The majority of them claim that they have certified efficiency rates of 70-75% - with one or two of the higher end manufacturers claiming a few % more. Please note they claim efficiency levels on the most efficient fuel also - so actual efficiency depends on type/quality of fuel used.How much should we expect to pay? How efficient are they?.
In fact, I think open fires should be banned under the next round of building regs. I don't care what romantic notions people have about them, they are just simply so inefficient. Not to mention that heat loss continues even when they're not in use - with that big perforation in the fabric of the building that is the chimney.
Thanks fmc,
I must look into the Mulberry yeats, have you heard of a stove called olymberyl olive? I've seen them for sale local but can't seem to find anyone to give me feedback on them?
Thanks