Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler

A multifuel stove with back boiler can heat radiators as well as providing hot water to the property. This can reduce heating costs.

It is easy to add wood-burning stoves with an integrated back boiler to central heating systems that is already in place. A professional plumber is able to do this. This article explains how.

Features

When a stove is equipped with a boiler that heats up, the heat produced by burning wood or any other fuel is used to warm the water in a hot water cylinder and to warm rooms. A boiler stove can also heat radiators in the home. If you're searching for a multifuel stove with a back boiler then we have a variety to choose from, and all of them come with a complete manufacturer's warranty.

A standard wood burner gives out energy as heat in one direction as it flows through the outlet of a flue. Multifuel stoves with back boiler are more efficient because the heat is distributed across multiple directions more efficiently. This means more heat is directed to the room and 34630194 less is wasted down the outlet of the flue.

Through the use of a pipe you can transfer the heat created by a multifuel woodburning fireplace that has an electric boiler to a different room. This can result in the heating of the hot water cylinder or radiators, or even a shower that isn't pressurised. In most cases, a thermostat is installed to monitor the temperature of the hot water tank and turn on the radiators' pumps when the temperature reaches. This prevents the hot water from being depleted and ensures that the hot water cylinder has an uninterrupted supply of hot water available for domestic use.

The CSB multifuel stove that comes with a back boiler has an impressive power output of 21kw and can be used to power a complete home using the central heating system, or 34630194 a domestic hot water cylinder. The CSB is a highly versatile stove that can burn all kinds of wood logs and can also burn anthracite, coal, briquettes, and smokeless fuel. Additionally, it can be used as a separate wood burner that is heated by a thermosyphon system. The CSB is compatible with both open and closed central heating systems (not compatible with pressured systems). A CSB is typically equipped with an stainless steel thermal store or neutraliser tank.

Fuel type

The distinction between a regular multi fuel stove and a log burner with back boiler is that the latter has an inbuilt water tank that is able to heat domestic hot water sources and even radiators in 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 common type of multifuel stoves with back boilers. They have an water tank that runs across the sides and back of the firebox. This means that the boiler portion of the stove is able to effectively hug the firebox, which increases the efficiency of heating and power output. Wraparound boiler stoves can be found from a number of leading manufacturers that include Stratford Stoves and Hunter Stoves.

The clip-in boiler stove is a different option. It features an water tank that replaces the firebricks that are located in the rear of the firebox. These types of stoves are not capable of producing large volumes of hot water because the boiler tank has a smaller surface area than the wraparound boiler stove.

You can put in a multifuel stove which has back boilers in your system in a variety of ways, but the most common method is to pipe it as a radiator into an air-ventilated heating system. The boiler stove can then be used as an additional heating source by turning it on when gas central heating is on.

Installing a wood-burning stove with the boiler back is possible by connecting it to a multi coil hot water tank or heat accumulator. In this scenario, the stove will heat the hot water tank, and then deliver it to your radiators via the thermostatic control valve. This installation is more complex and should only by carried out by a qualified heating technician.

If a multifuel stove that has a back burner is fitted incorrectly, it can be dangerous. This is because when the stove is used, the water inside the boiler transforms into steam, which can cause the system to explode if it isn't correctly vented.

Fuel supply

The heat from the stove's combustion is transferred to a water tank through a boiler unit that is built into the back of the stove. It is possible to use the heat inside your home to lower carbon emissions and energy bills. This makes the stove more energy efficient, as heat is not lost through the chimney. This is also referred to as a back boiler or a wetback stove.

Modern multifuel stoves that look pleasing and have back boilers that include a hot water cylinder that is pre-installed. This allows you to connect the stove to your hot water system and make use of it to heat your taps and radiators throughout the house. Some older boiler stoves could have a separate hot water cylinder or they might have the boiler installed in an open box that can be fitted over the fire chamber.

This model features a huge firebox, a large glass window and an "advanced air wash system" to maintain a clear view. The large stove also has both top and bottom (Primary and Secondary) air vents to enable simple yet effective control over the burn rate and heat output. Its chrome door handle and air controls provide a fashionable appearance to the stove.

If the stove requires more air the thermostatic probe that is attached to the stove will open and close a second vent at the rear. This improves the flow of air through the heat exchanger and increases the room temperature output and helps the stove reach its maximum efficiency.

The "Elegance B" models come with four water ports (2 x return and 2 flow) on the back of the stove. These can be closed off when only one circuit is required. The stoves can heat up to 10 standard radiators as well as the domestic hot water system if plumbed in correctly.

We offer a broad selection of wood burning stoves with back boilers from the top UK manufacturers. We also have a wide selection of parts for boiler stoves, 34630194.xyz pumps, thermal stores and spares for these models and we are able to assist with all of your enquiries.

Installation

There are several ways to connect a stove boiler to your central heating system. It is possible to connect it to a combi-boiler using a special adaptor 34630194.xyz or you can also add a thermal storage to allow your wood-burning stove to feed the hot water system on its own (this requires an additional header tank in the loft). It is also possible to give priority to the hot water by connecting the radiator loop and heat loss radiators to the stove through injector tees and feeding the hot water system via this. A thermopile thermostat could be used to regulate the pump in the loop of radiators. This will ensure that the system runs only after the stove has heated the hot water tank.

It is possible to add an existing wood stove with a back boiler to an existing heating system. It is dependent on the system and plumbing layout but most modern open vented systems can be connecting a boiler stove with very little upheaval or expense. It is recommended to seek the advice of an HETAS qualified person or a local plumber installer who is knowledgeable about wet systems prior to putting in multifuel stoves with back boiler.

A typical system will involve a thermal store with hot water storage tank, and a wood burner with back boiler fitted inside the firebox. The stove is connected to the system through one of back boiler water ports that are measured at 1 inch BSP (British Standard Pipe) and are easily modified to fit the size of 22mm or 28mm pipes by using compression fittings from reputable plumbing stores.

The thermal store is a massive tank that can store lots of heat. It is connected to the stove and radiators through a system of pipes and tees. The loop of radiators is controlled by a thermostatic switch, which will only allow the heating to come on once the hot water in the system has reached 55 degrees C.

A very popular option is the CSB multi fuel wood burner with back boiler. This is a robust stove that can power up to 10 radiators throughout your home. It can burn logs as well as peat, coal, and smokeless fuel. The CSB can also be used as a supplementary heating source, such as a biomass pellet boiler or log gasifier.