Local biomass company answers your questions

Our client, Dryad Energy provide boiler servicing services for ETA and Froling biomass boilers which are more economic and eco-friendly than traditional gas or oil boilers.

Here are some common questions and answers about biomass boilers and stoves that Dryad install and service:

Boiler or stove, I’m confused

ETA, Froling and Grant Biomass Boilers can be installed in place of a standard boiler to heat radiators and for hot water. Stoves on the other hand, are used to heat a single room, usually in conjunction with other heating systems. A back boiler can be added to provide hot water. NB. Stoves are not eligible under the domestic RHI unless it is a pellet stove with a back boiler.

Chips, pellets or logs – which is best?

Chips – generally used to heat larger buildings or groups of houses.

Pellets – are much easier to use and much more controllable than logs and can run automatically in a similar way to gas or oil boilers. For ease, most of our pellet and chip burners use automatic fuel feeders, filling them at regular intervals.

Logs – you may need a lot of logs to heat a whole house, but they can be cheaper than pellets, especially if you have a good local supply.

Do I need permission?

You may not need planning permission, but you should check with your local authority. All new wood heating systems have to comply with building regulations.