ᐅ Preparations for a Wood-Burning Stove with Water Heating

Created on: 15 Sep 2016 18:48
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jeti79
Hello everyone,

We are currently planning our new build and want to keep the option open to install a wood-burning stove later that can support the hot water supply.

Our heating system (gas condensing boiler and solar thermal system with a 300L (79 gallon) storage tank) will be located in the attic, and the wood stove would be installed in the living room on the ground floor. A ventilation system with heat recovery will also be placed in the attic, with the ventilation ducts running in a separate shaft next to the chimney.

What can I do now to at least prepare for the future installation of a wood stove with water heating?

- Are there empty conduits or sleeves that I could install now?
- An access panel behind the intended stove location?
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Goldi09111
15 Sep 2016 21:10
I'll quickly join in.

Are there any disadvantages to using a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery and a gas condensing boiler in the attic?
AOLNCM15 Sep 2016 21:29
Except in the case of a leak and the installation effort of the storage system, not that I am aware of.
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Bauexperte
15 Sep 2016 23:12
AOLNCM schrieb:
Except in the case of a leak and storage installation effort, not that I know of.

Have you ever heard of a basin beneath the hot water storage tank...?

I often notice that people draw conclusions from their own construction project to every other one; in other words: trying to present amateur experience as universally valid.

Regards, Bauexperte