Spider Cherry Picker Platform
Published May 16, 2012 | 
At Blakemore and Chell we invest in equipment to make sure we complete your job in the safest and most cost efficient way.
This gives you the peace of mind of a competitive quote without cutting corners and with the least fuss. One example of our investment is in the Spider 18.90 platform or Cherry Picker.
Any work at height often involves scaffolding and ladders, with our spider this is all bypassed making a quicker job and a lot less disturbance.
You may wonder why we need to work at this height – for new installations we have to put the flue liner down the chimney and we can do this really easily in the spider. Also, because the engineer is in the platform they aren’t in contact with your roof there’s less chance of any damage to your roof tiles or guttering when ladders are leant against them.
The Spider 18.90 can reach a maximum height of 18 metres and a sideways reach of 9 metres. It has an articulated boom with fly jib for greater versatility, is lightweight and easily transportable and has an excellent weight/horizontal outreach ratio.
Blakemore and Chell’s spider platform is agile and stable thanks to the variable track width for extra stability while travelling, and can work safely on different land heights.
£300 off Any Rayburn Cooker
Published January 31, 2012 | £300 off any Rayburn cooker* 
when you trade in any cooking appliance or boiler.
Offer ends 25th February 2012
Call Blakemore and Chell on 01538 382387 or
visit our Leek, Staffordshire showroom for more details.
Offer is available on consumer orders placed between 9th January and 25th February 2012. All orders must be received by the 25th February 2012. The £300 Trade – In allowance includes VAT. Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply. The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or Islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (eg Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. The consumer is responsible for full disconnection of the old trade in appliance from fuel supply and flue prior to collection. Any appliance fitted with a water boiler will need the system drained and the pipe-work disconnected. The primary flow will need to be capped and the primary return capped and fitted with a doc. We reserve the right to refuse to uplift the Trade – In appliance if it is not on a suitable hard standing surface with reasonable access. The Trade – In appliance must be the property of the customer. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that any outstanding finance or lease agreements are settled. Any liabilities relating to such agreements remain the responsibility of the consumer in perpetuity. Rayburn reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice. No cash alternative is available. No other offer must apply. Only one Trade – In can be used per customer. Purchases may be subject to a home survey.
Which Wood To Burn?
Published November 29, 2011 | Ever wondered which wood to use in your wood burning or multi fuel stove? You may not know it but we have a pretty comprehensive list of woods to burn in our firewood guide.
Our A-Y of woods from Alder to Yew ( we’re not aware of a wood beginning with Z yet) will guide you through the ease of chopping and typical burn characteristics of each type of fire wood. So next time you are getting some logs to burn on your wood burning / multi fuel stove or for your fire, take a few seconds to check which kind of wood you are getting – all woods are not created equal (especially for burning).
You can read our full wood burning guide on our website under the Wood & Multifuel stoves tab in our Buyers Guides
AGA Rayburn Cookery Demonstration
Published November 8, 2011 | Saturday 12th November from 10.45am until 2.30pm
Drop in and see Aga Rayburn’s accomplished Home Economicist demonstrate the superb versatility and cooking performance of the Rayburn range cooker.
Fuelled by oil, gas, solid fuel or wood, there is a Rayburn range cooker to suit every type of kitchen. Manufactured from cast iron and enamelled in a choice of colours, a Rayburn is guaranteed to transform your kitchen into a warm and welcoming space.
What are Smoke Exempt SE Stoves?
Published October 25, 2011 | Smoke Exempt appliances
Exempt appliances are appliances (ovens, wood burners and stoves) which have been exempted under the Clean Air Act 1993 or Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981. These have passed tests to confirm that they are capable of burning an unauthorised or inherently smoky solid fuel without emitting smoke.
The Clean Air Acts were originally introduced in the 1958 and 1968 to combat the smogs of this period caused by the widespread use of coal for home and industry. The smogs were blamed for the early death and ill health of many people. The Acts controlled the burning of coal in many of the cities and larger towns in the UK and were further updated and consolidated in the Clean Air Act of 1993.
Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an “unauthorised fuel” for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an “exempt” appliance (“exempted” from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area). The current maximum level of fine is £1,000 for each offence. If you are unsure whether you are in a Smoke Control Area your local authority will be able to advise you, they should also be able to advise you on approved appliances and fuel types that you can use.
Here at Blakemore & Chell we stock a range of DEFRA approved smoke exempt stoves. If you would like any more information on smoke exempt stoves or have any other heating related questions please call us on 01538 382387 or have a look through our online store
For more information on smoke control areas, appliances and fuels please visit the Defra website
New AGA Stretton SE Stove
Published October 25, 2011 | Blakemore and Chell are very pleased to announce that AGA are introducing a dedicated version of the highly popular Stretton Stove, the Stretton SE, which has achieved the combustion standards required to meet the Smoke Exemption requirements.
The Stretton SE is the latest addition to the AGA Stove range. Specifically designed to burn wood, and to burn it so efficiently as to meet the stringent requirements of the Clean Air Act – the low particulate emissions from the SE means that this product is fully approved to burn wood in smoke control zones (typically associated with urban centres of population)
This addition to AGA’s range of cast iron stoves once again underlines AGA’s continuing commitment to the market and you can expect further models as they expand the range.
The Stretton SE is a cassette style inset stove and operates on wood only, with a nominal heat output of 4.9kW, with 78.4% efficiency. It is suitable for burning wood only. It has been designed to be easy to install, has a removable shaker grate, ash pan, fire fence and front ash tray. It has the classic AGA black wire handle and will look equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting.
All figures are based on standard test refuelling cycles. As with all solid fuel appliances, increasing the fuel load over and above these standards will result in higher outputs.
Benefits
- Up to 78.4% efficient
- Easy slot in to 16” or 18” Fireplace
- Adjustable secondary air wash system for clean glass
- Rotating grate for easy de-ashing
- Suitable for burning wood only
- Cool touch black AGA handle
- Overnight burning capability
The Stretton SE will only be available as a dry model and with a Matt Black finish.
The AGA Stretton SE is only available in store and cannot be ordered through our online store. Please call us on 01538 382387 for availability and our best price.
Airflow Technology
The new Stretton SE uses Active Airwash Technology (AAT).
The interior construction of every AGA stove is individually designed and precisely engineered and the Stretton SE is an outstanding example; with hidden baffles, ducts and channels, so that air enters, circulates, leaves the stove in the most efficient way and keeps the glass clean. This is essential if you are to achieve the maximum heat output. Efficient fuel combustion is also the key to economy and low emissions.
Technical Specifications AGA Stretton SE
| Models | Efficiency |
Nominal Heat Output
|
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Flue outlet Dia only (mm) |
Flue Requirement |
Weight (kg) |
| Stretton SE | Wood – 78.4% | 4.9kW |
605mm |
482mm |
362mm |
153mm | Class 1 |
100Kg |
For any information on the AGA range of stoves please call Blakemore and Chell on 01538 382387 for information, advice and our best price.
New AGA Ludlow SE Stove
Published October 13, 2011 | Blakemore and Chell are very pleased to announce that AGA are introducing a dedicated version of the highly popular Ludlow Stove, the Ludlow SE, which has achieved the combustion standards required to meet the Smoke Exemption requirements.
The Ludlow SE is the latest addition to the AGA Stove range. Specifically designed to burn wood, and to burn it so efficiently as to meet the stringent requirements of the Clean Air Act – the low particulate emissions from the SE means that this product is fully approved to burn wood in smoke control zones (typically associated with urban centres of population)
This addition to AGA’s range of cast iron stoves once again underlines AGA’s continuing commitment to the market and you can expect further models as they expand the range.
The AGA Ludlow SE is a medium sized wood burning stove with a nominal heat output of 6.5kW, (and a maximum heat output of 9.7kW) with 76% efficiency. It has a removable shaker grate, ash pan, fire fence and front ash tray. It features the classic AGA black wire handle and will look equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting.
All Figures are based on standard test refuelling cycles. As with all solid fuel appliances, increasing the fuel load over and above these standards will result in higher outputs.
Benefits
- Up to 76% efficient
- Adjustable primary and secondary air intake
- Controllable tertiary airwash to keep the window clean
- Rotating grate for easy de-ashing
- Suitable for burning wood only
- Top or rear flue outlet option
- Cool touch black AGA handle
- Overnight burning capability
The AGA Ludlow SE is only available in store and cannot be ordered through our online store. Please call us on 01538 382387 for availability and our best price.
Airflow Technology
The new Ludlow SE uses Active Airwash Technology (AAT).
The interior construction of every AGA stove is individually designed and precisely engineered and the Ludlow SE is an outstanding example; with hidden baffles, ducts and channels, so that air enters, circulates, leaves the stove in the most efficient way and keeps the glass clean. This is essential if you are to achieve the maximum heat output. Efficient fuel combustion is also the key to economy and low emissions.
Technical Specifications AGA Ludlow SE
| Models |
Nominal Heat Output
|
Efficiency |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Height to centre of rear flue (mm) |
Flue outlet Dia only (mm) |
Flue Requirement |
Weight (kg) |
|
|
Ludlow |
Wood |
6.5kW |
76% |
588mm |
454mm |
456mm |
469mm |
125mm |
Class 1 |
77Kg |
For any information on the AGA range of stoves please call Blakemore and Chell on 01538 382387 for information, advice and our best price.
Companion Sets
Published October 11, 2011 | New companion sets have just arrived in our showroom in Leek. There’s a wide choice of styles to suit any room. If you haven’t paid any attention to your companion set since Winter (or you haven’t got one) why not visit Blakemore & Chell?
Log Baskets
Published October 4, 2011 | No fireside is complete without a log basket for your wood and kindling. Blakemore and Chell’s new range of log baskets have just arrived at our showroom in Leek, Staffordshire. Rattan, Wicker, Tapered, Square or Round we have a wide choice to suit your style from Country Cottage to Contemporary.
Free ‘Light a Fire’ Starter Pack
Published September 15, 2011 | Free ‘Light a Fire’ starter pack* with every AGA stove purchased until 15th October 2011.
Nothing quite compares to the warmth of a real fire. With summer now behind us and colder nights creeping in, we thought we would treat you to a cosy night in – well, two nights in fact!
Using the right kind of wood is essential to producing the best heat efficiency, which is why we recommend the use of high quality kiln dried logs with all our AGA wood burning or multi-fuel stoves.
*Terms and conditions:
*The “Light a Fire” Starter Pack is supplied by Woody Products and includes high quality kiln dried logs, kindling and a “Fire Magic” lighter, sufficient to light a stove twice. Terms & Conditions apply. Requires the purchase of an AGA woodburning or multi-fuel stove between 1st September and 15th October 2011.
All orders must be received by close of business 15th October 2011. Normal terms and conditions of sale apply. The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in the Republic of Ireland.
No cash alternative is available. AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
Selected Products
 Rayburn 499K Heatranger Oil Fired Heating Cooker |
 45 degree Elbow 5” Gloss Single Wall Flue Stove Pipe with Sweeping Hatch |
 Increaser 7” to 8” Matt Single Wall Flue Stove Pipe |