My take on a patio heater

[wisewood]

Rescued this old Victorian bedroom fireplace from a skip and thought it would make a great garden feature/heater.

Tried it today and I definitely need to create some draw:001_rolleyes:

What do you think I need in regards to flue pipe? I was thinking of it coming out the top to say 2m. Do these come up much as used/scrap?

Cheers,

Si

Edited April 26, 2013 by wisewood

[Alycidon]

You will need at least 4.5m I think. It might work on less but usually thats what you need for a stove, an open fire putting more heat into a chimney might work a bit shorter.

 

A

[Ian Leach]

I think 2m will be fine , you see all these outdoor chimaners (sp) which are short and they work fine.

 

 

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[Farmerdowling]

Like your style!

[wisewood]

You will need at least 4.5m I think. It might work on less but usually thats what you need for a stove, an open fire putting more heat into a chimney might work a bit shorter.

 

A

 

Cheers Al,

I think the neighbours might have issues with a 4.5 m flue in the garden:laugh1:

Just out of interest does the pipe diameter make much difference in pull, ie would a shorter flue work best if 6 or 7 " diam or 4 or 5"?

 

I think 2m will be fine , you see all these outdoor chimaners (sp) which are short and they work fine.

 

 

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Hi Ian, good point mate, at the very least it will improve what 's there

ATM.

 

Like your style!

 

Ditto mate, looks well toasty:biggrin:

[niftysteve]

8 inch is ideal for an open fire

[Bearded Munch]

Can't beat a 45 gallon drum.

[DM TREES]

Can't beat a 45 gallon drum.

 

Washing machine drum beats a 45

[Bearded Munch]

Washing machine drum beats a 45

 

Never tried one I shall believe you.

[Farmerdowling]

Washing machine drum beats a 45

 

It REALLY does!