http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ 'build green' en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:39:32 +0000 http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/heating-help-needed#post-39 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:49:53 +0000 truenorth 39@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>Afternoon all</p> <p>We bought a beautiful old barn conversion last Nov and it is fab. It was originally built in 1320 and converted around 87/88. As lovely as it is it's bloomin cold. We've replaced all rads for larger, period ones and upgraded the boiler to a modern, efficient one. All rads are the correct btu for each room, but it's still blumin' cold.</p> <p>The walls are approx 2ft solid stone, and we've mainly got vaulted ceiling (we live upstairs and sleep/wash downstairs). As is usual the windows are pretty small too.</p> <p>Who can I call to come and give me advise? I'm almost thinking I might need a thermal image producing to show where the cold spots are. But then it would be great if someone could convert that into a series of things that need doing. Architect, builder etc?</p> <p>We're not sure how much insulation was used and we'd have to strip the plasterboard or tiles from the roof to check. Neither I'd rush to do!</p> <p>I'm in the Manchester area. Was hoping someone may know of a heating expert that could tell us if the heat us being lost through the walls or windows or roof etc. At least if we know we can make a decision of whether we do it or not. At the moment the rads are piping hot but the rooms chilly.</p> <p>Many thanks<br /> True North </p> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/pellet-stoves#post-5 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:55:18 +0000 admin 5@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>I'm interested in pellet stoves as a component in an eco heating system as they seem to offer a convenient and effective solution. However, I have a number of concerns in regard to fuel in terms of its availability, quality and the dependence on suppliers.</p> <p>Does anyone have experiences or information that they can share? </p> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/heating-a-chapel-conversion#post-8 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:02:58 +0000 comment_poster 8@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>jbm1967 asks an interesting question on the main site about <a href="http://www.mybarnconversion.com/2007/07/10/air-source-heat-pump/#comment-1220">heating</a>:</p> <blockquote><p> I live in a chapel conversion built in late 18th century. It has a 20ft high ceiling in main room and this room is 36 ft x 36ft. I installed underfloor heating in this main room and it works well (can get room to about 21 c in winter previous year with rads 18.5c tops). All other rooms have conventional rads and are all warm enough. The problem I have is with oil consumption. I use 1200 ltrs a month from approx Oct - May. Yes seriously 1200 ltrs a month and at £0.60 a ltr I’ll soon be going bankrupt. I have insulated under the ufh and in the loft but there is nothing I can do to the walls (grade 2 listed building with lath and plaster walls) I cannot decide if air source pumps is the way to go or something like a wood pellet stove. I need about 33kw (and due to heat loss running this almost constant) Anyone got any ideas how I can save money in the long term?</p> </blockquote> http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/topic/ground-source-heat-pumps-v-air-source-heat#post-10 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:36:02 +0000 Barney 10@http://forum.mybarnconversion.com/ <p>Looking on the site about ground source heat pumps it says that cost of installation is comparible. I have been quoted £16000.00. This is much more than a traditional heating system. We are also looking at the air source pump. We have been told that the gound source heat pump is the most efficient but are also looking into the air source option coupled with air exchange. Can you enlighten me further. Would be interested in other comments which may be helpful.</p> <p>Barney </p>