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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 be used to cook, especially in the event that you select the stovetop option. When the draft is less the larger wood stoves create more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be mobile and is suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats and vans. Cooking Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is among the many benefits that come with having one. This can provide a very real sense of pride satisfaction and care as well as an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of our lives for a few minutes. Planning is essential when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to heat up so it's important to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. For instance, stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove, creating an ideal hotplate to heat your kettle. Make sure to use only the finest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is operating well and is cooking at the correct temperature. This will lessen the accumulation of creosote that can cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash are particularly recommended due to their capacity to create long coals that release lower levels of heat as time passes. The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control airflow. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering soups and casseroles, and ensuring the best combustion. It is a good idea to learn about your stove and try opening and closing the baffles them at various points to determine what settings provide the best results for a particular task. It's also a good idea to purchase trivets, which are designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will keep your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which could be a common error when first using the log burner! It's also recommended to purchase a stovetop kettle that has a whistle built in, which can be very useful for those who love having a quick cup of coffee or tea. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only warm your home but can also help to ensure an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces the need for electricity during times when the grid is most busy. This helps to reduce the cost of electricity. The stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home or boat, and don't have enough space to store a water heater. Another way to make use of a wood burner is to cook on it! A majority of wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pots and pans. You can use it to fry, boil or steam or roast. Make sure your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to use it. One of the most important things to consider when burning a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will stop dangerous creosote from building up and keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to remove any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis. It is important to ensure that you are using clean, well-seasoned wood. Fireplaces & Stoves will ensure that you get the most efficient and secure burn possible, as well as reducing toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally your firewood must be split and cut and stacked in a ventilated area for at least 12 months before bringing it indoors to use. You can also purchase kiln-dried logs that have been cut, packaged and easy to store and transport. It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space you want it to be installed in. Installing a too large stove in a small area can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat and a larger wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and a large wood stove can be able to heat 2200 square feet. Character A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas so you can enjoy 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 both modern and traditional interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers amazing flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with curved doors with large viewing windows. It provides incredible flame visualization. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Based on the area in which the wood is growing (willow is found close to water bodies and in soils that are moist, for example) various types of firewood will have different water content. Some may require longer seasoning. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen is a great way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove will also lower your energy costs since you don't have to heat the entire house. If you're thinking of installing an electric stove, you should consider making a visit to an expert local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate your fireplace space accurately and provide you with a quote. The cost of the stove should be taken into consideration, but also how much preparation work and other tasks you'll need to perform at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's so much to consider. As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic smoke and gases from escaping through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed before you put in your stove, especially when you live in an older house. Installing a stove in a space without a chimney will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney system, providing the perfect location for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall system can be installed through your home and exit through the roof or externally by the side. This option is less expensive and requires less internal work but may be less well-insulated. You'll need to construct a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed from any non-combustible materials, but it is best to choose one that is easy to clean. You'll need a cowl as well as a flue lining for protection. If you're looking for a small stove that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchens. It also has a beautiful window from which you can view the flames. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is needed.