keepdiggin 9,557 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Really would love to do this............Surrounded by forestry theres plenty trees that fall over... and you cant beat the real fire heat. After watching countryfile i would also like to look into sticking loads of solar panels in my field and getting a rent....... ffs crack on lab you`ll save a fortune. Pure money issues mate..........change of career for me as we speak so hopefully i can make something off it........... what you goin into? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Finn 2,914 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I`ve finally done it. I installed a heating system consisting of a woodburning boiler stove, a muckle great solar panel and a back up system gas boiler. All feeding a 260 ltr thermal store in the loft, My loft looks like Frankenstein's laboratory, but the system works great. All three systems heat the water in the store, which then heats the mains cold water, turning it into instant mains hot water. The solar has been providing a fair bit of heat already, so I might extend that part of the system when I have the cash. But the best bit is ,,,, How cool is that ! By my guess, the gas boiler will be redundant for most of the time and can be forced off, so that you have to stick a fire on for heat and water.. Lovely. Very nice! You'v got it made this winter. Though we wouldn't get away with those clearances over here. Not without heat sheilds anyway. ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,062 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 very nice its just getting logs now bit of effort in that good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sikastag_1 689 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Cracking mate, a mate of mine went dual fuel says its the best thing he done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,736 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Is there anything more manly than donning a padded shirt and wooly hat to split logs for your fire? I think not! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Is there anything more manly than donning a padded shirt and wooly hat to split logs for your fire? I think not! Playing with the chainsaw comes a close second! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 517 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Very nice mate. Ive just ordered a wood burning stove, getting it fitted in october. I will put some pics up. Just been out this afty and collected 2 van loads of driftwood already!! Canny wait!!! Edited September 11, 2013 by trappa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice mate. Ive just ordered a wood burning stove, getting it fitted in october. I will put some pics up. Just been out this afty and collected 2 van loads of driftwood already!! Canny wait!!!careful with the driftwood mate, the salt water in it ain't great for cast iron stoves, or so I was told somewhere once when I asked about using it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Really would love to do this............Surrounded by forestry theres plenty trees that fall over... and you cant beat the real fire heat. After watching countryfile i would also like to look into sticking loads of solar panels in my field and getting a rent....... ffs crack on lab you`ll save a fortune. Pure money issues mate..........change of career for me as we speak so hopefully i can make something off it........... what you goin into? Fencing.......:-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Really would love to do this............Surrounded by forestry theres plenty trees that fall over... and you cant beat the real fire heat. After watching countryfile i would also like to look into sticking loads of solar panels in my field and getting a rent....... ffs crack on lab you`ll save a fortune. Pure money issues mate..........change of career for me as we speak so hopefully i can make something off it........... what you goin into?Fencing.......:-) How you going to make money out of that? En Garde!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STRANGER 948 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Really would love to do this............Surrounded by forestry theres plenty trees that fall over... and you cant beat the real fire heat. After watching countryfile i would also like to look into sticking loads of solar panels in my field and getting a rent....... ffs crack on lab you`ll save a fortune. Pure money issues mate..........change of career for me as we speak so hopefully i can make something off it........... what you goin into? Fencing.......:-) Better sticking with pheasants. Trying to squeeze money out of farmers hands will put you in an early grave. Couldn't fit a rizla paper between there arse cheeks there that tight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice mate. Ive just ordered a wood burning stove, getting it fitted in october. I will put some pics up. Just been out this afty and collected 2 van loads of driftwood already!! Canny wait!!!careful with the driftwood mate, the salt water in it ain't great for cast iron stoves, or so I was told somewhere once when I asked about using it.. I had a little fire on the beach and the driftwood was burning blue and it stunk lol, is that the usual or is it just Hartlepool pollution?? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,557 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Really would love to do this............Surrounded by forestry theres plenty trees that fall over... and you cant beat the real fire heat. After watching countryfile i would also like to look into sticking loads of solar panels in my field and getting a rent....... ffs crack on lab you`ll save a fortune. Pure money issues mate..........change of career for me as we speak so hopefully i can make something off it........... what you goin into? Fencing.......:-) thought you did that already or do you mean the other type of fencing? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice mate. Ive just ordered a wood burning stove, getting it fitted in october. I will put some pics up. Just been out this afty and collected 2 van loads of driftwood already!! Canny wait!!!careful with the driftwood mate, the salt water in it ain't great for cast iron stoves, or so I was told somewhere once when I asked about using it.. I had a little fire on the beach and the driftwood was burning blue and it stunk lol, is that the usual or is it just Hartlepool pollution?? Lol in your gangs den 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice mate. Ive just ordered a wood burning stove, getting it fitted in october. I will put some pics up. Just been out this afty and collected 2 van loads of driftwood already!! Canny wait!!!careful with the driftwood mate, the salt water in it ain't great for cast iron stoves, or so I was told somewhere once when I asked about using it.. I had a little fire on the beach and the driftwood was burning blue and it stunk lol, is that the usual or is it just Hartlepool pollution?? Lol in your gangs den Aye if you class me and the dogs as a gang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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