changing gas back boiler to multi fuel stove

[Fourteen]

Just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to remove an inset gas fire with back boiler from a fireplace and replace with an inset multi fuel stove with back boiler? The gas fire is in a regular marble fireplace with proper chimney and is linked to the gas heating. Would the pipes to hotpress cylinder from gas backboiler work on multi fuel stove?

 

[DavyJones]

would depend on what installer you ask, i would say no, the pipes going to the gas burner are too small in diameter, you will need atleast 2 one inch pipes from solid fuel stove.

You may have to line the chimney, your installer will advice.

 

[sydthebeat]

is there not an issue of pressurisation to be dealt with??

 

[DavyJones]

is there not an issue of pressurisation to be dealt with??

Thats a good point, if it is a gas back boiler though, I assumed the system is old, so open vented.

Get some quotes, you won't be long finding out if it's a non runner.