piranha ?

It would appear that you are suggesting that the dogs can differentiate between BG nationals and British nationals. I think you need to re-think this.

I am not into scaremongering, but I really hope you all have Carbon Monoxide detectors. It really is a silent/tasteless/odourless killer, and the main culprit is incorrectly fitted/poorly serviced appliances. None of the appliances described here sound particulaly healthy and would cause me concern ...

Great post Sharon.

I'll no doubt be in touch when I get out there

and yes after a few months we get black marks up the chimney area.. :? From fumes leaking through a poorly sealed chimney or heat/smoke escaping from open doors on your stove? If it's the former you should fit a flexible liner, which will not only be better for your health, but also give you a more...

We have had for the last 3 years a wood burning stove that serves all the radiators in the house and yes after a few months we get black marks up the chimney area..but a coat of paint sorts it out - as to the quality of paint .. it's not Bulgarian - it's what you pay!! Also check that your door wil...

There should be no draughts from a properly sealed stove. With the door shut (with a proper firerope seal) the flue should exit the stove(again this should be sealed where it exits the stove) and enter an existing chimney or carry on outside with a rigid flue. Most stoves I have seen where there are...

Jerico wrote:Maybe the dog will dig her up!

LOL

Also, can you plumb it into an existing central heating as a supplementary heat source or do we have to replace the stove?

Short answer is yes. But I would want to make sure of the fitters credentials / experience before letting someone start the install/conversion.

Barbara Woodhouse must be spinning in her grave