Oil fired boiler has died

We had hoped the old oil fired boiler would get us through this winter until we were ready to install a new MVHR system with air to air source heat pump, and wood burning stove. However, its not to be, and 2 weeks into our project it has died. The fuel supply pump inside the boiler (not the water pump) died and would be quite costly to replace. We were also low on oil in the tank so would have required a new delivery of oil. So we decided it was time to take out the central heating system and fire up the open fire. We checked the chimney to make sure it wasn't blocked and lit our first fire. These open fires are hugely inefficient and it amazes me just how much heat goes up the chimney! I pretty much spend the whole day in the living room working on my computer and have to constantly pile new logs onto the fire to keep it going. Its not the most environmentally friendly way of heating the house but it will get us through until we can think about a new system. Skirting board makes very good kindling too!








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