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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose the model with an option for stovetop cooking. When the draft is less, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove, and is suitable for caravans or yurts. Cooking One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can provide a very genuine sense of pride, pleasure and care and also an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of modern life for a while. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. Make a plan and select recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good options. Charnwood log burner accessories are worth the investment. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove, creating a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle. The best way to ensure that your stove is in working in good condition, and capable of cooking at the right temperature, is to use only the highest quality, seasoned wood. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause issues with chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control airflow. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is recommended to learn about your stove and experiment with opening and closing the baffles them at different times, to discover the settings that provide the best results for a particular task. It's also recommended to buy trivets, which are designed to sit on top of the stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake when using a log burner for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle that comes with an integrated whistle. This is great for those who want making an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea. Warmth Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only warm your home, but they can also help to ensure a sustainable and healthy energy supply. The wood burning process can reduce the demand for electricity during times when the grid is at its busiest. This can help lower the cost of electricity. The stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is a great option for people who live in a small house, caravan or narrowboats that don't have enough space for the water heater. Another way to make use of the wood burner is to cook on it! Wood burner clearance sale of wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. The stove can be used to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to do so. Keep your wood stove clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build up and ensure an unobstructed view of the flames. It is a good idea to clear any excess ash from the grate regularly. It is also a good idea to make sure you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and safest burn possible and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be split, cut and then placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum one year before it's taken inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that have been cut, packed and easy to store and carry. Also, ensure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space you want to install it in. A stove that is too big could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. This will limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove will be able to heat 2200 square feet. Character A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas so you can enjoy them in both rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and features a landscape-style glass pane. It is perfect for both modern and traditional interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this modern log burner provides stunning flame visuals. Air jets within the advanced combustion system guide the air to the areas that are most crucial to the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content in relation to the location they are grown (willow is found in soils that are damp and next to water bodies, for instance), so some require more time to season than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove can reduce your energy bills since you don't have to heat the entire house. When you're thinking about installing an electric stove, you should consider scheduling a visit to an expert local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate your fireplace's dimensions accurately and give you a price. It's not just the price of the stove that needs to be considered but also the amount of prep work and extras are required at home. There's plenty to think about and it's essential to choose the right professional for the task. As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney brickwork, and infecting the air inside your home. Installing one of them prior to installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you have an older home. Installing a stove in an area without chimneys will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit via the roof or on the side. This option is less expensive and requires less internal work, however it may be less well-insulated. It is necessary to build an oven hearth. It can be made from any non-combustible materials, but it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. You'll need a cowl as well as an lining for the flue to protect. If you're looking for a stove with a small size that will fit in your kitchen, we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also comes with a beautiful window from which to view the flames. It is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is needed.