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Want to invest in woodburner- what are top brands I should be considering?

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 12:49

I'm probably going to be buying a Clearview, just checked out Morso but they're too modern for my taste, any other brands I should be considering?

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iwantavuvezela · 09/04/2013 12:52

If you go to a place that sellscwoodburners they should have loads on show. There are some great Scandinavian brands. However we found that once someone had come round, measured up where it would go, this limited our choice (which was a good thing at this point as felt overwhelmed by choice!). If you are in London I can post name of company you could go to. I will say that having our wood burner is one of the best things we have ever done!

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 12:57

I'm not in London.
I'm not very good with lots of choice!
Do you mind me asking what woodburner you ended up with?

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Caitycat · 09/04/2013 12:59

Clearview are great! A good choice.

KatzenStein · 09/04/2013 13:19

Clearview are great - I've had one of those in the past and highly recommend it. I've also had a Morso (squirrel) and can recommend those too. We have another Morso in our current house but can't remember the model I'm afraid.

Don't forget to take into account the cost of the flue as well. It may be worth checking if your chimney is lined too - I remember hearing that mentioned in passing when we had our installed. I can't remember any more details I'm afraid as DP dealt with it all.

specialsubject · 09/04/2013 14:19

forget brands. Get someone HETAS-certified to measure up, check your flue etc. Then ask for details on the much-reduced set of woodburners that will be suitable - this will have reduced the choice to manageable proportions.

we ended up with just one that would fit, given the size of the gap, the requirement not to remove the mantelshelf and several other constraints.

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 14:25

Special I really want a good brand like Clearview, I've read that a good brand will throw more heat out and will burn for longer too using less wood. Plus, I won't have to clean the glass

We have to knock into the fireplace as a previous owner had it boarded up in our front room so size of gap etc shouldn't be too much of an issue. I'm thinking of one of the small Clearviews like this but in black: www.clearviewstoves.com/pioneer400.htm

I just wanted to double check my choice on here

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 14:27

Katzen I will remember cost of flue and will definitely get chimney lined if it isn't already. I'm budgeting about £2,500 and hoping I can buy one and get it all fitted for that with all the necessary extras, including a carbon monoxide detector.

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Heinz55 · 09/04/2013 14:29

I have a small Stanley Oisin and a Stovax 80. I love them both. The Stanley I light more (because it's in a small family room) and it is easier to clean out but the logs have to be smaller. If you have an airwash system (my friend has a Jotul which is very effective and always looks pristine - has an airwash thingumy) you won't have to clean the glass but tbh I rarely clean the glass anyway - when the fire gets quite hot it cleans it. But then I would not be a top of the range housekeeper as such. Great decision to get one whichever brand you go for.

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jennywren45 · 09/04/2013 14:30

We have a couple of Bohemia's and they are great - kick out the heat, have a clear wash system and are a good price .

thekingfisher · 09/04/2013 14:35

We have a stuv. They are very simple looking but may be too contemporary for what you are looking for. I Luvs mine though ...

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 17:49

I think you're right theking stub is too comtemporary for me.

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 17:50

Stuv even. Damn auto correct.

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specialsubject · 09/04/2013 18:11

you always have to clean the glass, despite what the brochures say. The 'airwash' system does keep it reasonably clear, but it will get a little murky when you close down the fire at bedtime.

not a long job - two minutes with a damp kitchen sponge and one piece of kitchen towel, but still has to be done. That said, the glass is a lot cleaner now I've got the hang of laying the fire.

I have an inset, but if you have the choice go for one that isn't as one with exposed sides will throw out more heat.

supplied and fitted for under £1000, BUT our chimney was already lined - that's the expensive bit.

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MinimalistMommi · 09/04/2013 18:15

Thank you for the info Special
What brand woodburner do you have? Are you pleased with it?

We have two fire places downstairs, one in dining room and one in front room (that one blocked up currently) I briefly thought it might be nice to have two but the rooms are really small so I imagine with two woodburners going it would get too hot and too expensive. Don't know what I will do with empty fireplace in dining room, it's quite big!

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jennywren45 · 09/04/2013 18:33

Store the wood in the empty one!

IncogKNEEto · 09/04/2013 18:45

Clearview would be my choice, we had ours fitted about two years ago, and still love it!

zzzzz · 09/04/2013 18:45

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saycheeeeeese · 09/04/2013 18:46

I have a hunter and it's beautiful :)

MostlyLovingLurchers · 09/04/2013 18:49

Have a look at Dunsley - they do wood or multifuel. They are very unfussy, super-efficient and burn very clean. Haven't got one yet but am working towards it. Seen quite a few in action now and the glass really does stay clean. Esse may also be worth a look. We currently have a Jotul, which i love, but it is quite an old model and only burns wood - if i was buying new i would always go for a multifuel to keep our options open (we don't have any other heating though so may not be so important for you). All that said, everyone i know with a Clearview loves it.

Bert2e · 09/04/2013 19:03

Ours is being fitted on the 26th!!!

Have a look at an Aarow Ecoburn Plus 5 or a Fireline FX5 which look very similar to the Pioneer, also the Aga Ludlow might be worth a look. Have you found the www.whatstove.co.uk review site?

specialsubject · 10/04/2013 09:58

it might be an Esse, not sure - I never notice brands and it doesn't say on it. An inset doesn't produce as much heat as an exposed one but without destroying a lovely hearth, we had no choice.

am pleased with it though, there's nothing like real flames and it does keep the room warm. It is a multifuel but we use wood - and you do need space to store that wood, you want to buy it in bulk as that is much cheaper.

AprilFoolishness · 10/04/2013 09:59

Charnwood are lOvely and Uk made

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MinimalistMommi · 10/04/2013 10:46

Special I'm not sure whether to go for inset or exposed, the room is small so I'm guessing inset (which is a shame about heat being less)

We have a small courtyard garden but I'm hoping to put in a smallish woodshed to store it. I think we will just burn wood but my and I should make sure I buy multifuel just in case.

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MinimalistMommi · 10/04/2013 10:47

Bert I will check out the review site.

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