Smcmullan88

forgot this bit sorry: Both levers control the air flow into the stove itself. When using the direct air supply, the function of the stove is still exactly the same, but the air is just drawn in from outside rather than from the room. so all good then go with direct external air supply ?

reply from the supplier below, does this make sense and is it good / bad / indifferent? Also can you control the amount of air coming in through the Vent? When using the direct air supply, all of the stove’s air will be drawn from the duct. Thanks

fair points I have asked the question and will see what they respond. I would imagine though it is probably only the really expensive stoves that are drawing the air in from the duct on the primary and secondary only. I am sure the stoves that can be added to be the kit probably don’t offer the same control. Probably still worth having anyway judging by what you are all saying rather than not having. Thanks

I understand this all your points are very valid so thank you for this. The issue I have is people are saying they manufactures often lie about the room sealed part and there is no way for a truly room sealed stove. The direct air kits are the bit I am talking about leaking - the smoke only goes up the flue therefore no co2 will leak from the air kit but cold air will get in when the stove is not in use. This is my biggest concern. We have a very cold and draughty house in the winter. We do not want to add to the problem. This is why I’m torn. Thanks

We are having a stove fitted which is 5kw nominal output and will insert into a chimney breast on an external wall. The stove supports an external air source using a direct air kit but we can’t decide whether to get this or not. Due to regulations because our stove is 5kw or under and the house built before 2008 (2003 to be precise) we don’t have to put this in. However I have seen so much conflicting advice on this and wondered if anyone had any advice or thoughts? Things that concern me about the direct air: 1. A draught from the stove when not in use 2. Drilling a hole in the external wall for not much of an additional benefit 3. The “room - sealed” stove being leaky so when the stove is off it makes the room colder. Things that concern me not getting the direct air: 1. Enough draw to fuel the stove (this should be fine i would imagine) 2. A cold draught pulling across the room from other sources to fuel the fire Any advice would be appreciated and for the record here is the stove: Ecosy Newburn 5 Wide https://www.stoveworlduk.co.uk/ecosy-newburn-5-wide-idyllic-5kw-defra-approved-ecodesign-multi-fuel-stove-5-year-guarantee Thanks

Hi, New here and looking for advice on adding new things to the house such as wood burning stove, solar panels and other ways to be more efficient given current energy crisis. Looking forward to all the advice. thanks