If you’ve got a boiler stove and you don’t feel that you’re getting the best from it, you may have the same questions as the ones below that we’ve collected from our clients over the last few months: I Still Have Fuel In My Stove, But It’s Gone Out. Why Is This? In this type of situation, the core of the issue is usually that the thermostat either needs to be set higher, or that it is faulty and needs a replacement installed. Our advice is to refer to your manual. Check whether it’s necessary to fit a heat leak ...
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DEFRA is an acronym for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It is a department of the government of the UK. You can find out more information about them by visiting https://www.defra.gov.uk DEFRA are responsible for the development and implementation of a number of regulations and guidelines that are related to the topic of air quality control. Smoke Control Areas In the 1950s and 1960s the UK suffered from terrible air quality. Winter time would bring about what was known as ‘pea-soupers’ when the air was so thick with smog and fog that it was impossible to see ...
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Wood burning stoves are rising in popularity. They’re known for being excellent producers of heat, being far more environmentally friendly and do not emit the harmful gasses that are damaging our atmosphere. Stoves also look very good. They are stylish and make the ideal accompaniment to the tastefully decorated home. For builders who want to adhere to green sustainability guidelines, the stove will enable them to do this. Being able to reduce fuel bills is also another attraction. By using free wood, it’s even easier to keep those fuel costs down. Here are some different ways of sourcing that wood: ...
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Although every owner of a wood burning stove recognises that wood should be dry and seasoned to deliver the best performance, not every owner is aware of the different types of wood available. The type of wood that you burn will have a big difference on how much heat your stove produces and how fast it will burn. We’ve put together a list of the best types of wood to use in your stove. They are in no particular order: Apple: The smell from this type of wood is really quite something. However, it will also burn at a slow ...
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When it comes to firewood, there are plenty of opportunities to save money with a wood burning stove. For example, if you buy your wood when its green and store it yourself, then you will already be making a huge saving. When you buy wood, remember that the denser and heavier it is, the more heat it will produce. The hardwoods such as birch, apple, maple, beech and oak all burn far longer than many other woods, in particular the conifers. What’s so good about these woods that they can produce excellent charcoal, which will keep your fire burning for ...
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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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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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