Multi Fuel Stoves With Back Boiler
A multi-fuel stove that has back boiler can be used to heat your home and provide hot water. They have 2 water ports (1x return & 1x flow) that are 1 inch BSP sized and can be connected with standard compression fittings.
Features
Multi fuel stoves can be combined with back boilers to burn a variety of materials, other than logs. This provides you with more options for heat sources and helps you reduce the carbon footprint. This is because multi fuel stoves are designed to accept a larger range of materials, and they will burn them more productively than wood burning stoves. Multi fuel stoves that include back boilers are able to burn smokeless coal, turf or peat briquettes in addition to traditional logs. These devices can either be equipped with a raised grates with moving bars, or with central riddling grates and asphan. Both of these will let the stove de-ash frequently. Ash will be stored in an asphan beneath the combustion area to make it safe and convenient removal.
Boiler stoves can produce up to 21kw of heat (14kw to heat water and 7kw for heating space) depending on their model. They can be connected to an accumulator of hot water or conventional boiler systems and/or work in conjunction with solar panel systems if needed. The boiler is housed within the stove and is usually on the side or back of the firebox. It is constructed of steel that is rolled thickly and is not a fragile cast iron.
It is also less susceptible to rust because it is able to stand up to higher temperatures than cast iron stoves. The boiler is available with the stove pre-installed or as an add-on to the stove, and there typically two (sometimes four) pipes that extend from the rear of the stove for connecting to plumbing pipes.
These pipes can be connected to a hot-water cylinder, or directly to the radiator circuit of your home. Pumps are activated when the temperature of the tank's water is at a certain level. This will ensure that your radiators get heated before hot water is used for cooking and bathing. It also helps to keep bills down and prevent freezing in winter.
Benefits
The inclusion of a back boiler to multi fuel stoves provides additional benefits when heating your home. In addition to the heat it produces from burning wood or other kinds of solid fuels, a multi fuel stove with a back boiler is also able to heat your hot water system. This means you will reduce the amount of electricity, gas or oil you consume in your home as well as reduce carbon emissions.
The heat produced by a multi fuel stove that has a back boiler is used to pre-heat the incoming cold water that feeds into it through the bottom. The hot water is then used to heat your home and may even be used to heat hot water faucets for domestic use and bathing, too.
If installed correctly, a boiler stove can be used to supply hot water to a small or larger central heating system or thermal store, resulting in more energy efficiency and lower energy bills in your home. It can be used in conjunction with solar panels or underfloor heating to further reduce energy costs and carbon footprint.
A multi fuel stove with back boiler can be used to run a small, basic central heating system using wood, or to connect to an accumulator tank for hot water, making it a very flexible and cost effective way of heating your home. You can mix a log boiler with a back boiler to complement an existing gas central heating system in order to save money on the installation and operating expenses.
Stoves that are eco-friendly can use up to six times less fuel than older models and can assist you in saving on your fuel bills and cut down on your environmental impact. A range of different models are available, including stoves that are able to provide hot water to those that are capable of heating up to 22 radiators, and providing you with all your household hot water needs as well.
Most multi fuel stoves equipped with back boilers have an easy bolt-in mechanism that has two pipes that protrude from the back of the stove and ready to connect to the plumbing pipework. Other models are equipped with a 'water jacket' which means that the body of the stove is a cavity that can be filled with water, and is usually with a pump that circulates the hot water.
Installation
The Ruben is an exquisite stove that features an enormous glass window of ceramic with silver door handles/controls, and an integrated back boiler to provide central heating and hot water (upto 7kw for water heating and 8kw for room heating). It has two water ports at the rear of the stove (1x flow and 1x return) which are sized at 1.0 inch BSP (male 1 inch). "''). It can be used on either vented or unvented systems.
A multi-fuel stove with back boilers can be attached to central heating systems by with a simple non return valve or to a thermal storage tank with an overheat valve. A thermal storage tank is a water tank that is insulated and acts as a neutralizer for the heat produced by the stove. It holds the heat until it is required.
You will need to check that your local authority permits the installation of a wood-burning stove that has back boiler, and that insurance companies are pleased with the installation. You will also need to check that your existing plumbing system is capable of handling the additional power that's being generated. Usually you will need to have it re-plumbed in order to make this possible.
If your installer has experience with this kind of work, they will be able to guide you on what is needed. Beware of sanitary plumbers who claim to be solid-fuel heating engineers. They may not understand the basic principles behind this kind of system. We at Stovesellers have been called upon on numerous occasions to rectify the mess created by other tradesmen. We can only urge you to choose an engineer who understands what they are doing.
It is crucial to be aware that you will need larger capacity cylinders for a multifuel stove which has a back boiler and the heat output from the stove should be carefully matched to the property so that you do not run out of water and spending money. This can be done by dividing the total cubic meter of the room (length x width x height) by 14 and choosing the right model based on this information.
Maintenance
A multi fuel stove that has a back boiler is a heating appliance that can heat both hot water and radiators within your home. These types of stoves are ideal for those who live in smaller properties or need to reduce their carbon footprint by not being as reliant on central heating systems that use gas.
The back boiler of these types of stoves is a large loop of pipe which connects the hot water tank as well as the radiators in your home. The thermostat in your home will monitor the temperature in this loop. When it reaches the desired level the pump will automatically turn on. This ensures that the heating system in your property is regulated and prioritised.
A multi-fuel stove that has back boilers lets you to burn wood and coal. This provides you with greater flexibility with regards to your heating source. It is crucial to keep in mind that the boiler will not provide energy for free and you will have to include enough logs to meet your needs.
If you are installing a multi fuel stove with back boiler, it is vital to adhere to the safety guidelines for your country and region. This includes the distance and location of your stove with respect to combustible surfaces. These guidelines can be found in the manual of your stove or by referring to local codes.
A common mistake people make when installing a multi-fuel stove with back boiler is that they do not prepare the hearth for it. This can lead to a variety of problems later on and it is vital to follow the correct procedure.
Installing your multi-fuel stove with an back boiler installed by an HETAS or registered heating engineer is the best way to make sure that it is installed correctly. They will be able to check that the stove is compatible with your existing system and ensure that it meets all UK safety regulations.