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Yeah, you're dead right, thats one thing I did notice. With that in mind using the oven is more of a novelty/curiosity as opposed to necessity so I'll give it a whirl and see what happens. Thanks

Hi again, As a rough and ready test I tried it tonight with a small aping stove of about 1.8kw and in theory it works. I thi k with a 9kw as per previous post and when its not starting at 3 degrees 🥶, it could work well. After aprox 5 minutes uses was upto about 110 degrees C. Thanks

Thanks all, for the input. I think the flu option is definitely out due to the advice on the building regs. The door pics from 'agg 221' give me an idea of how the door would look whilst I keep searching. I think I will see how well it warms with a gas burner and if it is successful will order a higher output burner like the link posted by 'Stere' Much appreciated

I dont see why not, our log burner is quite large at 7kw and happily heats the entire upstairs of our house with vaulted ceilings. Also cheaper than and flu Install. Thanks

Hmm, interesting, do you have a picture? My temporary door is just a guess at what it would have looked like.

Like you say the cooking is done by the residual heat. Do you think a portable camping type stove would produce enough heat output. This way there are no alterations at all! If it works, whilst not the same as a 'real' fire is a great idea!! Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I thinks its clear that this isn't going to be possible without a major challenge. Its a shame, as its in great condition and would be lovely to utiluse occasionally during the summer. Thanks anyway.

Hi all, I'm not really sure where to post this question so the General forum seems logical. I live in a house that has a bread oven in great internal condition in a sumner room attached to the house in the garden. It was missing its original door and I am yet to find one of the right size and period to fit, so in the meantime until I find one I have made a mild steel alternative. Anyway, the oven is now complete all bar access to o chimney! Origionally the oven would have been brought upto temperature with the door open and the smoke/fumes would have been drawn out through the front of the oven and back through the gap above it into to the chimney stack. This is not longer possible as the chimney is blockef halfway up with a flu liner serving a wood burning stove in an upstairs room of the house so I need an alternative. I reckon I could exit the top of the oven if I fit a flu to the outside but here lies the question ... How short could the flu be and still be efficient? I don't want something that's 20ft tall and sticking straight up I the air and so was wondering if a short 4" flu would work as per the line on the picture. Any suggestions would be welcomed as I'd love to get it lit and running. Thanks

I'll take another look next time I'm passing and search for any buds. Thanks all for input, much appreciated.

Oh ok, thanks for the info. There was me thinking it was something exotic 🤣

Hi all, just a quick one looking for help to identify a tree I spotted in woodland whilst walking the dog yesterday. I've never seen bark like it and without leaves or flowers I can't identify using my woodland app. Its quite unique so I guess you guys/gals can help me out? Thanks Damien

Thanks all. I think we got there. ( you got there!) Leaves on it today that match a stock pic on Google of a Hazel. Much appreciated. I will test you all again soon!

Found this growing off a fallen piece of the same tree if it helps with the identification?

Bloody predictive text!!😂😂

Thanks folks, as previous a good response. Interesting there are so many different species put forward. The spalding is quite interesting also. Thanks again.