Canal Boat stove installation

The Hobbit stove is the perfect small stove for installing in a narrow boat. Below is information relating to the installing of solid fuel appliances in small craft.

The compact proportions of The Hobbit Stove make it a great choice for installation in a small craft or canal boat where space is at a premium.

We are able to offer a complete narrow boat stove installation kit which is in complete accordance with the

Boat Safety Scheme.

Please contact us to discuss your narrow boat stove installation

The canal boat stove was designed from the outset with this type of installation in mind and conforms to the construction and performance requirements of BS EN 13240. It also incorporates the necessary features to ensure that all the requirements of the British Standard code of practice BS 8511:2010 can be met when it is installed in a small craft.

BS 8511:2010

Code of practice for the installation of solid fuel heating and cooking appliances in small craft

This British Standard code of practice was published by BSi in Feb 2010 and came into effect in Feb 2011. The code covers appliance selection, design considerations, installation requirements (including chimney arrangements), inspection and testing, and necessary safety information concerning maintenance and the safe use of solid fuel appliances on boats.

SOLIFTEC

The Solid Fuel Technology Institute (Soliftech) have produced some simple guidance which describes what installing to the new BSi code means in practice

Click here for Canal Boat Stove Guidance PDF

The Canal Boat Safety Scheme

The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) was established by British Waterways and the Environment Agency to promote all aspects of safety on boats on inland waterways.

The BSS website contains a great deal of information on all aspects of safety in respect of boats, their installations and components.

Click here to link to BSS website

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