Looking for a good log burning stove

[thompsonbrown]

Hi guys,
Looking at buying a wood burning stove for my kitchen after christmas and would like to here from any recommendations you have.
Cheers Richard.

 

[joni os]

Good flue arrangement with appropriate termination should be primary consideration. Given an adequate draw all stoves will perform to a degree. At entry level sub £200 Chinese stoves purchased direct from importer are amazing value, many same stoves retail at £500+ through
"specialist" outlets and installers. Equally the second hand market offers quality stoves provided over fired and cracked castings are avoided.
Ease of use should be considered and a stove requiring regular refuelling with small logs may not be appropriate for kitchen.
Given space my choice would be Jotul 118. This burns a 600mm log from one end like a cigarette. Combustion control is excellent. Embers from previous night's burn will greet you in the morning, ensuring a easily rekindled and blazing fire for breakfast.

 

[townfanjon]

I have had a hunter stove for about 12 /14 years now , no problems at all apart from when the airwash system for keeping the glass clean is on full, the logs burn too quick.
If I was buying another I would be tempted to research other stoves as obviously stove technology has moved on , so I will watch this thread with interest

 

[gmartine]

It's nice to be able to burn coal too so I'd opt for a multi-fuel stove rather than just a wood burner unless you have an endless supply of logs. Important to correctly size the boiler too (as you would with rads) as you can have too large a burner that'll overheat the room.

Tbh stove technology hasn't moved on that much imo, there are a lot of claims about secondary burn efficiency but in the end it's only a box with a grate and a few vents. My stove is an Aarrow Acorn five and it's just as efficient as Aarrows' Defra approved Ecoburn version except it hasn't been sent off for approval and costs £200 less. If you're looking for multifuel and around 4-5kw I'd recommend it but they are fairly small and you'd have to cut the logs accordingly.

 

[thompsonbrown]

It's nice to be able to burn coal too so I'd opt for a multi-fuel stove rather than just a wood burner unless you have an endless supply of logs. Important to correctly size the boiler too (as you would with rads) as you can have too large a burner that'll overheat the room.

Tbh stove technology hasn't moved on that much imo, there are a lot of claims about secondary burn efficiency but in the end it's only a box with a grate and a few vents. My stove is an Aarrow Acorn five and it's just as efficient as Aarrows' Defra approved Ecoburn version except it hasn't been sent off for approval and costs £200 less. If you're looking for multifuel and around 4-5kw I'd recommend it but they are fairly small and you'd have to cut the logs accordingly.

your right, Multifuel seems to be where I'm heading. The one ive been looking at is the Broseley Serrano 5kw Defra Multifuel Stove With Log Store. Its mid range in price Defra approved but would love to here from anyone who has fitted this range. Im connecting upto my old twin wall selkirk which was used for my old glowworm hidaway. any other thoughts on other brands you would recommend will be gratefully appreciated.

 

[gmartine]

The Broseley looks good, an Ekol Clarity 5 high is of similar style/price point but it is steel bodied rather cast iron.

Ekol Clarity 5 High Wood Burning Stove - 5kW - DEFRA

I do like the more industrial modern look but it depends what's more important to you, a steel bodied stove will warm the room more rapidly whereas a stove with a cast iron body will take longer to get up to temp but continue to heat the room long after the fire has died down. Tbh I don't care for the later and steel and cast iron nowadays is generally good enough not to warp or crack whatever the choice.

 

[Norcs]

Also look at the Stanley range.
Available in 4 different enamel colours. The enamel option is expensive but looks good.

I have the Tara multi fuel boiler model enamelled black.

 

[thompsonbrown]

Also look at the Stanley range.
Available in 4 different enamel colours. The enamel option is expensive but looks good.

I have the Tara multi fuel boiler model enamelled black.

If its enameled and expensive I just know the miss's will pick your choice before mine.

 

[Norcs]

I'd also recommend a cast iron stove. I think they just look better with traditional castings that are made in a mould.

 

[walterwhite]

You'll have trouble getting it signed off if you do it youself. Particulary if you use the existing flue liner. That might not be an issue for you but your insurance might not be valid - if your property burns down through any means (ie. Not caused by the stove) I would put money on the insurance company not paying out...