Log burners

[Straight Shooter]

Put in brand new system around 8 months ago , its a dual system Lpg gas....has become the backup because of costs , the main system for the cottage is the STRATFORD ECOBOILER EB25HE = 125,000 btu s output , ticked all the boxes for our needs and price was good at £2100 .00 for the unit ....this runs 15 rads along with loads of hot water .....it does the job well ....down side it eats wood in cold weather....big time. secondary back up is wood burner only cheap crap off fleabay cost £320 12 Kw but does the job...never buy cheap crap again !!!!!! backup no 3 is fitted in my music room ( double garage ) its a RAYBURN ROYAL old one 60 - 70s this runs 1 rad at moment but adding 2 more lashings of hot water can cook on top plate ( kettle is always on ) main oven plus warming oven very very very cheap to run, easy to get parts....always keep a spare riddling wheel if you have a rayburn....plus spare fire board blocks the 9 inc x 5 inc type ( these cut easy with a tennon saw ) you do not need the fire bricks these are expensive, by FAR the RAYBURN is the best allrounder I paid £300 for it ten years ago BELT AND BRACERS this is the BEST for any prepper/survivalist ......and my pride n joy , backup no 4 barrel stove 8 Kw over the main garage...£100 its sort of ok backup no 5 wood stove I made from empty gas bottle can cook on it .....its alright if I have to bug out sharp, one thing S13 a good supply of dry well seasoned wood is a must for a winter supply you WILL need a min of 4.5 cords of wood ......cord of wood = 8ft long x 4ft wide x 4ft tall, I used 6 cords last winter and 2 tons of coal just for the stratford so when you go tenting....get yourself a trailer to bring home the wood.....you will not be doing much else pal.