Recently we have had many customers at the Leeds Stove Centre asking if it is the right thing to burn wood on an evening and then add coal before bedtime, close down the air and slumber the stove overnight, or alternatively, to burn coal and then put on a log when they want a larger flame picture! This is not a good practice and will eventually lead to serious problems with both your stove and flue. Why should I not mix fuels? Primarily because Wood and Coal burn very differently; wood burns through a process of gasification whereby the volatile ...
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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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The main purpose of installing a stove is to generate heat for warmth and comfort during the chilly winter evenings. But, stove buyers today give a lot of importance to the beauty of a stove apart from the functional aspect. This is because a beautifully designed stove can greatly enhance the beauty of your home. Contemporary stoves are admired by the users for the look that they present. Some are intricately designed to offer the elegant Victorian look while some are stylishly designed to fit the modern decor. Like, multi-fuel stoves are small and compact but are good at generating ...
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With energy prices rising every year, multi fuel stoves are growing in popularity and this trend is not looking like it’s going to pass any time soon. Generally they are used to heat up your home during the winter. Although multi fuel stoves can burn other fuels, most people use them to burn wood. Effectively using these stoves When it comes to getting the most of your multi fuel stove, here’s what you need to know: Stove Size The size of your stove is going to result in the amount of wood that you’ll be burning. The insulation in your ...
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