A wood burning or multi-fuel stove can be a great focal point in your living room, creating a real cosy atmosphere. Here is our guide to buying a log burner or multi-fuel stove. What type of fuel do you want to burn? Wood is a carbon-neutral fuel, as the carbon it gives off is counteracted by the carbon it takes in while growing. Coal, on the other hand, is far less eco-friendly. But your choice about which fuel to burn may depend on what supply you have locally. Costs can fluctuate and it is always best to contact your local ...
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How to Ensure the Efficiency of Your Wood Stove The efficiency of a wood burning stove is something that varies from stove to stove, but if you want to get the best from yours, then read on. Efficiency is how much heat you receive in your home compared to how much heat is generated. For example, you can expect to gain around 10% of the heat that an open fireplace produces. A lot of the heat will generally go up the chimney or even be absorbed by the bricks in the surround. Efficiency of between 30% and 50% can be ...
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With the cost of monthly fuel bills, many people have opted to switch to using either a stove, one that burns wood or multi-fuel in a bid to keep their utility bills down. This is where thermal storage units come into their own. They can capture the heat and retain it so that it can be accessed later on for either heating radiators or for hot water making. What is thermal storage? The main reason to use thermal storage units is because you can access heat later on. It makes it far more efficient to burn any fuel as you ...
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The wood burning stove has come very popular of late. This is down to the environmental advantages as much as the style and efficient heating method that they offer. Any owner of a stove will find that they soon pay for themselves in savings. However, if you’re considering buying a new stove, you may want to take these facts into consideration: The Stove’s Purpose How much of your home do you need the stove to heat? You may just need one room to be heated, which can be done very well by a stove. It can either operate as the ...
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Multi-fuel and wood burning stoves are rising in popularity. More people are looking for a way to save on fuel bills whilst being more environmentally friendly. In addition, many stoves are so well designed that they bring an aesthetic centrepiece to the room that is at the core of many happy family memories and good times with friends. However, choosing the right appliance for your home and needs is essential in order to truly benefit the most from it. Looking beyond the beauty of some of today’s models, here is what you need to consider when you’re looking for your ...
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Some people say that a wood burning stove can be compared to a pet dog. Before you get one, you need to know that it will need the correct treatment, including feeding and attention just like a dog does. Let’s explore what that attention and feeding of a stove entails: It’s critical that you get your chimney swept regularly. This means at least once per year. Without doing so, your chimney or flue system is likely to get a build-up of tar and soot. This could prevent your stove from being able to burn well and it could even cause ...
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If you’ve heard the term chimney liner, but you’re not sure what it is or why you might need it, read on. We are going to discover what a chimney liner is and whether you need to use one. What is a chimney liner? Whatever heating appliance you have installed in your home, if it burns fuel it will need to vent the fumes outside of your house. A chimney liner enables this to happen whilst protecting the inside of your chimney from any combustion products. Do I need a chimney liner? If your chimney is constructed of masonry, it’s ...
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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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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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