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solarman216 · 30-01-2020, 21:58

I got long handle sparky gas lighter and use news paper, Mrs uses fire lighters, but this time of year it rarely goes out and when it needs clearing I do it when there are still some chunky bits burning, clear it all out into a metal bucket sift out the burning lumps and whack em back in with a log on top, Rick

Fez_uk · 31-01-2020, 09:55

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Originally Posted by panelbeater

my main heat is oil but my big log burner is linked to the heating and saves me a fortun in oil as when burner is up to temp it shuts oil boiler down,as rick says chainsaw,log splitter effot is all it takes.my system it fully auto .

How complicated is the system, Just had a offer accepted on a house. Long term plan is to get new oil boiler and wood burner installed as I get free wood. Maybe a log burner with a rear boiler

solarman216 · 31-01-2020, 11:42

There are some good burners available that do CH as well, and systems are available to link in with other boilers, thing to watch is that the log burner has a safety system in the event of a power cut, ie a gravity system that heats a water storage cylinder for example, or a back up power supply to keep the pump running, Rick

solarman216 · 31-01-2020, 12:14

Forgot to mention, go for an open vented system with a wood burner rather than the modern sealed system, in the event of a leak the open vented will keep it topped up, if water level in a log burner drops with a fire in it will almost certainly do damage, in a sealed system a pressure loss often means the pump will not work, Rick

Fez_uk · 31-01-2020, 12:51

It's got a an old oil fire/back boiler so the system is probably open vented system. Still early days but hopefully can change to a new oil burner outside or in the kitchen & have a log burner where the current Fire/boiler is.

solarman216 · 31-01-2020, 20:33

Sounds good, but one area that causes big problems on open vented is the crucial pipe connections from the header tank, the feed and vent, if done wrong and 90% are, leads to pump over or suck back, very bad long term for systems, Rick

panelbeater · 07-02-2020, 12:37

i have a h2 panel set up,google it,its a add to my vented wood burner that links oil and burner all together.there are other set ups about but this is a board thats bolted onto wall next to hot water tank and is all self controlled via 2/3 way valves that divert wood heated water to where its needed.
i also have honeywell evohome set up and its a upto 12 way individgial zone system and i controle it via my phone or the main mobile controler and that works well as well, not cheap but sorted out my cild living room.
i do have 1 rad and hot water tank that acts as the blow off heater when no heat is being asked for by evohome.

30-01-2020, 21:58	#16
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I got long handle sparky gas lighter and use news paper, Mrs uses fire lighters, but this time of year it rarely goes out and when it needs clearing I do it when there are still some chunky bits burning, clear it all out into a metal bucket sift out the burning lumps and whack em back in with a log on top, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-01-2020, 11:42	#18
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	There are some good burners available that do CH as well, and systems are available to link in with other boilers, thing to watch is that the log burner has a safety system in the event of a power cut, ie a gravity system that heats a water storage cylinder for example, or a back up power supply to keep the pump running, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-01-2020, 12:14	#19
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Forgot to mention, go for an open vented system with a wood burner rather than the modern sealed system, in the event of a leak the open vented will keep it topped up, if water level in a log burner drops with a fire in it will almost certainly do damage, in a sealed system a pressure loss often means the pump will not work, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-01-2020, 20:33	#21
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Sounds good, but one area that causes big problems on open vented is the crucial pipe connections from the header tank, the feed and vent, if done wrong and 90% are, leads to pump over or suck back, very bad long term for systems, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-01-2020, 12:51	#20
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	It's got a an old oil fire/back boiler so the system is probably open vented system. Still early days but hopefully can change to a new oil burner outside or in the kitchen & have a log burner where the current Fire/boiler is.

07-02-2020, 12:37	#22
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	i have a h2 panel set up,google it,its a add to my vented wood burner that links oil and burner all together.there are other set ups about but this is a board thats bolted onto wall next to hot water tank and is all self controlled via 2/3 way valves that divert wood heated water to where its needed. i also have honeywell evohome set up and its a upto 12 way individgial zone system and i controle it via my phone or the main mobile controler and that works well as well, not cheap but sorted out my cild living room. i do have 1 rad and hot water tank that acts as the blow off heater when no heat is being asked for by evohome.