Wood burning fires....whats your experience?

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 10:17

Hi, we are thinking of buying a wood burning fire for next winter and would love it if you could post any information about them before we buy. We live on the ground floor of a 2 floor apt. We know its possible to have one, but which one? Any recommendations, advice, good or bad will be gratefully received. Thanks in anticipation.











Barbara

fryingpan


Joined: 10/01/2012
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 10:50

if poss import one from uk, (ask for some space on a container)there is a new make of scandinavian wood burners just appeared on the market i believe,they operate at 90 % efficiency which is high,Ive been told if you stand on the chimney the exhaust heat is cold,must be good,bit more money but its in your property for life,google scandinavian wood burners

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 10:57

wood burners are brilliant............in Cyprus we had a Villager, and if possible import one for yoursleves. We are now back in Uk and have multifuel ones in both dining/kitchen and sitting room. The central heating hardly goes on- these are Parkray up to 80% efficent. Or save yourslef loads of money and get a local brown roung one. Our friends had one they last about 3 or 4 winters.

SteveB


Joined: 08/06/2010
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 11:05

We purchased a wood burner from Akinlar there shop is on Olivia Apts between the Bellapais traffic lights and Digi Turk office on the left hand side, we bought a Horse/Flame 8-10 kw, and its great, they came within a week and fitted it, that was about two years ago, no problems at all and the first time the flue needs cleaning out they clean it free of charge.

Hope this helps, if you need any further info just re-post.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 11:14

Akinlar has got to be first choice here, very professional attitude, good service from them. I must admit they are probably the best i have dealt with on the island regarding business matters.

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 12:56

If you don't have a chimney, then you will need a good flue pipe going up the outside. This could cause you grief with your neighbour above who may not appreciate the smell or smoke. I have seen people just poke a pipe through the outside of a wall, but that really is not good enough. To run a wood burning stove, or any fire for that matter requires a good draw. Without that you can end up with your home full of smoke and fumes. Research this part more thoroughly before you move onto buying your fire. Plenty of retailers will want to sell you a stove, but will gloss over any problems you may encounter. You will also need a good sized wood storage area outside, its amazing how much you get through.

I come out in a couple of weeks so if you would like to see ours you are welcome.

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brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 13:52

Hi

We have been thinking of buying one. We are in a villa and have been wondering as we don't have a chimney

is it possible to run the outlet pipe up through the bedroom and would this heat the bedroom as well or is this a daft idea!!

Brend

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 13:55

Many thanks for all your replies, they have given me a few things to think about and places to check out. As usual members are very generous with their help and advice. Thank you















Barbara

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 15:28

brend, mess 7 , no that is not a daft idea, in fact its a very good idea. Get as much heat out of the fuel you are burning as posiible.

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 16:06

If you put a wood burner inside a fireplace you will lose a lot of the heat. It is far better to have it freestanding as it radiates heat from all 4 sides and, as suggested, the flue will also radiate heat.

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 18:35

Thanks very much for confirmation will more than likely get one now!

Brend

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
25/02/2012 19:04

Do make sure you only use dry wood ie cut one year use it next year. If not you can cause your burner/flue to rust up.