanding thingy isn't more of a safe bet than their own insert?? Also, that would surely not require any messing around with brickwork?? The HETAS guy says he need to take a few bricks out the fire surround for access to connect the liner to the rear of the insert. I'm going to phone the MFR tomorrow as I'd have thought they would have designed their stove so you can connect the liner post-fitting via the door.

I'm so confused....

You do have easier access to a free standing stove as you have the connection to the stove unhindered.
With the inset you usually have to have access to the top via an opening in the brickwork as stated to connect the liner etc.
Doing it from the inside the stove, if not designed specifically to be fitted this way, would be akin to fitting your car exhaust manifold from inside the combustion cylinders!

Good luck whichever stove you decide on.