Multi Fuel Stoves With Back Boiler

A multi-fuel stove equipped with a back boiler is used to heat your home and provide hot water. They come with two water ports (1x return & 1x flow) that are 1 inch BSP size and connect using standard compression fittings.

Features

Multi fuel stoves can be used with a back boiler to use a variety of materials apart from logs. This provides you with a greater choice of heat sources and helps you reduce your carbon footprint. This is possible because multi fuel stoves have been made to work with a greater variety of substances and use them more efficiently than wood-burning stoves. Multi fuel stoves that have a back boiler can burn smokeless coal, turf or peat briquettes as well as standard logs. These stoves can be fitted with raised grates with moving bars, or with a central riddling grates and asphan. Both of these will allow the device de-ash regularly. The ash will be contained within an asphan under the area of combustion to allow for easy and safe removal.

Boiler stoves can generate up to 21kw of heat (14kw to heat water and 7kw for heating space) dependent on the model. They can be connected to a hot accumulator or a conventional boiler system and/or in conjunction with solar panel systems when required. The boiler is housed within the stove and is typically in the back or side of the firebox. It is constructed of a thick, rolled steel, not fragile cast iron.

It is also less susceptible to corrosion because it can endure higher temperatures than cast iron stoves. The boiler is available pre-fitted to the stove or as an add-on on. There typically two (sometimes four) pipes that protrude from the back of the stove for connecting to plumbing pipes.

These pipes can be attached to a hot-water cylinder or directly to the radiator circuit inside your home. Pumps will turn on when the temperature of the tank's water reaches certain levels. This will ensure that your radiators are heated before hot water is used for bathing and cooking. It can also help to reduce your bills and help prevent freezing during winter.

Benefits

The addition of a back boiler to a multi fuel stove offers additional benefits to heating your home. In addition to the heat it generates from burning wood or other kinds of solid fuels, a multi fuel stove that has a back boiler can also heat your hot water system. In the end, you can cut down on the amount of electricity, gas or oil you make use of in your home and reduce carbon emissions.

The heat generated by the multi-fuel stove with the back boiler is used to preheat the cold water which enters through the bottom. The hot water is then used to heat your home and can even be used to heat domestic hot water taps and bathing too.

When properly installed, a boiler stove can be used to provide hot water for a small or larger central heating system or thermal store, resulting in greater energy efficiency and lower energy bills within your home. It can be paired with solar panels or underfloor heating to reduce the cost of energy and carbon footprint.

A multi-fuel stove that has back boiler is used to run a small, basic central heating system using wood, or to connect to a hot accumulator tank, making it a remarkably flexible and cost effective way to heat your home. You can mix a log boiler with a back boiler and an existing gas central heating system to save money both in terms of installation and operating costs.

Eco Design 2022 compliant stoves consume up to six times less fuel than older models, reducing your energy consumption and environmental impact. A range of different models are available for stoves that can only provide hot water to those that are capable of heating up to 22 radiators, and offering all of your hot water needs too.

Most multi-fuel stoves with back boilers come with an easy bolt-in system. Two pipes are protruding from the back of the stove and are ready to be connected to plumbing pipework. Other styles have a 'water-jacket which means that the body of the stove has a cavity which can be filled with hot water and often with an electric pump.

Installation

The Ruben is a stunning stove with a huge ceramic window, silver door handles/controls, and an integrated back-boiler for central heat and hot water (up to 7kw for water heating and 8kw room heating). The Ruben comes with two water ports located at the rear of the stove (one for flow and the other for return) which are both measured at 1.0 inch BSP. It can be used with either vented or non-vented systems.

A multi fuel stove that has a back boiler can be connected to a conventional central heating system via a simple non-return valve set up or to a thermal store tank with an overheat protection valve. A thermal storage tank is an insulated water tank that serves as a neutral point for the heat from the stove and stores it until it's needed.

You will need to check whether your local authority allows the installation of a wood-burning stove with back boiler and that any insurance companies are happy with the installation. You will also need to check that your existing plumbing system is able to handle the additional power that's being generated. In most cases, you will have to re-plumb the system to make this possible.

If your installer has experience in this type of work, they will be able to give you suggestions on what you need to do. However, beware of sanitary plumbers that claim to be heating engineers using solid fuel and may not fully understand the fundamentals involved in this type of system. We at Stovesellers have been called upon on numerous occasions to repair the mess caused by other tradesmen and can only suggest that you choose an engineer who is knowledgeable about what they are doing.

It is important to be aware that you'll require a higher capacity cylinder for a Versatile NRG Defra Fireplace: Portable MultiFuel Cast Iron stove which has a back boiler. Also, the heat output from the stove must be carefully matched to the property so that you do not run out of water and wasting money. Divide the total cubic meter (length, width, and height) of the room by 14 to determine the model.

Maintenance

A multi-fuel room heaters stove that has a back boiler is a stove that can heat hot water and radiators. These stoves are perfect for those with smaller homes or want to reduce their carbon footprint by not relying on central heating systems.

The back boiler in these kinds of stoves consists of a huge loop that connects the hot water tank to the radiators in your home. The thermostat in your home can check the temperature in this loop. When it is at the set temperature, the pump will automatically turn on. This will ensure that your heating is controlled and prioritized.

A multi-fuel stove equipped with back boilers lets you to burn wood as well as coal. This allows you to have greater flexibility with regards to your heating source. It is important to remember that the boiler will not provide free energy and you will have to make sure you have enough logs to satisfy your needs.

It is important to follow the safety guidelines for your area and in the country when installing a multi-fuel stove, which includes a back boiler. This includes the distance and position of your stove with respect to the combustible surface. You can usually find these recommendations in the manual of your stove or by referring to local building codes.

When installing a multi-fuel stove that has a back boiler, people often make the mistake of not correctly prepping the hearth. This can lead to a lot of problems in the future, so it's crucial to follow the correct procedure.

The best way to ensure that your multi fuel stove with back boiler is installed correctly is by having it installed by an accredited heating engineer or HETAS technician. They can check that your stove is compatible with the existing system, and that it meets UK safety standards.