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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood burner brings warmth and the look of your living space. It can be used to cook, particularly when you choose the stovetop option. When the draft is reduced, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be lightweight and is suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats, or vans. Cooking Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can bring a true sense of pride and enjoyment as well as a chance to get away from the frantic pace of modern living. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. Plan ahead and select recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle. wood burning fires to make sure that your stove is in good working condition, and capable of cooking at the right temperature, is to use the finest quality, seasoned wood. This will help to lessen the accumulation of creosote that can cause chimney problems If the wood is not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are advised for their ability to create long coals which release lower levels of heat as time passes. Stove baffles can be shut and opened to control the airflow around the fire, which will help to optimise combustion and create a fire that is capable of providing the right amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your stove and try opening the baffles and closing them at different points, to discover the settings that provide the best results for a specific task. A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will prevent your kettle from drying out if you take it off the stove. This is a common mistake when using log burners for the first time! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with built-in whistle. This is great for those who prefer making coffee in a hurry. freestanding wood burning stove -burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only heat your home, but they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces the demand for electricity at times when the grid is at its busiest. This helps lower the cost of electricity. A stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is perfect for those who have a small home or narrowboat, but don't have enough space to store a water heater. Another excellent way to utilize a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves that have a flat top, ideal to heat pots and pans. You can use it to fry, boil or steam or roast. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to use it. One of the most important things to consider when burning wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and maintain an unobstructed view of the flames. It is crucial to remove ash regularly. It is also a good idea to make sure you are using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will ensure you get the best burning and minimize the toxins in the air. Ideally your firewood must be split and cut and stored in a ventilated area for at least 12 months before bringing it inside to use. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to carry and store. It is also essential to ensure that the wood stove you select is the correct size for the space in which it will be installed. Putting too large of a stove in a small area can cause smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to provide heat to up to 500 sq ft, a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq feet and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq ft. Character A small wood stove will add warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves have been DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas, therefore you can use them in both rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and has a landscape format of glass pane. It is ideal for modern and classic interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start in relation to the location they are grown (willow grows in wet soils and next to water bodies, for example), so some require more time to season than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can help you cut down on cost of fuel by not having to heat your entire home. It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing a stove. This will allow them to assess the fireplace area and provide you with an accurate estimate. Not just the cost of the stove needs to be taken into consideration and also the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do at home. There's plenty to consider and it's crucial to choose the right person for the job. As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful gasses and smoke from flowing through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and infecting the air inside your home. It's a good idea install one before you put in your stove, especially in the case of an older house. If you're planning to install a stove in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to install a twin wall flue system fitted. This will create a chimney system that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or externally by the side. This is more affordable and requires less internal work, however it may be less insulated. It is also necessary to have an afghan constructed for the stove to sit on. This can be made of any non-combustible materials, but it's best to use something that will be easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl as well as an insulated flue liner to protect. If you're looking to find a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens of all sizes. It also comes with an amazing window you can view the flames. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.