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    Is it possible to get hold of s/hand woodburners? I.e. people fitted them but couldn't be bothered with ash smoke etc, or people upgrading to bigger and better.
    Os is rocking horse droppings easier to get hold of?
    Ian.
    • CommentAuthorjoe.e
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    You get plenty advertised in the Cambrian Trader if you're in West Wales. When I was looking for one I saw some good deals on ebay too, although because they all tend to be collection only, in the end I bought a new one - I would have had to drive a few hundred miles to save a couple of hundred pounds, and it didn't seem worth it. I've sold one second hand myself, come to that.
    • CommentAuthorludite
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    My sister got hers off ebay. We were round there the other weekend to see it being fired up for the first time. She's really pleased with it. Like joe.e says. They are usually collection only - which can work in your favour as people from far away will be less interested. My sister only had to go 7 miles to get hers - for £80 I think.

    I think people get rid of their old ones when they fancy a change of size/style. Just like some people rip out perfectly good kitchens because they are not in fashion.
    • CommentAuthorCWatters
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    Make sure it's suitable for your hearth. Have you got a thick "construction hearth" or ?
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      CommentAuthorrichy
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    What make should one look for? I've had lots of stoves in my time and only found the basic box models by Jotul satisfactory as far as control, heat output, burning abilities and staying in overnight are concerned. Jotul are 99% cast iron, I've had a Villager, Morse, Yeoman which I didn't rate.

    I'm looking for a flat top glass fronted stove with back boiler, to heat 6 radiators and a 16 x 12ft room. Any recommendations?
    • CommentAuthorCWatters
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    Clearview make great stoves. I have a Solution 400 and it very controlable compared to the fire insert we have in another room. It has two seperatly adjustable air inlets and you can slow down the burning process without killing the fire. When it's burning right the flames look positively lazy. If I try that on our other fire it just goes out.
    • CommentAuthorheatnwater
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    be carefull buying second hand if it has a boiler on the back, if it was not installed correctly previously with no thermostats etc it may only have a year left of life after corrosion etc and you might have to pull it out and install a new one, if its built in thats major works so be carefull.
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      CommentAuthornigel
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    I have had Clearview for about 15 years and was always very happy with it.

    However I have recently put in a Douvre and I am surprised at how much better it is.
    I am able to control the burn so much more effectively and it seems to use less wood as well.

    I sold a Morso (not much good) on ebay recently that was over 15 years old for almost as much as a new one and had over 100 watchers.
    I cannot understand why so if you can find a local one advertised privately it might be a better bet.
    • CommentAuthorWindy
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2009
     
    Ive got an old Hunter, for £150 if youre interested. Not the best stove in the world, but its certainly second hand!
    • CommentAuthorsune
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2009
     
    Ebay is a good place to look. There are loads of makes out there with various differing qualities. It's a bit like buying a car - a ford is a fine make of car really and will do the job, but an audi is nice eh...also try your local papers and freeads, also try gumtree.
    Look for user reviews online, ask for recommendations. Clearviews have very PR and are good stoves, but you may be able to find makes of similar quality at lower prices. Morso also have a very good reputation and for good reason too.....
    You may need to get spares for the stove if the baffle, bricks, grate, glass, etc are worn or broken and that these can add to the price.
    Also bear in mind that it is best if your chimney is safe - which usually means insulating it - so bear in mind that your chimney products may cost more than the stove.
    Also look for clearance stoves from retailers - you may be able to find a stove with a small dent or scratch that is otherwise absolutely fine.
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