Eco Isle

15/09/2018

Eco Isle are now HETAS registered stove installers since the beginning of 2018 and the stove install season continued through the summer heat. They're really coming in to their own now. I'm told it's way over time that I updated the page with some pictures to give an idea of what folk may like. Here's the first. It's a Henley Elite G1. Stove and hearth supplied by Dealgan Fireplaces

07/06/2016

Forgot to take a 'before' picture as usual but this was re using the original surround and removing the black steel arched insert.
We then extended the black granite hearth and brick faced the side of the opening that we enlarged.
Finished off by a custom steel register plate at the top to tidy things up.
Not needed just at the moment but this Stanley Oisin will pump out great heat when the time comes.

08/05/2016

Just finished another SEAI grant aided Solar job. Big house so 50 tubes and 300L hot water cylnder to comply with Part L building regs.
As you can see, it was nice and sunny the day we finished, our main man on the roof needed a rest! Baths all around today..

31/03/2016

On top of heads at the moment but this was a very satisfying job. New condensing boiler, heating control upgrade and solar hot water. Solar hooked up on Tuesday and two great bright profile days to show what it does. So much water that we connected the dishwasher to the hot water system today.
All done per part L building regs and SEAI specifications hence qualifying for a total of €1900 in grant aid plus tax credits under the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme.

07/12/2015

Enamel Stanley Tara installed to replace a previous economy stove that wasn't quite performing. Flue upgraded to 6" from 5" supplied by Oriel Flues. Hearth by Damien in Dealgan fireplaces and tiling by Cormac Myres.
The overall look is even better in the flesh and thanks for your 'like' and favourable comments Susan..

04/11/2015

This has been a slow burner but very interesting and challenging work. Combining Georgian building techniques with the best of the latest tech including a customised thermal store in the attic and ground floor underfloor heating in a breathable limecrete floor. Not to mention Stephen's high tech wiring everywhere...!!!

Thanks to Stephen and the patience of the lads, not least the craftsmanship of the two P's...you know who you are!) it's turning out really well... Now involved in a similar old renovation close by..
If this is your thing, have a look at this article:
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/period-restoration-most-satisfying-renovation-is-an-inside-job-1.2233567

Part four of this series looks at working on the delicate interiors of older properties

06/10/2015

On the Carpentry side, here are two custom made shelving/storage units for the Marist Parochial House. Patrick measured up, designed and made these from oak veneered MDF supplied by Fearon Developments

04/10/2015

Blacksmith bellows installed in 'The Wee House' this week..
This will be a cosy place to be this winter..

30/09/2015

Boiler service time...! Had a call about a boiler's first start up of the year going badly... emitting lots of smoke... Simple fix, after non use, the hydraulically operated flap on the RHS of the riello burner had seized.. ie, fuel and no air... Then we were asked to do a much overdue service and pics are attached... It's a 1985 burner and old firebird popular boiler but after cleaning, adjustment, change of nozzle and corroded fuel line we got a 91% efficiency reading from the gas analyser. Not bad, seeing as the latest condensing boilers do 97% efficiency at best...
Don't jump to a change of boiler, make sure what you have is working at it's best and insulation is key. Once the heat is in the house, keep it in..
First pictures show inside combustion chamber... Door gasket perished and collapsed, losing heat. 2 mm of soot build up is like 25mm of insulation so it takes longer for heat to get to the water inside the jacket... If you do nothing else, take it apart and scrape off the grunge..
Next picture is inside the sedimenter... I actually had cleaned some of this out before I remembered to take a picture..
The crud will reduce the life of the burner oil pump... at that stage, if the burner is older than 10 years you'd be as well change it at a cost of €300+... an oil pump alone is now circa €100.. So, simply switch off the oil supply, unscrew the bottom of the sedimenter/filter and clean it out.
Also, look for a filter/sedimenter mounted sideways in the fuel line.. This is next to useless as the water and debris needs to settle at the bottom.. yes, we often see this... If you need any advice feel free to give us a call...

30/09/2015

We recently got a call from someone who had a stove for about 18 months but it was no longer drawing properly and wanted us to change it from a rear flue outlet to top outlet.
We did so by opening up the fireplace but this is what we found in the flue... Make sure you use clean fuel and get them swept annually..

14/09/2015

Yeah, I know it's been a while since we updated but we have been busy.... Boiler services and heating repairs are a big thing just now, but aren't that interesting as a post.... but, simple things can make that boiler let you down and/or waste fuel so get it serviced..

Just to keep our followers informed, and not overloaded.. I'll start with our most recent project first and update daily ish..

We installed a 5kw Clearview stove in a challenging situation. Original steel insert, fireback and infill had to be removed without disturbing the flue or brick surround, then rebuild and clad the opening with slips from matching delicate reclaimed Belfast cinder brick..
The finish turned out great and the clients delighted, I'm glad to say.. Well done to Patrick and Derek on this project and Damien from Dealgan Fireplaces for the matching slate to complete the finish of the hearth.... These stoves really pump out heat and make the most of the fuel you put in.