Villager Woodburning, Multifuel, Gas
and electric Stoves
Villager stoves
Most woodburning and multi-fuel stoves can be run with
the doors open or closed. To enjoy an open fire we can
provide a spark guard, which is available as an optional
extra. It is worth remembering that with the doors closed,
stoves can burn fuel up to 60% more efficiently than
open fires, making them a very economical and fuel efficient
source of heat. Where a hot water boiler can be fitted,
we have included the heat output capacity.
A special
multi purpose stove operating tool is supplied as standard
with all Villager stoves. Note: Where the HETAS® "three
tick" Logo is shown against an appliance this indicates
that it has been Approved at the Safe and Fit purpose
HETAS® approval level. At this level HETAS® testing
and approval does not cover heat output ratings. The
kW ratings shown are claims by ourselves as manufacturers
from Villager own test work.Hot water and central heating.
Hot water and
central heating
For those stoves
which can be fitted with a boiler.
Before we talk
about boiler capacity and output, we must stress that
there is no absolute rule for calculating the amount
of heat that will be needed for a precise room area.
This is because there are so many factors affecting
the boiler's performance. For example, central heating
efficiency will be governed, not only by the number
and size of the rooms to be heated, but also by the
number of windows and doors and the degree of insulation
present. You will also need to take into account the
capacity of your hot water storage tank and the pipe
run required to link the system.
Providing the stove
is operating at its optimum efficiency, the following
may be used as a guide to give an indication of
what you can expect. Heat output is measured in watts
or kilowatts (kW). The old imperial calculation, still
preferred by some people, is measured in BTU's
(British Thermal Units). To convert watts to BTU divide
by 0.293. Therefore 2930 watts (2.93kW) becomes 10,000
BTU.
What size boiler output am
I likely to need?
The following is offered as
an example, not a definitive guide. Every litre of capacity
in a boiler provides about 86.5 watts (.865kW) or 295
BTU's.
As a very general guide an average 3 bedroom
house is likely to require a boiler output somewhere
in the region of 5.86 kW. to 8.79kW. or 20,000 to 30,000
BTU's, with 75% needed for central heating and 25%
for hot water.
Always seek professional advice
before making a final decision about a Stove.
We hope this information will
be helpful, but must emphasise that these figures should
only be used as a guide. A proper survey should be
carried out by a qualified heating engineer. Please seek
advice from The Hot Spot before a final order
is placed. Villager boilers are virtually maintenance
free.
Burning wood or solid fuels in a Villager
stove fitted with a boiler, can be a very cost effective
option. For one thing, a stove on a hearth is much
more pleasant to look at and enjoy than a blank radiator.
In addition the boiler will be virtually maintenance
free and almost certainly cost significantly less
to buy and install than some of the more square box
counterparts available. Please note: where HETAS® approval
is mandatory, any clip in boiler fitted, must be
manufactured from stainless steel.
Villager stoves