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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We recently got asked this question by one our customers and we hope to answer this for many customers who ask the same question. You will read further about how Tadcaster stoves can benefit from locally sourced wood, readily available, but first of all, a little about Tadcaster. Tadcaster is a market town and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire. It is approximately 3 miles (5 km) east of the Great North Road, 12 miles (19 km) north-east of Leeds, and 10 miles (16 km) south-west of York. It is the last town the River Wharfe passes before it joins the ...
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With the UK’s fuel bills running at an all-time high, multi fuel stoves are becoming more popular by the day. Being able to cut back on bills for gas and electricity is proving to be one of the biggest reasons to make a purchase. Although multi fuel stoves have the name that they do, they are mostly used to burn wood. They can be used to cook and even heat an entire home throughout the coldest of winter months. Here are our tips to really get the best from multi fuel stoves this winter: Add a fireplace insert If you’re ...
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We are sometimes asked difficult questions such as how long a wood fire will burn, how much fuel is needed to heat rooms and which fuels are the cheapest. Well it’s no excuse to say that no one really knows the answer to these questions. That’s because every house and every lifestyle is different. Your preferred rate of burn, the size of your house, whether you have ready access to dry wood, or an existing gas supply; all these affect the choice of heating that suits your lifestyle. So let’s look at some important factors that will help ...
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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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A Multi fuel stove is used to burn different types of fuel that may be coal, oil, wood or peat. The multi fuel stove also supports chambers that enable you to burn different fuels. It also comes with the grate and grill panels where the fuel can be used for burning. The multi fuel stoves offer beautiful panels and clear window glass so that you can have the complete view of the burning. These stoves are available in varieties of styles, sizes and shapes. There are some of the modern multi fuel purpose stove available which gives customers the power ...
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