20 x 70mm tubes with seperate HW Cyclinder

[dhaslam]

If you are running the chimney through a cupboard it would be best to use an insulated cast iron chimney, they are expensive but  in any case the regulations are quite strict on  flues near woodwork.  An existing chimney is preferable if you have one available. 

[manwithtool]

sounds like alot of rules and regs.....I don't have an exisitng chimney other than the back boiler.....but I think a new Stainless type running up against teh wall would look nice.....As you say I assume these things are double walled ?  I have other projects onthe go at the momen...maybe next year....more research is needed...I uess this part of the forum isn't the best place to discuss...

Cheers all !

[Ivan]

Lots of rules and regulations if you'd like to follow them!! The double walled stainless steel flue pipe is designed for this kind of thing. The manufacturers usually show them installed in log cabins etc to prove the point. Yes, you need a hearth, with certain projection distances in front of and to side of stove. Not difficult to make up. I made my own out of some flagstones from the garden. Looks dead good. My sister made a hearth out of some of those slate tiles. That looks good too, and easy to do.

A good stove will cost you £600 (or more, if you want to pay extra). There are cheapos available for £300-400, but you will know the difference. General tips are: 1) Go for a heavy stove 2) Go for a single door rather than double doors (double doors do not seal properly, so limit stove performance), ideally get a stove with Preheated Secondary air - these are cleaner and more efficient (Navitron's range 'Fireview' have this feature, as do the famous manufacturer 'Clearview'). If you can't stretch to this, there are plenty of second hand stoves available from about £100 upwards. If you can use a big one (ie 15-20kW), these often go cheap, as people find they are too big for their needs. I've seen some super deals on second hand stoves from time to time

Ivan