Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler
A multifuel stove with a back boiler can heat radiators as well as supplying hot water to the property. This can reduce heating costs.
The addition of a wood-burning stove with a built in back boiler to an existing central heating system is straightforward and can be done by a skilled plumbing engineer. This article will guide you through the process.
Features
If a stove is outfitted with a boiler that produces heat, the heat produced by burning wood or any other fuel is used to warm the water in a hot water cylinder as well as to heat rooms. A boiler stove is also capable of heating radiators throughout the house. If you are looking for a multifuel stove with a back boiler then we have a wide selection to pick from. All of which come with full manufacturers warranties.
A standard wood burner gives out energy in one direction when it flows from the firebox to a flue outlet. A multifuel stove equipped with back boilers can generate more energy as the heat is distributed in different directions efficiently. This means that more heat is directed to the room, and less heat is wasted through the outlet of the flue.
By running a pipe, you can transfer the heat generated by a multifuel woodburning fire place with an electric boiler to a different room. This could be used to heat a hot water radiator, cylinder or even a non-pressurised shower. A thermostat is installed to monitor the temperature of the hot water tank. The radiators' pump will be activated when the level is attained. This will stop the hot water cylinder from running out and will ensure that there is a constant supply of hot water for domestic use.
The CSB multifuel stove that comes with a back boiler boasts an impressive power output of 21kw and can be used to power a whole house via the central heating system or a domestic hot water cylinder. The CSB is a very versatile stove that can burn all kinds of wood logs and can also burn anthracite, coal, briquettes and smokeless fuel. It can be used as a stand-alone wood burner heated by a thermosyphon. The CSB is compatible with both open and closed systems of central heating (not compatible with pressured systems). A CSB is typically equipped with a stainless steel thermal store or neutraliser tank.
Fuel type
The difference between a normal multi fuel stove and a log burner that has a back boiler is that the latter comes with an integrated water tank that can heat domestic hot water supply and even radiators within your home. This feature makes boiler stoves a popular choice for environmentally-conscious homeowners who want to reduce their reliance on gas, oil or electricity.
Wraparound boiler stoves are the most well-known multifuel stoves that have back boilers. They feature a water tank that runs across the sides and back of the firebox. The boiler portion of the stove is placed in a way that it fits the firebox. This improves the efficiency of heating and power output. Wraparound boiler stoves can be purchased from a number of leading manufacturers that include Stratford Stoves and Hunter Stoves.
Another alternative is the clip-in boiler stove, which features an water tank that replaces the firebricks located at the rear of the stove's firebox. These stoves cannot produce large amounts of hot water because the boiler tank is smaller than that of an open-air stove.
You can install a multifuel stove which has a back boiler in your system in a variety of ways but the most common method is to pipe it as an air-tight radiator into an air-ventilated heating system. This lets the boiler stove act as an additional source of heating by turning on when your gas central heating turns on and boosting the temperature.
You can also put in a wood burning stove with back boiler by connecting it to a multi-coil hot water tank or a heat accumulator. In this case the stove will warm the hot water tank, and then transfer it to your radiators through an electronic thermostat control valve. This is a more complex installation process and must be performed by a trained heating engineer.
If a multifuel stove that has back burners is installed incorrectly, it can be dangerous. When the stove is used, the water in the boiler can turn into steam. This could cause damage to the system to explode if it's not properly vented to explode.
Fuel supply
The heat generated by the stove's combustion could be transferred to a tank of water via a boiler unit built into the back. It is possible to use the heat in your home to cut down on energy costs and carbon emissions. This makes the stove more energy efficient because heat isn't lost through the chimney. This type of stove is also referred to as a back boiler or wetback stove.
Modern multifuel stoves that are visually appealing and feature back boilers come with an already installed hot water cylinder. You can connect the stove to the hot water system in your home to heat your faucets and radiators. Some older boiler stoves might have a separate hot water cylinder, or they may have the boiler tucked away in an open box that can be fitted to the top of the fire chamber.
This model has a huge firebox with a huge glass window made of ceramic that is complemented by an " advanced air wash system' to keep an unobstructed view of the flames. This big stove comes with the top and bottom air vents (Primary and Secondary) to allow for simple but efficient control of the burn rate and output. The chrome door handle and air controls give a stylish appearance to the stove.
When the stove requires more air, a thermostatic probe attached to the stove will open and close an additional vent in the rear. This boosts the flow of air through the heat exchanger, which boosts the output of room temperature.
The 'Elegance B" models come with four water ports (2 return and 2 flow) on the back of the stove. They can be shut off when only one circuit is required. If properly plumbed these stoves are able to heat up to 10 radiators of average size as well as the hot-water system for domestic use.
We offer a wide range of wood burners that come with back boilers that are available from the leading manufacturers in the UK. We also have a wide selection of boiler stove parts including pumps, thermal stores, and spares for these models, and we are able to assist with any questions you might have.
Installation
There are many options on how a boiler stove can be connected to your central heating system. multi fuel stoves ebay can link it to a combi boiler by using a special adaptor or install a thermal store which will allow the wood burning stove to supply your hot water system directly (this requires a separate cylinder inside the loft for the header tank). You can also give priority to hot water by connecting radiator loops and heat loss radiators via injector tees to the boiler stove and feeding the system from there. Another option is to use a thermopile thermostat to control the pump in the radiator loop so that the system will only run after the stove has heated the hot water tank and the heater is switched off.
It is possible to add a wood stove that has a back boiler to a heating system. It depends on the system and plumbing layout but most modern open vented systems can be linking a boiler stove with very little upheaval or expense. It is recommended to seek the advice of an HETAS certified person, a local plumber or installer who is knowledgeable about wet systems prior to installing a multifuel stove that has a back boiler.
A typical system will comprise a thermal store and hot water accumulator tank, and a wood burner with back boiler fitted inside the firebox. The stove is connected to the system by way of the back boiler water ports, which are designed to be 1 inch in size BSP (British Standard Pipe) and can be easily converted to 22mm or 28mm pipes using compression fittings available from most reputable plumbing merchants.
The thermal store is a massive tank that can store a lot of heat. It is connected to the stove and radiators by pipes and tees. The loop of radiators is controlled by a thermostatic switch which only allows the heating to come on once the temperature of the hot water in the system is at 55 degrees C.
A popular option is the CSB multi fuel wood burner with back boiler. This is an extremely powerful stove which can power up to 10 radiators throughout your home. It can burn logs coal, peat, coal, and smokeless fuel. The CSB can also be used as a supplementary heating source, like biomass pellet boilers or log gasifier.