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Saturday March 13th 2010
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and implement the use of renewable energy.
Wood pellet heaters - frequently asked questions
What is a wood pellet heater? |
Wood pellet room heaters are an alternative way to heat a home using wood pellets. The CO2 released when energy is generated from wood pellets is balanced by that absorbed during the fuel's production. We call this a carbon neutral process. |
How big is it? Where will it go? |
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How much does it cost? |
They start from as little as £1,895 and can attract a £600 grant from EST |
How do you fill it up? How often does it need to be filled? |
It is filled through a hatch on the top of the stove. It is virtually impossible to predict how often it will need to be filled, this would depend on how often you use the stove, But a typical stove could use a 15 kg bag every few days. |
Does it need a lot of maintenance? |
Our stoves are highly efficient so produce very low percentage of ash. There is the occasional emptying of ash which can be used as a garden fertiliser. |
How is it operated? |
All of our stoves are electronically controlled so can work off a timer clock or can just be turned on using the control panel on the top of the stove for instant heat. |
Does it need a lot of maintenance? |
Maintenance is easy due to the high efficiency of the boiler. The boiler produces 1-2% ash, which is an organic, free fertiliser that can be easily spread on your garden. You may need to check the ash every couple of weeks. This depends on the model and fuel consumption. |
How is it operated? |
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Who installs it? How long will it take? |
Please click on our installation page for installation information. |
How soon can it be delivered? |
Most of our stoves only take a couple of days, unless you opt for a factory ordered colour. |
If I already have a conventional/biomass boiler for my central heating do I need a pellet stove? |
A pellet stove can be used for additional heat in a room and can work in conjunction with your central heating. It would also reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and reduce your heating costs. |
Can it heat my hot water? |
Yes, a number of the stoves in our range have a hot water facility which can run a central heating up to a 3-4 bedroom house or be added as an additional heat source for your current central heating system. |