Wood Oven Anyone?

dulux

Hi I am buying a wood oven to install into a kitchen extension I am building. One of these - http://www.fornobravo.com/residential_pizza_oven/casa_pizza_oven.html
the casa80 31 inch oven to be exact. I was wondering has anyone got one or has anyone used one in Ireland?

Minder

dulux wrote: »

Hi I am buying a wood oven to install into a kitchen extension I am building. One of these - http://www.fornobravo.com/residential_pizza_oven/casa_pizza_oven.html
the casa80 31 inch oven to be exact. I was wondering has anyone got one or has anyone used one in Ireland?

Want one, but haven't used one. There is a thread on DIY & Gardening forum about building one if you fancy a more hands on approach. Fornobravo also have several sets of plans that are available free.

dulux

Thanks for the link. Yeah I was looking at building one alright but because I am building a new kitchen and putting it there, I dont want the first one I build (The first time you do anything its bound to have mistakes)and then have the wife nagging me that its crap. I might still build one for the garden if the 31 inch dome isnt big enough. Good to know I am not alone in wanting one...

The Hill Billy

Have you downloaded the plans from the Forno Bravo site?
There is a beaut of an indoor oven in there. See attached...

Minder

HB - That seems to be one of those outdoor kitchens. There is a huge amount of information about building outdoor kitchens - just have a look at wood fired ovens on amazon. Largely an American or Australian phenomenom, the outdoor kitchen is only as useful as the weather allows. All the same, I was amazed - what happened to just having a bbq??

One point worth considering when choosing indoor vs outdoor, would you use an indoor wood fired oven during the summer months? If the whole of the oven is within the boundary of the house, having a 400c radiator in the kitchen when it 30c outside probably isn't a great idea. But an outdoor oven can be used regardless of the temperature outside.

The Hill Billy

My bad. After a close look I see that it is indeed an outdoor kitchen. Not the most suitable for the píssy Irish summers.

dulux

Minder wrote: »

One point worth considering when choosing indoor vs outdoor, would you use an indoor wood fired oven during the summer months? If the whole of the oven is within the boundary of the house, having a 400c radiator in the kitchen when it 30c outside probably isn't a great idea. But an outdoor oven can be used regardless of the temperature outside.

Thats a really good point and thankfully one whole side of the kitchen is doors that open out into a patio area. Hopefully during the winter when its fired up it will provide some heat in the kitchen too.

oblivious

dulux your very lucky:),


i have seen very cheaps one made out of mud, but also very effective

dulux

Yes I am tempted to do a self build as its quite expensive, I am waiting for a quote at the mo back from FornoBrava for shiping+Price. The Guy (Alf) from forno said he has sold lots of kits (What I am buying)already in Ireland North and South and only finished a fitted oven in Limerick.

Glad somebody else has done it already:)

Minder

While the self build is much cheaper, I am finding it difficult to buy refractory bricks. Materials may be hard to find.

dulux

Tried these guys? http://www.dineensales.com/index.htm

Minder

Thanks Dulux, but I live in the UK, delivery charges might be a bit high;)

dulux

Even better mate you have a choice

• http://www.purimachos.demon.co.uk/fire-bricks.htm
• http://www.yrpl.com/

Minder

Thanks - the only one I found was Hanworth Refractories, and they wouldn't return my calls.