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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood burner brings warmth and personality to your living space. It can also be used to cook, particularly when you select one with an option for stovetop cooking. Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts, caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats, or vans. Cooking Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures that come with having one. It can give you a genuine sense of pride, satisfaction and care, as well as an opportunity to unwind from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove, creating a hotplate that is ideal for heating your kettle. Use only the best quality, seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is functioning well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause issues with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are 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 or closed to control the flow of air. this post allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to find the settings that work best for you. It's also a good idea to purchase trivets that are designed to sit on top of the stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you take it off the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! You can also buy an electric kettle that has an integrated whistle. This is ideal for those who prefer to make an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They not only warm your home, but they can also provide an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its most busy, which helps reduce electricity prices for everyone! A stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home or narrowboat, but don't have enough space to store a water heating unit. Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves feature flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pans and pots. It can be used to cook, fry 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. Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will stop dangerous creosote build-up and keep the flames visible. 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 that you get the most effective and safest burn you can and also reduce pollution in the air. Ideally your firewood must be split and cut and stacked in a well-ventilated space for at least 12 months, before bringing it inside to use. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are cut and bagged and easy for you to store and carry. You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space that you intend for it to be installed in. Putting too large of a stove in a small area can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is designed to heat up to 500 sq ft, a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an even larger wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq ft. Character A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use these stoves in both urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It features a landscape-style glass pane. It is perfect for modern and classic interiors. If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame images look into the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner features doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It has exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Based on the area in which the wood grows (willow is found near water bodies or in moist soils for instance), different types of firewood will have varying water contents. Some might require longer seasoning. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove can also aid in reducing your fuel costs by not having to heat your entire home. If you're thinking of installing a stove, it's worth scheduling a visit to a local HETAS installer. This will enable them to assess your fireplace space and provide you with a precise estimate. The cost of the stove needs to be considered, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you'll have to complete at home. It is essential to choose the right professional since there's so much to consider. As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gasses and smoke from flowing through the cracks in the chimney brickwork, and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea install one before you install your stove, particularly if you live in an older property. If you're planning to install an appliance in a space that has no chimney, you'll need install a twin wall flue system installed. This will create an artificial chimney system, providing an ideal place for smoke and fumes to escape. A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit via the roof or along the side. The latter is less expensive and requires less internal work but may be less insulated. It is necessary to build an oven hearth. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. You'll need a cowl as well as an insulated flue liner to protect. If you are seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small dimensions make it perfect for kitchens of all sizes and also has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.