Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler

A multifuel stove can heat radiators and provide hot water for your home. This can save money on heating bills.

Adding a wood burning stove with a built in back boiler to an existing central heating system is straightforward and can be done by a qualified plumbing engineer. This article explains the process.

Features

When a stove is equipped with an engine, the heat generated by burning wood or another fuel is used to heat water in a hot-water cylindrical device and to warm the space. A boiler stove is also able to heat radiators in the home. We have a large variety of multifuel stoves, including back boilers. All are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

A standard wood stove produces heat in one direction, as it passes through the flue outlet that is located inside the firebox. A multifuel stove equipped with back boilers will produce more energy because the heat is distributed across multiple directions efficiently. This means that more heat is directed to the room and less heat is wasted through a flue outlet.

By running a pipe, you can transfer the heat produced by a multifuel woodburning fire place with the boiler to another room. This can be used to heat a hot water cylinder, radiators or even a nonpressurised shower. A thermostat is typically installed to keep track of the temperature of the hot water tank and turn on the pump for the radiators when the temperature reaches. This prevents the hot water from running out and ensures that the hot water cylinder is able to provide a steady supply of hot water for domestic use.

The CSB multifuel stove with a back boiler boasts an impressive power output of 21kw. It can be used to power a whole home via the central heating system or a domestic hot water cylinder. The CSB is a stove that can be used in a variety of ways that can burn wood logs, anthracite coal, Briquettes, as well as 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 central heating systems (not compatible with pressured systems). The CSB comes 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 comes with an inbuilt water tank that is able to heat domestic hot water supply and even radiators in 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 type of multifuel stove with back boiler is the wraparound boiler stove, which features an water tank that runs along the sides and back of the firebox. This means that the boiler part of the stove effectively hugs the firebox, which increases the efficiency of heating and power output. Wraparound boiler stoves are available from a range of leading manufacturers including Stratford and Hunter Stoves.

Another option is the clip-in stove, which has a water tank which replaces the firebricks at the rear of the stove's firebox. These stoves cannot produce large amounts of hot water due to the fact that the boiler tank is smaller than the one of a wraparound stove.

There are a variety of ways you can fit multifuel stoves with back boiler to your system However, the most common is to install it as a radiator inside the vented central 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.

You can also set up an electric wood stove with back boiler by connecting it to a multi-coil hot tank or a heat accumulator. In this case, your stove will heat your hot water tank prior to sending it to your radiators using the thermostatic valve. This is a more difficult installation process and Multifuel Stove With Back Boiler must be performed by a qualified heating engineer.

A multifuel stove with a rear burner that's not installed correctly could be dangerous. This is because, when the stove is being used the water in the boiler is converted into steam, which could cause the system to explode if not properly vented.

Fuel supply

The heat generated by the stove's combustion can be transferred to a tank of water via a boiler unit that is integrated into the back. This allows you to harness the heat and use it within your home, reducing your energy bills and carbon footprints. It also makes the stove more efficient as it stops heat from going up the chimney. This system is usually referred to as a wetback wood burning stove, or a back boiler stove.

Modern multifuel stoves that look attractive and come with a back boiler include a hot water cylinder that is pre-installed. You can connect the stove to the hot water system in your home to heat your taps as well as radiators. Some older boiler stoves have a separate hot-water cylinder, or the boiler could be placed in a movable box that can be positioned over the fire chamber.

This model has a huge firebox that has a large ceramic glass window that is complimented by an " advanced air wash system' to ensure a clear view of the flames. The large stove also has both top and bottom (Primary and Secondary) air vents to enable simple yet effective control over the heat and burn rate output. The chrome door handle and air control give the stove a stylish look.

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

The 'Elegance B' models come with 4 water ports (2 x flow and 2 x return) on the rear of the stove. These can be shut off if only one water heating circuit is needed. If plumbed correctly these stoves are able to heat up to ten radiators of average size as well as the hot-water system for domestic use.

We offer a wide range of wood stoves with back boilers that are available from the leading manufacturers in the UK. We also have a huge variety of parts for boiler stoves, thermal stores, pumps and spares for these models, so we can help you with all of your enquiries.

Installation

There are many ways to connect a boiler stove to your central heating system. It is possible to connect it to a combi-boiler by using a special adaptor or you can install a thermal storage that will allow your wood burning stove to supply the hot water system on its own (this requires a separate header tank to be installed in the loft). You can also give priority to hot water by connecting loops for radiators and heat loss radiators through injector tees to the boiler stove and feeding the system from there. A thermopile thermostat could be used to regulate the pump within the radiator loop. This will ensure that the system runs only after the stove has heated the hot water tank.

It is possible to add a wood stove that has a back boiler to an existing heating system. It depends on the plumbing system and layout, but modern open vented systems can be connecting to a boiler stove little effort or expense. Before installing a multifuel back boiler it is best to consult an HETAS-certified professional, a plumber or installer experienced with wet systems.

A typical system would comprise the thermal store and hot water accumulator tank, and a wood burner with back boiler fitted in 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 the size of 22mm or 28mm pipes using compression fittings.

The thermal store is an enormous tank that can hold lots of heat. It is connected to the stove and radiators through a system of pipes and tees. The loop of radiators is controlled by a thermostatic switch which only allows the heating to be turned on when the hot water in the system has reached 55 deg C.

A popular option is the CSB multi fuel wood burner with back boiler. It is a powerful stove which can power up to 10 radiators throughout your home. It can burn a wide variety of fuels, including coal, logs peat, smokeless fuel and peat. The CSB is also compatible with an additional heating source like a biomass pellet boiler or log gasifier.