New Stove fitted

[14skipper]

From this to this

[Tonka]

Sorry but I preferred the before. Looks far more suitable for the space.

[stagedamager]

Nice stove. I think however you may need to extend the tiling above the height of the stove top. I think the magic figure is 200mm.

Regards

Dan

[Theo]

Tell us about the pellet stove. What sort of fuel does it burn? Is it economical?

 

(Moving this to "Equipment".)

 

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Edited September 26, 2015 by Theo

[bottle]

It's big.

 

I too would be worried about the surrounding walls getting too hot.

 

That gunwale looks very close, could be another heat/fire hazard.

 

Sorry to be a bit negative but safety is important.

 

Of course you could have thought about all that and done any necessary work before fitting the stove.

ps, the steps are protected as well, aren't they.

[Athy]

And even as we speak, a discouraged 14skipper is hard at work ripping the bloomin' thing out again. Now where did he put the old one...?

It does look nice, Skip, but I can see why it's rung alarm bells with a few people.

[bizzard]

The furnace part of it is a lot higher, I think your feet will be colder.

[mark99]

It looks like a Dalek

[valrene9600]

Had a pellet stove in U.S. It had to be connected to electric to dispense pellets into burner. Throws out a lot of heat but no good if you batts. fail. I think the pellets were compressed sawdust.

 

Edit. And power to power fan to push heat out.

Edited September 26, 2015 by valrene9600

[valrene9600]

http://woodpelletstove.co.uk/products/product_artel_pellet_stoves.html

[canals are us?]

It does look big but looks like a convector stove so a box inside containing the fire and an outer case with air gap and vents. This therefore can be closer to combustible materials. The tiles though even if it's just for athletics need raising.

 

Pellet stoves burn little round wood pellets. Come in sacks and generally good providing the pellets stay dry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boWOTiJnq0s

Uses power.

James

Edited September 26, 2015 by canals are us?

[Rickent]

I like athletics, especially the long jump.

[canals are us?]

I like athletics, especially the long jump

 

Lol. I wasn't a fan of sport. I meant aesthetics.

 

James

[14skipper]

Unlike the solid fuel stoves the sides of the stove do not get hot,the unit can be nearer to surfaces then other stoves.the unit is actually further away from wall surfaces then the manufactures recommends.

Top of stove only gets warm not hot,this is where the hooper containing the pellets is.The pellets are compressed saw dust,they come in 15kg bags paid £3.40 per bag,have only used one bag in the past week.unlike a solid fuel squirrel you can turn stove off at the press of a switch and on when required.there are 5 power settings and you can set stove to what temp you require.when the stove reaches required temp it switches to eco mode and just ticks over.

Of course the real test will be when the winter comes.

 

Has been working fine from batteries supply from solar panels.

 

Narrowboat chelonian has had one for several years and gives more info on his web site http://chelonian.co.uk/about/wood-pellet-stove

 

As for the squirrel it had a crack in the back plate,took a club hammer to it and in the skip it went !

Edited September 27, 2015 by 14skipper

[magnetman]

Sounds interesting - do let us know how you get on with it

 

I wouldn't personally choose one as I like to be able to burn free wood but it sounds like an interesting option for someone who might be considering a diesel stove.

 

Where do you get the fuel from?

[mark99]

Unlike the solid fuel stoves the sides of the stove do not get hot,the unit can be nearer to surfaces then other stoves.the unit is actually further away from wall surfaces then the manufactures recommends.

Top of stove only gets warm not hot,this is where the hooper containing the pellets is.The pellets are compressed saw dust,they come in 15kg bags paid £3.40 per bag,have only used one bag in the past week.unlike a solid fuel squirrel you can turn stove off at the press of a switch and on when required.there are 5 power settings and you can set stove to what temp you require.when the stove reaches required temp it switches to eco mode and just ticks over.

Of course the real test will be when the winter comes.

 

Has been working fine from batteries supply from solar panels.

 

Narrowboat chelonian has had one for several years and gives more info on his web site http://chelonian.co.uk/about/wood-pellet-stove

 

As for the squirrel it had a crack in the back plate,took a club hammer to it and in the skip it went !

What power does the feed use?

[valrene9600]

Unlike the solid fuel stoves the sides of the stove do not get hot,the unit can be nearer to surfaces then other stoves.the unit is actually further away from wall surfaces then the manufactures recommends.

Top of stove only gets warm not hot,this is where the hooper containing the pellets is.The pellets are compressed saw dust,they come in 15kg bags paid £3.40 per bag,have only used one bag in the past week.unlike a solid fuel squirrel you can turn stove off at the press of a switch and on when required.there are 5 power settings and you can set stove to what temp you require.when the stove reaches required temp it switches to eco mode and just ticks over.

Of course the real test will be when the winter comes.

 

Has been working fine from batteries supply from solar panels.

 

Narrowboat chelonian has had one for several years and gives more info on his web site http://chelonian.co.uk/about/wood-pellet-stove

 

As for the squirrel it had a crack in the back plate,took a club hammer to it and in the skip it went !

Solar will run it but what happens in winter. For sure it`s possible but might need more battery charging. What amps is needed for the pellet auger and fan.

[14skipper]

Ah the winter the sun has been known to shine sometimes in the winter. lets see last year through the winter,l used a 32" tv.a sat box a leccy kettle,a halogen oven,a microwave oven .a mac computer.toaster.coffe maker.webasco heater.two oil filled radiators.So l guess this year l will have to turn something off to use the heater figure just because l live on a boat l don,nt have to live in the dark ages

Usage is 100 - 300w depending on setting.

Edited September 28, 2015 by 14skipper

[MtB]

I thought red squirrels were a protected species.

 

I hope you found a suitable home for it...

[14skipper]

very good mike,unfortunately the squirrel was driving me nuts covering boat in soot and fumes and so it was put out of its misery and put down. humanly smashed over the head with a club hammer and told to skip it.

Edited September 28, 2015 by 14skipper

[MtB]

That's a shame, I'd have given you £500 for it...

 

[14skipper]

not if you had seen the state of it,was disintegrating from inside out .had it looked at and it appeared to have been cooked to death.

[MtB]

Lol, I was only teasing!

 

In that case not a penny over £499...

[14skipper]

Deal !

[magnetman]

The squirrel appeared to have been sprayed with red engine block (VHT) paint

 

I sprayed it on Vauxhall Nova engine once it looks rather similaror was it enamelled?

 

If enamelled I'd have thought there would be an eBay opportunity for the doors

Edited September 29, 2015 by magnetman