Woodburner problems

[New Forest DEAN]

I have another clearview stove owner who changed to 15" logs, and he seems to think it made a difference.

Likewise with coal / anthracite - I've been advised to place it around the outside, not pile it in the middle, when mixing with wood.

 

I've had a few engineer's look at the installation and they all say that the 650 is undersized for the job, although one went so far as to calculate for whole house heating / hot water load etc and say that the 650 should be OK most of the time, except for really cold spells, but it is still at the top end of its abilities, thus fuel quality will be important.

 

They all say that some form of load unit / valves should have been installed to control effective flow to the thermal store tank. And the pipes are too horizontal.

 

So, not the best installation from the local 'professionals'.

 

Cheers all - DEAN.

[Woodworks]

Hi Dean

 

Sorry that the installation sounds less than ideal. Could improve your house insulation to make it easier for the stove to cope.