Stovax Riva F40 Avanti Midi Multifuel and Woodburning Stove It’s during cold weather spells that the most house fires occur. Wood burners can increase this risk. Losing your home and all your belongings is not something to take lightly, however, having a wood burner in your home does come with risks, just like with any major household heating appliance. In today’s article we investigate how you can keep your home safe and the family warm whilst enjoying your wood burner. Professional installation This has to be one of the most important factors when it comes to safety. HETA registered engineers ...
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If you’re on our blog site, you are either investigating the possibility of buying a wood stove, or you have already got one installed and want to get the maximum return from your investment. Whichever the case is, we’ve got some great ideas on how you can stretch your budget further whilst you help the environment. Before we get started, there’s something that you need to know. The biggest cause of inefficiency in the burning of wood is that of incomplete consumption. Decreased heat output, extra smoke and extra expense can come from wood not burning properly. However, if you ...
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We recently heard from one of our customers who asked us this question about their wood burning stove that was causing a lot of smoke: Q. I recently installed a wood burning stove in my home and I have put a stainless-steel flue on the outside of the house. The flue gets very cold even though it has double-insulation, so the problem with this is that the room fills with smoke when I light it, in particular if it’s a cold day. I have even tried warming the fire first by lighting newspaper in it. Should I build a brick ...
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A modern fire shouldn’t produce so much smoke or smears that you notice significant smudges on your heating appliance. So why are most wood burning stoves and even smokeless imitation gas and electric appliances coloured Black? Is there a brighter alternative? A reason to keep it Black may be that a neutral colour matches any colour in your décor. Black also shows off the flames well. However, for some interior designs, Black may be little too dark for your comfort. So if, like me, you wish to lighten up your home, then you’ll be pleased to see the Almond range ...
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Firebelly Stoves FB2 Wood Burning Stove Whether you’re new to wood burning stoves, or you’ve had one installed for years, we’ve got some tips for you on using it to its full potential. Water doesn’t burn This is a really key point to remember when burning wood. Wood that has not been seasoned and is still green, can hold up to 50% of water. This means that when you add 2 pounds of wood (1kg) to a fire, you are in effect adding a pint of water to it (half a litre). It’s not surprising that your wood burner is ...
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Since the Clean Air Act was introduced in the UK in 1956, there has been a distinct lack of London smog. It was the burning of coal that was generally at the root of this issue and clean air zones were encouraged by the councils of many towns and cities at this time to combat the serious health hazard. To this day, only smokeless fuels are permitted to be burnt in these zones. When coal is burnt, it can produce nitrogen oxide (can cause smog and acid rain), carbon dioxide (the main greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and sulphur ...
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Just as the name says, it’s possible to burn a number of different fuels in a multi fuel stove. These popular heating choices make it easier to be an environmentally friendly household and to avoid the use of financially and environmentally expensive fossil fuels. These reasons are what makes the multi fuel stove so popular. However, if you’re still pondering whether a multi fuel stove is for you, then look at these facts to help you make your mind up. This type of fuel stove is very versatile. Whether you want one in your bedroom, living room or dining ...
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Although wood stoves are highly efficient (you can expect 70%-80% output compared with just 20%-25% for an open fireplace) there is still a need to clean the chimney in order to prevent fires developing as a result of soot deposits. Why Do Chimneys Get Sooted? In theory, well-seasoned wood that is burnt in a wood stove will produce very little smoke just as long as it has a good supply of air. The reason that smoke is an issue when it comes to chimney cleaning is because smoke is what causes soot deposits. Until the chamber of your wood ...
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