Villager stove Useful Information

Most woodburning and multi-fuel stoves can be run with the doors open or closed. To enjoy an open fire we can provide a spark guard, which is available as an optional extra. It is worth remembering that with the doors closed, stoves can burn fuel up to 60% more efficiently than open fires, making them a very economical and fuel efficient source of heat. Where a hot water boiler can be fitted, we have included the heat output capacity.

A special multi purpose stove operating tool is supplied as standard with all Villager stoves. Note: Where the HETAS® "three tick" Logo is shown against an appliance this indicates that it has been Approved at the Safe and Fit purpose HETAS® approval level. At this level HETAS® testing and approval does not cover heat output ratings. The kW ratings shown are claims by ourselves as manufacturers from Villager own test work.Hot water and central heating.

Hot water and central heating

For those stoves which can be fitted with a boiler.
Before we talk about boiler capacity and output, we must stress that there is no absolute rule for calculating the amount of heat that will be needed for a precise room area. This is because there are so many factors affecting the boiler's performance. For example, central heating efficiency will be governed, not only by the number and size of the rooms to be heated, but also by the number of windows and doors and the degree of insulation present. You will also need to take into account the capacity of your hot water storage tank and the pipe run required to link the system.

Providing the stove is operating at its optimum efficiency, the following may be used as a guide to give an indication of what you can expect. Heat output is measured in watts or kilowatts (kW). The old imperial calculation, still preferred by some people, is measured in BTU's (British Thermal Units). To convert watts to BTU divide by 0.293. Therefore 2930 watts (2.93kW) becomes 10,000 BTU.

What size boiler output am I likely to need?

The following is offered as an example, not a definitive guide. Every litre of capacity in a boiler provides about 86.5 watts (.865kW) or 295 BTU's.

As a very general guide an average 3 bedroom house is likely to require a boiler output somewhere in the region of 5.86 kW. to 8.79kW. or 20,000 to 30,000 BTU's, with 75% needed for central heating and 25% for hot water.

Always seek professional advice before making a final decision about a Stove.

We hope this information will be helpful, but must emphasise that these figures should only be used as a guide. A proper survey should be carried out by a qualified heating engineer. Please seek advice from The Hot Spot before a final order is placed. Villager boilers are virtually maintenance free.

Burning wood or solid fuels in a Villager stove fitted with a boiler, can be a very cost effective option. For one thing, a stove on a hearth is much more pleasant to look at and enjoy than a blank radiator. In addition the boiler will be virtually maintenance free and almost certainly cost significantly less to buy and install than some of the more square box counterparts available. Please note: where HETAS® approval is mandatory, any clip in boiler fitted, must be manufactured from stainless steel.

Villager Stoves Boiler Information - Product Specifications