Multi Fuel Stoves With Back Boiler
A multi-fuel stove with a back boiler can be used to heat your home and provide hot water. They have two water ports (1x return & 1x flow) that are 1 inch BSP in size and can be connected using standard compression fittings.
Features
Multi fuel stoves can be paired with a back boiler to use a variety of materials, other than logs. This gives you a greater choice of heat sources and can help you reduce the carbon footprint. Multi fuel stoves are designed to burn a wider variety of materials more efficiently than wood-burning stoves. In addition to the standard logs multi fuel stoves that have a back boiler will be capable of burning smokeless coal, anthracite and peat or turf briquettes. These stoves can be fitted with raised grates with moving bars, or with central riddling grate and an asphan. Both 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 produce up to 21kw of heat (14kw to heat water and 7kw for heating space) depending on their model. They can be connected to a hot accumulator or conventional boiler systems and/or in conjunction with solar panel systems when required. The boiler is housed within the stove, typically located on the side or back of the firebox. It is made from heavy-duty rolled steel instead of fragile cast iron.
It is also less prone to corrosion because it can withstand higher temperatures than cast iron stoves. multifuel stove with back boiler may be pre-fitted to the stove or as a separate add to the stove, and there typically two (sometimes four) pipes that extend from the back of the stove to connect to plumbing pipes.
These pipes can be attached to a hot-water cylinder or directly to the radiator circuit inside your home. The pumps will start to turn on when the temperature of the water in the tank reaches certain levels. This ensures that your radiators are heated first and foremost before hot water for cooking and bathing is available - a great way of keeping bills low while also preventing freezing conditions in winter.
Benefits
A multi-fuel stove that has back boiler can provide additional benefits when it comes to heating your home. A multi-fuel stove equipped with back boilers can heat your hot water in addition to the heat generated by burning wood or other solid fuels. In the end, you can cut down on the amount of gas, electricity or oil you use in your home as well as reduce carbon emissions.
The heat produced by a multi-fuel stove that has back boiler is used to warm the incoming cold water that enters it through the bottom. The hot water is then used to heat your home and may even be used to heat domestic hot water taps as well as bathing too.
Installed correctly, a boiler can be used to heat water for central heating systems thermal store, small or large central heating systems. This will increase energy efficiency in your home and reduce energy bills. It can be paired with solar panels or underfloor heating to further reduce energy costs and reduce carbon footprint.
A multi fuel stove with back boiler is used to run a small, simple central heating system using wood, or to connect to a hot accumulator tank, making it a remarkably versatile and cost-effective method of heating your property. You can also combine log burners and back boiler with your existing gas central heating system to save on installation and running costs.
Eco Design 2022-compliant stoves use up to six-times less fuel than older models, reducing the cost of fuel and your environmental impact. A range of different models are available from stoves that are able to provide hot water to those capable of heating up to 22 radiators and offering all of your hot water requirements too.
The majority of multi fuel stoves that have a back boiler feature a simple bolt-in system that includes two pipes protruding from the back of the stove, ready to connect to your plumbing pipework. Other styles have a 'water-jacket' where the body of stove has a cavity that can be filled with hot water and often with an electric pump.
Installation
The Ruben is a stunning stove with a large ceramic window and silver door handles/controls and a back-boiler that is integrated for central heating 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) that are sized 1.0 inch BSP. It is able to be used with either vented or unvented stoves.
A multi fuel stove that has a back boiler can be connected to a traditional central heating system by a simple non-return valve set up, or to a thermal store tank with an overheat protection valve. A thermal storage tank is a water tank that is insulated and serves as a neutral to the heat generated by the stove. It stores the heat until it is needed.
You will need to check whether your local authorities allow the installation of a wood-burning stove with a back boiler and that any insurance companies are happy with the installation. Also, make sure that your plumbing system is capable of handling the extra power that is going to be generated. In the majority of instances, you will need to re-plumb the system to make this possible.
If your installer is experienced in this kind of work, they will be able to provide you with advice on what you need to do. Beware of sanitary plumbing engineers who claim to be heating engineers using solid fuel. They may not know the fundamentals of this kind of system. We at Stovesellers have been called out on many occasions to fix the mess created by other tradesmen. We can only advise you to select an engineer who understands what they are doing.
It is important to know that a multifuel stove that has a back boiler will require a bigger cylinder. The heat output of the stove must also be precisely matched to your property to avoid running out water and waste money. This can be accomplished by dividing the total cubic meter of the room (length wide x width x height) by 14, and then selecting the most appropriate model based upon this data.
Maintenance
A multi-fuel stove that has back boiler is a device that can heat hot water and radiators. These stoves are ideal for those with smaller houses or want to reduce their carbon footprint by not relying on central heating systems.
The back boiler in these kinds of stoves comprises an extensive loop that connects the hot water tank to the radiators in your home. A thermostat in your home can be used to monitor the temperature of the loop and when it reaches a set level, the pump for the radiators will start automatically. This ensures that the heating system in your home is controlled and prioritised.
A multi-fuel stove equipped with back boilers lets you to burn wood and coal. This gives you more flexibility in terms of your heating source. However, it is important to remember that the boiler isn't an energy source that is free and you must add the proper amount of logs to create enough heat for your needs.
When you install a multi-fuel stove with back boiler, it is essential to follow the safety rules for your region and country. This will include the location and distance of the stove from surfaces that are flammable. You will typically discover these recommendations in the documentation of your stove, or by referring to local building codes.
When installing a multi-fuel stove that has a back boiler, homeowners often make the mistake of not properly making the hearth. This can lead to a number of problems later on and it is vital to follow the correct procedures.
Installing your multi-fuel stove with an additional boiler by an HETAS or registered heating engineer is the best way to make sure that it is installed correctly. They can ensure that the stove is compatible with your existing system and that it meets all UK safety regulations.