Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler
A multifuel stove can heat radiators and supply hot water for your home. This could help you save money on heating bills.
It is simple to add a wood-burning stove with an integrated back boiler to a central heating system that already exists. A professional plumber is able to do this. This article will show you how.
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When a stove has an engine, the heat generated by burning wood or another fuel is used to heat water in a hot-water cylinder and to heat the space. A boiler stove is also able to heat radiators throughout the house. We offer a wide range of multifuel stoves that have back boilers. All come with a full manufacturer warranty.
A standard wood stove emits heat in one direction as it passes through the flue outlet from the firebox. Multifuel stoves with a back boiler generate more energy because the heat is distributed in multiple directions more efficiently. This means more heat is directed towards the room and less heat is lost through the outlet of the flue.
Once the heat of a multifuel woodburning stove that has a back boiler is used to warm a room it is then possible for the heat to be transferred elsewhere in the property through the pipe loop. This could be used to heat a hot-water radiator, cylinder or even a non-pressurised shower. Typically a thermostat would be installed to monitor the temperature of the hot water tank, and switch on the radiators’ pumps when this level is reached. This will stop the hot water cylinder from running out and will ensure an unending supply of hot water for domestic use.
The CSB multifuel stove with back boiler has an impressive output of 21kw and can power a whole home via the central heating system or even a domestic hot water cylinder. The CSB is a multi-purpose stove that can burn wood logs, anthracite, Briquettes, as well as smokeless fuel. It can be used as a stand-alone wood burner heated by thermosyphon. The CSB can be used with closed and open system central heating systems (not compatible with pressurised systems). A CSB is equipped with a stainless-steel neutraliser or thermal store.
Fuel type
The main difference between a standard 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 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.
The most common kind of multifuel stove that has a back boiler is the wraparound boiler stove, which is equipped with a water tank that runs through the sides and the back of the firebox. The boiler part of the stove is set so that it hugs the firebox. This improves the efficiency of heating and power output. Wraparound boiler stoves are available from a range of leading manufacturers including Stratford and Hunter Stoves.
The clip-in boiler stove is another option. It comes with a water tank that replaces the firebricks in the rear of the firebox. These stoves can’t produce huge amounts of hot water because the boiler tank is smaller than the one of an open-air stove.
You can install 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 an element of the vented heating system. The boiler stove can then be used as an additional heating source by turning it on when the gas central heating is turned on.
Installing a wood-burning stove that has an boiler back is possible by connecting it to a multi coil hot water tank or heat accumulator. In this case, the stove will heat your hot water tank prior to sending it to your radiators using a thermostatic valve. This is a more difficult installation process and must be performed by a qualified heating engineer.
When a multifuel stove with a back burner is fitted improperly, it could be dangerous. When the stove is in use, the water in the boiler can transform into steam. This could cause damage to the system to explode if not properly vented to explode.
Fuel supply
The heat generated by the stove’s combustion could be transferred to a water tank via a boiler that is built into the back. It is possible to use the heat from your home to cut down on energy costs and carbon emissions. It also makes the stove more efficient because it stops heat from going up the chimney. This system is also known as back boilers or wetback stove.
Modern multifuel stoves that look appealing and feature back boilers that include a hot water cylinder that is pre-installed. This lets you connect the stove to your hot water system and make use of it to heat your radiators and taps around the home. Certain older models of boiler stoves have an additional hot-water cylinder or the boiler may be installed in a removable box that can be positioned over the fire chamber.
This model has a massive firebox, which has a large glass window and an “advanced air wash system” to ensure a clear view. This stove is also equipped with both the top and bottom (Primary and Secondary) air vents that allow easy and effective control of the burn rate and heat output. The chrome door handle and air controls give a stylish appearance to the stove.
If the stove requires more air, a thermostatic probe attached to the stove will open and close a second vent in the rear. This boosts the flow of air through the heat exchanger which boosts the output of a room temperature.
The models of the ‘Elegance B’ have 4 water ports (2 x flow and 2 return) on the rear of the stove. These can be shut off if only one water heating circuit is needed. If plumbed correctly the stoves can heat up to 10 radiators of average size and the hot-water system for domestic use.
We offer a wide range of wood burning stoves, including back boilers from some of the top UK manufacturers. We also have a huge range of parts for boiler stoves such as thermal stores, pumps and spares for these models and we are able to assist with all of your enquiries.
Installation
There are many options on how a stove for a boiler can be connected to your central heating system. It can be connected to a combi boiler by using a special adaptor or you can install a thermal storage 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 prioritize the hot water by connecting the radiator Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler loop and heat loss radiators to the boiler stove via injector tees and feeding the hot water system from this. A thermopile thermostat can be used to control the pump inside the loop of radiators. This will ensure that the system runs only after the stove has heated the hot water tank.
The addition of a wood burner with back boiler to an existing system can be fairly simple. It depends on the plumbing and system layout, but the majority of modern open vented systems can be connecting to a boiler stove very little upheaval or cost. It is recommended to consult a HETAS qualified person or a local plumber installer who is knowledgeable about wet systems prior to installing multifuel stoves with back boiler.
A typical system would comprise a thermal store and hot water accumulator tank, and a wood burner with back boiler fitted inside the firebox. The back boiler water ports are used to connect the stove to the system. These ports are 1 inch BSP and are easily adaptable to 22mm or 28mm pipes by using compression fittings.
The thermal store is a huge tank that can hold plenty of heat. It is connected to the stove and radiators through pipes and tees. The thermostatic switch controls the radiator loop, which only turns on the heating once the water temperature in the system has reached 55 degrees C.
The CSB best 5kw multi fuel stove-fuel wood burner that comes with back boiler is a well-loved choice. It’s a powerful stove that can provide power to up to 10 radiators within your home. It can burn logs coal, peat, coal, and smokeless fuel. The CSB is also compatible with a supplementary heating source, such as biomass pellet boilers or log gasifier.