I have four Edwardian fireplaces (100 years old). One of them is now in the garage awaiting a buyer (it's far too valuable to throw away). In its place is a modern, efficient, British-made multi-fuel stove. The Stovax Stockton 4 has a maximum output of just 4kW and it's very dinky but it weighs an absolute TON. Steve and I nearly ruptured our backs to carry it in. Clean-burn design allows the burning of smoky fuels like wood in smokeless zones, like where I live. Naturally, the installation has to be certificated. I now have TWO carbon monoxide detectors and a rather desirable certification plate behind my cellar door. It feels good to be certified ;-)Unashamed plugs go to Coalwood Heating Centre of Cheadle Heath, installation craftsman Stephen Pickford of Sandbach and chimney sweep J. Pomroy of Woodley. Better tradesmen you could not wish to find. They are true professionals who inspire confidence, who care about their customers and who do a first class job. The fact that they are certified and approved is reflected in their work. What more could you wish for when playing with fire?
The photographic record is here.
stripped floorboards next nick to finish the look
ReplyDeleteYou've got a good point there, UC. It'll LOOK good but it'll make the room colder (more draughts from below and less insulation), not to mention more echoey.
ReplyDeleteHaha, didn't look and thought that was a race name. Looks good though.
ReplyDeleteNice fire place, nothing beats real fire in my opinion. Much better than poxy central heating. Oh wise one I need to pick your brains, what's the Marlborough Downs Challenge like? It's just a bit far for me but I'm running short on idea's for my short distance event for run further. It's either that or the Long Tour of Bradwell a week after Lakelands (not likely!)
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ReplyDeleteMarlborough is a fast, undulating, runnable course with a few brief stiff climbs. The chalky countryside is beautiful and a real contrast to these parts. Pray for dry, sunny weather. I've booked accommodation in The Lamb Inn for Fri and Sat nights.
What's wrong with LToB the weekend after Lakeland? I got a PB last year after L100. You've still got yoof on your side ;-)
Are you doing L50? I gather from your blog you're doing the Housman 100 in May, correct?
Yep I'm doing the Housman :), I'm going to be doing the L100, Alison keeps scaring me saying it might be tough doing the LToB a week after. I remember how hard that was last year... Hmm maybe hmm
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to Alison (although she talks sense); keep fingers in ears and hum loudly. I PB'd on LToB last year and found it less tough than in 2009. However LToB was 2 weeks after L100 and I did have a 5k race and Dovedale Dipper intervening by way of recovery.
ReplyDeleteJust don't go fast on the L100 and you'll be fine.
Ha, I'll be honest from the way L100 has been described to me I don't think fast will be anywhere in my game plan. I think my best bet is to see how I feel after the Housman then decide after that (I know it's not as hard but still) just as a benchmark as I've not done 100 yet.
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