Log burning stove

[southcoastboile]

I can't believe they don't supply the correct flue with the appliance. Seems like an accident waiting to happen.

 

[joni os]

As above. Proper install needed. Danger is when people close down air to achieve overnight burn. Leaks on flue, that would normally draw in air, and incomplete combustion create a danger.

 

[Ermintrude]

It's not the suppliers fault it's the incompetent bafoon installing it.

 

[joni os]

Should also add that in the absence of existing chimney the termination of flue above roof level needs special consideration, both for stability and to avoid downdraft.

 

[Ermintrude]

Why would u not use a balanced flue from old gas boiler? My mate says it's fine

 

[joni os]

wouldn't fit flue collar

 

[Nostrum]

I can't believe they don't supply the correct flue with the appliance. Seems like an accident waiting to happen.

You're not installing a flue, you're installing a chimney system. There are many variables to consider, size, route termination which could effect it's specification. Unlike a gas boiler, it's not a one size fits all approach.

The flue/chimney supplier can specify it based on your information, but if I'm honest (and without being disrespectful) it sounds as if you may be better passing the job to someone with a bit more knowledge, or doing some training prior to installing.

 

[Gray0689]

Try spec flue they will sec it correctly for what you want
As nostrum says it's a chimney system now as you taking it to termination

 

[southcoastboile]

Yeah Even though it should be a fairly simple job I think I will get a qualified fitter in. Not worth the risk from the sound of it

 

[joni os]

As you are gas safe the HETAS installer course should be easy for you. Problem is unless you
pay annual fee you still cannot sign off work. For low number of installs fee may be uneconomical.( Bit like Part P)