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(9 March 2018, 22:59)Pete Grey Wrote: In our 1960s bungalow we have a “little wenlock” multi fuel stove we burn “stoveheat premium” smokeless fuel.

When reasonably stoked up it cuts out the central heating, and keeps the whole place warm, the chimney and internal wall act as heat store, in winter we never let it go out.

Last winter we used 30 25kg bags of fuel. It was the best buy we ever made.

That's a great little stove Pete. AGA are expensive to buy, but you get what your paying for.

Approx 2kg of fuel per day to keep your bungalow warm is exceptional.

We had similar efficiency using our multi-fuel unit, but have now installed a full-on solid fuel furnace feeding classic radiators. The new system gives far more consistent warmth throughout the house, but to do so consumes a lot more fuel. We budget for the furnace to eat its way through around 30kg per day over the whole heating season, while the stove (12Kw) would consume around 10kg.

BTW our primary fuel for the furnace is Lignite which we are able to source locally at around £ 1.20 / kg so in cost terms the solution is better than it first appears.

The downside of Lignite is that its dirty material to handle, and creates a lot of ash.