Posted by Hannah Price, on July 21, 2020.
Is your stove is struggling to get going? It is because it is at low temperatures? When your stove is cold, is the draw not as satisfactory as it could be? FlueCube could be the answer. FlueCube creates a positive draw. As opposed to a standard cowl or cap, FlueCube decreases the […]
Read morePosted by Hannah Price, on July 21, 2020.
The Grenadier Electric Firelighter is guaranteed to light any solid fuel fire, including wood, coal and smokeless fuel within minutes. It is an Award winner. Without matches, paper, sticks or chemical firelighters. The secret lies in the powerful, concentrated heat which is directed onto the fuel by the built-in fan. The fuel quickly reaches […]
Read morePosted by Hannah Price, on July 21, 2020.
Chimney fans from Exodraft. Always in control over the chimney draught regardless of the weather conditions or other factors influencing the nature draught. The Chimney fan is installed on the top of the chimney and creates a negative pressure in the flue. It therefore ensures that the flue gases are extracted up the chimney rather […]
Read morePosted by Hannah Price, on July 20, 2020.
Feel like you need to sit almost on top of your stove to receive the full benefit? Why not expand the area of heat from your wood burning stove with an Ecofan? Ecofan’s sit on the top of your stove circulating warm air further into your home. Other products may look similar but just do […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
“Well Seasoned” wood will typically have been left to dry in a sunny, well-aired space for one or two summers and kept dry over the winter in a log store. Radial cracks and bark that comes off easily suggest well-seasoned wood; better still, check with a moisture meter. Do not burn treated waste wood (e.g. […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
To clean the painted surface, when cool use a soft brush or lint-free cloth. Do not use wet methods. You can overpaint most marks and long-term wear. Please visit our Showrooms where we always have range of products to keep your stove looking fresh.
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
If your property was constructed before 1966 it is strongly recommended that your chimney is lined with a liner suitable for a solid fuel appliance. After this date chimneys were typically constructed using clay or concrete liners. Depending on the condition of the liner and the ability to make a gas tight connection between the […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
In many cases, yes, you can. You will require a flue for the removal of smoke and combustion gases. It will need to be twin walled insulated steel flue which will need to be swept regularly just as a chimney would. There will be number of considerations such as; recommended distances from combustibles and non […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
Some stove handles and air controls get very hot. Please take care when operating the stove. Heat resistant gloves will protect you from burns whilst you operate the stove and re-load the fuel.
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
When the stove is over-fired the colour of the stove can change. Serious over-firing will change the colour to a reddish colour. If this is the case you are burning the stove too hot. The stove thermometer/flue gas thermometer will assist you in familiarising yourself with the stove temperature.
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
With the air control technology available on all stoves now, blackened glass is generally caused by one of three factors. These factors are: Burning wet / damp (unseasoned logs) fuel; Underfiring the stove; Air vents are closed – Slumbering the stove for long periods, such as overnight burning. Stove glass can be cleaned with special […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
If the fire burns too slowly, this is usually caused by poor chimney draught. Trying to burn too much fuel or burning wet/damp (unseasoned logs) is also another issue. Check to see that there is sufficient air supply into the room and that the air vents are not blocked.
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
A fire will burn too quickly if there is an excessive air supply. If you find that this is the case please check that the door is closed properly and that all vents and seals on the stove. Door seals on stoves do need to be replaced on stoves due to wear. Leaving the vents […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
A small layer of ash should be left on the fuel bed when you are lighting your Wood Burning Stove. Open the air controls on your stove. Place a firelighter in the centre of the firebox. Place the wood kindling (around 6-8 small pieces of dry softwood timber) on top of the lighting material. Lay […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 15, 2018.
Believe it or not; you could have too much heat generated from your stove!! It is therefore important that you buy the right size of stove for the room. As a rough guide, 1kW of heat will be sufficient for 14 cubic metres. Try out our simple calculator below to see which stove would be […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 13, 2018.
Chimneys need to be swept in order to allow free passage of dangerous combustion gasses. Regular cleaning of the chimney will remove soot and creosote, helping prevent dangerous chimney fires. Cleaning the chimneys regularly will also ensure that your wood-burner continues to perform well. Chimney sweeping will remove bird nests, cobwebs and other blockages. Chimney […]
Read morePosted by Technique, on August 13, 2018.
The paint on a new stove needs to be cured (hardened) on all new stoves. The new stove will need to be fired moderately for the first few firings, as this will ensure that the heat resistant paint is hardened. Once the paint has cured it is then possible to fire the stove more vigorously. […]
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