Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler

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

Installing a wood burning stove with a built-in back boiler to an existing central heating system is straightforward and can be done by a competent plumbing engineer. This article explains how.

Features

When a stove is fitted with a boiler that produces heat, the heat generated from burning wood or any other fuel is used to warm water in a hot water cylinder as well as to warm a room. A boiler stove is also capable of heating radiators throughout the house. We have a large selection of multifuel stoves with back boilers. All are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

A standard wood stove emits heat in one direction, as it passes through the flue outlet of the firebox. Multifuel stoves with back boiler generate more energy because the heat is distributed across multiple directions more efficiently. This means that more heat is directed to the room and less is lost through the outlet of the flue.

By running a pipe, you can transfer the heat produced by a multifuel woodburning fireplace with an electric boiler to a different room. This can lead to the heating of a 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 switch on the radiators' pump when this level is reached. This will stop the hot-water tank from running out and ensure that there is an unending supply of hot water for domestic use.

The CSB multifuel stove with back boiler boasts an impressive output of 21 kw. It can power a whole house via the central heating system, or a domestic hot water cylinder. The CSB is a very adaptable stove and will burn most types of wood logs and can also burn anthracite, coal brquettes, briquettes and smokeless fuel. Additionally, it can be used as a stand-alone wood burner and heated using the thermosyphon system. The CSB is compatible with both open and closed system type central heating installations (not compatible with pressurised systems). A CSB includes a stainless steel neutraliser or thermal store.

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 inbuilt water tank that can be used to heat domestic hot water supplies and even radiators inside 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 are equipped with an water tank that runs along the sides and the back of the firebox. This means that the boiler section of the stove is able to effectively hug the firebox, increasing heating efficiency and power output. Wraparound boiler stoves can be purchased from a range of top manufacturers that include Stratford Stoves and Hunter Stoves.

The clip-in boiler stove is another option. It has an water tank that replaces the firebricks that are located in the rear of the firebox. These stoves are not able to produce large amounts of hot water because the boiler tank is smaller than an open-air stove.

You can put in a multifuel stove which has a back boiler in your system in several ways however the most popular method is to pipe it as a radiator Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler into the vented heating system. The boiler stove could be utilized as an additional source of heat by turning it on when gas central heating is turned on.

You can also put in an electric wood stove with a back boiler by connecting it to a multi-coil hot water tank or an accumulator of heat. In this case the stove will heat up the hot water tank, and then transfer it to your radiators via the thermostatic control valve. This is a more complicated installation procedure that should only be carried out by a qualified heating engineer.

When a multifuel stove fitted with a back burner is installed improperly, it could be dangerous. When the stove is in use, the water in the boiler can turn into steam. This could cause damage to the system to explode if not properly vented to explode.

Fuel supply

The heat produced by the stove's combustion is transferred to a tank of water via a boiler unit built into the back of the stove. It is possible to use the heat from your home to cut down on carbon emissions and energy costs. This makes the stove more energy efficient since heat isn't lost through the chimney. This system is usually known as a wetback wood-burning stove or a back boiler stove.

Modern multifuel stoves that look appealing and feature a back boiler come with a pre-installed hot water cylinder. This allows you to connect the stove to your domestic hot water system and use it to heat both your taps and radiators throughout the home. Certain older models of boiler stoves may come with a separate hot-water cylinder or the boiler mounted into a removable box that can be placed to the top of the fire chamber.

This model has a massive firebox, an enormous ceramic window as well as an "advanced air wash system" to ensure an unobstructed view. This large stove has both the top and bottom air vents (Primary & Secondary) to allow for easy but efficient control of the burn rate and output. The chrome door handle and air control give the stove a fashionable appearance.

A thermostatic probe that is connected to the stove's control panel opens and closes an additional vent on the rear of the stove whenever it needs extra air. This improves the flow of air through the heat exchanger and increases the output of the room temperature and helps the stove attain its maximum efficiency.

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

We have a huge range of wood burners with back boilers from the top manufacturers in the UK. We also have a huge selection of boiler stove parts, pumps, thermal stores, and spares for these models, and we are able to assist with all of your enquiries.

Installation

There are many ways to connect a stove boiler to your central heating system. It is possible to connect it to a combi boiler by using a special adaptor, or you can add an energy storage unit that will allow your wood-burning stove to feed the hot water system on its own (this requires a separate header tank that is located in the loft). It is also possible to make it priority for the hot water by connecting the radiator multifuel stove with back boiler loop and heat loss radiators to the boiler stove using injector tees, and feeding the hot water system from this. A thermopile thermostat could be used to regulate the pump within the radiator loop. This will ensure that the system is running only after the stove has heated the hot water tank.

It is possible to connect an existing wood stove with back boiler to a heating system. It depends on the system and plumbing layout, but the majority of modern open vented systems can be connecting to a boiler stove very little upheaval or cost. It is a good idea to seek the advice of an HETAS qualified person, a local plumber or installer who is experienced with wet systems prior to putting in multifuel stoves with back boiler.

A typical system would comprise a thermal store and an accumulator tank to store hot water and woodburners with a back boiler in the firebox. The stove is connected to the system via one of back boiler water ports which are sized at 1 inch BSP (British Standard Pipe) and can be easily adapted for 22mm or 28mm pipes with compression fittings that are available from the majority of reputable plumbing retailers.

The thermal store is a large tank that holds an enormous amount of heat and is connected to the radiators and the stove through a network of pipes and tees. The thermostatic switch controls the loop of radiators which is only turned on the heating once the temperature of the water in the system has reached 55 degrees C.

The CSB multi fuel stove defra approved-fuel wood burner, which comes with back boiler is a well-loved choice. This is an extremely powerful stove that can provide power to up to 10 radiators in your home. It can burn a wide range of fuels including coal, wood, peat and smokeless fuel. The CSB can also be used as a supplementary heat source like biomass or a log gasifier pellet boiler.