MSE virgin looking for advice on Woodburning Stoves

sallypoo

Hi all,


Please go gentle... this is my first ever post on here and I realise that I am way out of my depth on my chosen subject!


DH and I have decided to replace our decrepid gas fire with a stove. The room is inadequately heated, and the house is generally poorly insulated (another project). The flue was built for a open fire originally but the builder stuck in a gas fire.... Whole street is the same, and several neighbours have already gone over to stoves.


We've done our calcs and we need about a 5kw output. We have a fairly modern house (Late 80s) but the insulation is shocking! Big lounge too....


So we want something fairly modern looking but that will last. Now this is where it gets tricky isn't it. There is so much choice, and I'm getting the 'feeling' that there are a lot of spurs and texan hats about.... Where to start? We clearly want more than one quote, but I don't know where to look for knowledge before proceeding on getting a second quote.


First quote seemed reasonable a lot I think?? £1500 for installation + hearth + stove + £550 for building work... but was light on the detail... no mention of what flu system was being quoted for only that it had a 10 year guarantee.... also not much detail on what actual structural work was needed and more imporantantly who (qualified) would be carrying it out....


So I want a second quote, but so many places only sell certain makes and we've fallen for a Rais Q-tee, Morso or DG Ivar & I've just stumbled on the Heta Inspire....


Where should I read up to know exactly what I need to ask for ie spec of flue etc?


I've read some excellent info on here... about flue linings etc and so want to make sure I get this decision right!


Any pointers very gratefully received.


Many thanks

System

Lots of information here:

http://www.hetas.co.uk/

Look at the consumer section. The bottom line is that your chosen installer has to be 'qualified' to self certify or the installation has to be inspected by a Buildings Inspector. Do not forget that carbon monoxide detectors are now mandatory.

macman

You'd do better reposting this on the LPG, Oil and Solid Fuel Board.

sallypoo

Thanks guys will repost in the right place :-)