To those that are buying a stove for
the first time, we offer the following
advice to help you purchase the
right stove for your needs.
The primary function of a stove is
to provide heat. Therefore, the most
important consideration when
purchasing a stove is the heat
requirements of the room it will
be placed in.
As a rough guide measure the room
and multiply height x width x
depth (in metres), divide this by 14,
this will provide the average
heating requirements for the
room in Kilowatts.
This formula is assuming that the
required room temperature is 20°c
with an outside temperature of 0°c.
Please remember this is for an
average room. The number of doors
and windows in the room and other
factors such as stairs leading off the
room may increase the heating
requirements. Similarly a well
insulated house may reduce the
heating requirements.
Example:
For a room measuring 4.9m x 4.9m
x 2.4m,
multiply 4.9 x 4.9 x 2.4
then divide by 14 which makes 4.1.
Heat output required 4.1Kw,
therefore a Becton Bunny multifuel
with a heat output of 1-5Kw would
provide sufficient heating for this room, unless there is excessive heat
loss from the room through
windows, doors and stairways, in
which case a Becton 7 with a higher
heat output up to 7kw would be
recommended.
You may also want to consider the
size of the stove in relation to
where it will be placed; more often
than not, this will be in a chimney
opening.
Regardless of your requirements, we
are sure you will find a stove within
this brochure that will add a warming
glow to the heart of your home. |
