Are back boilers still legal UK?
Back Boiler Legislation The UK Government has declared a few regulations. Back boilers which have been updated to new back boilers are still allowed, old back boiler usage is illegal. The gas fire with the old back boiler is still allowed to be used.
How does a stove with back boiler work?
The boiler usually has a heat exchanger enclosed at the rear of the burning chamber and a hot water output at the top and a cold water feed at the bottom of the chamber. The hot water cylinder usually is attached to a gravity water feeder, with an overflow vent to prevent excess pressure build up.
Can you connect a log burner to a combi boiler?
Yes it is possible, but not without a certain amount of expense and upheaval. The problem is that the combi is a sealed pressurised circuit (water under pressure within the pipes) but solid fuel stoves (with one or two exceptions) are open vented (have an open pipe in the loft as a safety feature in case of boiling).
Can I use back boiler stove without water?
Operating a boiler stove without water would certainly invalidate any manufacturer’s warranty but also provide you with limited heat, as the air in an empty tank also acts like insulation limiting the heat output of the stove. This would be most apparent in boiler stoves where the boiler is of the ‘wrap- around’ type.
Do they still make back boilers?
Back boilers are no longer being manufactured and are being replaced by modern units that are more efficient, compact and safer. If your property has a back boiler that’s either given up or you simply want a more modern heating system, most professionals will advise you to move on to a combi boiler.
Are combi boilers cheaper to run than back boilers?
Energy-efficiency Back boilers are around 78% energy-efficient, while modern combi boilers are over 90% efficient. Government regulations require a boiler installed to be over 86%. So even if you wanted a new back boiler installed, it wouldn’t be possible.
Can log burners heat the whole house?
With the right information and approach, a wood burning stove can be used to heat not just the room it sits within, but an entire home. Each fine detail, from the way you stack the logs to the placement of your stove, can change the efficiency with which your fire burns.