wood burner help

[sashbash]

need some addvice thinking of getting a cast iron log burner how far up the chimney will i have to put the flu. The chimney draws well so can i just put about 3 foot flu up it ,do i need to seal the chimney around the flu or do i have to fit some flexie flu rite to the top hope someone knows

[dxmedia]

I'd personally flu to the top, if not for any other reason, you'll not be able to sweep the chimney in the same way, and rather than getting a build up of tar and a fire in a few years.  Do it properly once and save a lot of grief in years to come.

[Mutz]

Have a word with V8Moneypit, his wife use to sell them.

I do know that your better off heating wise to have exposed flue, as you then gain the heat from the chimney as well.

[mass199]

You don't need a flue if you've got a clay lined chimney.

If not fit a flexible flu from the top.

If in doubt seek advice from an expert and keep things within building regulations.

[V8MoneyPit]

If you run a short vitreous enamel flue into the chimney, you have to fit a registry plate to 'seal' off around the base of the chimney. It will need to be removable so you can sweep the chimney.

The chimney will need a smoke test, I believe.

Also, any stove installation now needs to be signed off by a qualified fitter to meet building regulations.

I can't say I'm an expert, but when the other half has been selling these for many years, some of it ends up rattling around in my otherwise empty brain  :lol:

Sarah has put some useful stuff on her web site. There is a link to the relevant building regs at the bottom.
http://www.naturalheating.co.uk/manuals-guides-i-9.html

HTH.

[sashbash]

cheers every one thanks for the info  :clap: