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Thanks for the info guys. @Alan Ambrose can you point me in the right direction to where i can view the BC regs? Currently looking through this in addition to the other links provided above https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/combustion-appliances-and-fuel-storage-systems-approved-document-j

Err i kind of already started 😅 Yep got them both I'm comfortable doing the masonry work as it's all cosmetic. Just need to find the accurate info on what clearances (top bottom and sides) are allowed to be so I can get that bit sorted out since I plan to lower the wood beam as well as re model the brick work. There's already a flue liner, register plate, stove with notice plate and all the other hardware installed from before so I'm happy to get a hetas person in to make/advise on the required changes Needed for the reinstall/sign off.

I posted a few months ago about a pre installed wood burner that I inherited when but was experiencing poor performance with the heat output etc. I've recently started dismantling the brick work around the fire place in the hope improve things but this has raised some additional questions around the original install... Firstly, by me modifying the install.( I plan to fit a rear flue adapter to replace the current top outlet configuration in order to bring the stove forward into the room a bit more) Does this mean I need to get the install re-certified? If so what's the process as a diyer? Second there are a few questions around some aspects of the original install... 1. The register plate sits in a groove cut into the masonry and is pretty secure. ( You need to push it up and wiggle it out at an angle it to remove it) however it's not mechanically fixed in place... Should it be? 2. The flue pipe that joins the stove to the flue liner is an offset bend made of two pieces that slot together. When I dismantled them to remove there was no sealant between any of the joints. (Ive never had any issues with smoke entering the room or my co alarm going off) Just wondering if they should have been sealed for good measure? Lastly the clearance around the stove to the masonry... When I removed the stove I realised that it was fitted with a rear heat shield that was actually touching the back of the recess. I'll be removing this and fitting the rear flue adapter thus creating a gap at the back of the stove. Is there a specific minimum distance the stove needs to be from the rear and side masonry? Can't find anything pertaining to non combustible surfaces. Tia

So it looks like I've got a charnwood C4 or C5(would have to measure up to confirm when I get a chance) Yes it looks like it does support a rear flue adapter based on the info online. So that could be an option. Given the super limited clearance ive got no idea how they managed to fit the existing flue pipe to the top of the stove and fit it all in. Feels like this was definitely fitted into an undersized recess I think my first thing I need to do is get some of the brickwork out of the way and get a better idea of what I'm working with and my options.

I can plaster a wall neatly... (Hoping there's some transferable skill in there that helps with laying a brick properly!😂) In all seriousness though I can at least do the dismantling part. Then if need be get a brickie in to do the bit requiring a bit more finesse

I agree. That looks good @joe90 Mine in comparison just feels way too restricted with the small recess and the hood. Also realised that the back of the box on mine is practically touching the wall so not a good air space

No. Mine doesn't have it unfortunately

So I did some more investigation and thinking about how I might be able to pull the stove forward into the room a bit more. The current install has a double bend flue connection pipe similar the one pictured Would it be possible to replace that with a double 90 degree bend? The only thing is I don't have that 50cm gap shown in the image so not sure how I'd be able to get access in order to swap the parts. Any ideas?

Yeah to be fair I think the problem is down to the position of where it's been fitted. Hopefully something that's not too much hassle to sort out

Ha! Loads of people I talk to rave about how their wood burners heat the whole house....when I moved in I was all keen to see what all the fuss was about.... Not much it seems😂 maybe it's just a sub optimal install

Yes you can't sit too close to it for very long. You can feel a lot of heat coming off the box. The bricks get very warm to the touch. Just don't get much of that to the room unfortunately

Not able to pull the stove forward due to the lack of space into which it's been fitted...would need at least to remove the brick arch in order to pull it forward. I will give the fan idea it a go before I resort to pulling bricks out

It's closed off with a metal plate although there is a slight gap (less than 10mm) along one of the edges

It feels like it's all going into the brick hood Smoke goes straight up the chimney and out There's a metal flue and liner in the chimney.