 Oil
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| Can
I use a balanced flue with an oil stove? |
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There is no balanced flue option available. |
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| What
type of fuel does an oil stove burn? |
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C2 Kerosene conforming to BS2869. |
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What type of oil supply method is required? |
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A gravity oil supply must be used (the
oil tank being higher than the hearth) although an oil lift pump
can be used if the storage tank is lower. |
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| Do
I need a flue liner? |
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Yes a flue liner must always be used
unless the correct diameter prefabricated flue system is constructed
see document “The Flue”. |
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| Can
I use a time clock? |
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Yes you can use a time clock and room
thermostat however this does not turn the stove off and on but regulates
the heat out put from minimum to maximum or any set point between.
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| What
type of fuel effect does an oil stove use? |
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A coal effect as standard. |
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| Can
I leave an oil stove running for long periods of time? |
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Yes providing the stove is installed
and commissioned correctly and the weekly de-coking procedure is
carried out. For complete operating instructions. Click here |
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| How
often does an oil stove need servicing? |
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With normal operation the stove should
be serviced once per year. |
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| What
size heat output stove would I need? |
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We recommend that a specialist advises
you on the correct sized appliance however as a guide 1kW of heat
output will heat:-
10 m3 Poor insulated area
15 m3 Average insulated area
25 m3 Good insulated area
For more information about heating capacity click here |
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| How
efficient are the oil stove range? |
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Euroheat supply the Efel and Nestor Martin
ranges of oil stoves. They are industry leading in their levels
of efficiency. Our range of stoves depending on models are between
75 and 82% efficient.
Efficiency is very important as the higher the level the more heat
is returned to you the user, rather than passing up the chimney
and being wasted.
As an example for each £10 of oil burned an 80% efficient
Euroheat oil stove will return £8 of heat to you. While other
oil stoves can be around 60% efficient. Over a heating season by
installing an efficient Euroheat oil stove savings of £60-£240
could be achieved. |
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How much space do you need around the stove? |
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For more information about fireplace
clearances view installation guides click here |
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| Does
an oil stove smell? |
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There should be no smell from an oil
stove if it has been installed and commissioned correctly |
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| Is
there a regulatory body for oil similar to CORGI for gas?
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Yes OFTEC, ( Oil Firing Technical Association
) is the regulating body for oil installation and training. Click
to view OFTEC web site |
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| How
much is it? |
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Click here to down load the latest price
lists |
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| Can
the flue come off the back as well as the top? |
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Yes. For technical diagrams and their
index pages. Click here |
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| Does
it come with a plinth? |
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Yes. With all models except the Harmony
1 and 2 where it is an option. Click here for technical information. |
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| Can
the stove be automatically lit with a time clock control ? |
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No the stoves although they have electric
ignition need to have the oil supply turned on manually and the
igniter depressed until ignition can be seen to have taken place.
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| Do
I need a hearth for a Euroheat oil stove? |
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If the cast iron plinth which is supplied
as standard with all models except the Harmony 1 and 2 is utilized
a hearth is not required. The only requirement is that the structure
on which it is placed can support the weight. If the cast iron plinth
is not installed a 12mm thick non combustible hearth must be utilized.
There is no requirement for a protrusion in front or to the side
. Full detailed information is available in the Building Regulation
information. Click here |
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| Can
i fit it myself? |
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Possibly. We recommend that stoves are
installed by qualified persons. Document J of the building regulations
advises on the requirements of installation. Link to the building
regulations. |
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| Does
it need electricity? |
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Yes. Electricity is required only for
ignition. During operation no electricity is required. In case of
electricity failure the stove can be ignited manually. |
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