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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove adds warmth and character to your living space. It can be used to cook, especially when you choose the stovetop option. When the draft is reduced larger wood stoves generate more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is suitable for yurts or caravans. Cooking One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. It can give you a real sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to get away from the hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes. Planning is crucial when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to warm up, so it is important to plan accordingly and select recipes that don't require a lot of heat – soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner equipment, like the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate that is on the stove's top and makes a very efficient hotplate for cooking with which is perfect for heating your kettle! contemporary wood burners to ensure that your stove is in working order, and that it's capable of cooking at the correct temperature, is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are recommended because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is recommended to learn about your stove and experiment with opening and closing them at different times to find out which settings give the best results for each specific task. It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets that are designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will keep your kettle from boiling dry in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using a log burner! You can also buy an electric kettle that has built-in whistle. This is great 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 heat your home but they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The burning of wood reduces the demand for electricity when the grid is most busy. This helps to lower the cost of electricity. The stove can be used to provide hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for those who live in a small home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space to store an electric water heater. Cooking on a wood stove is another excellent way to make use of it! Many wood stoves have an even surface that is perfect to heat pans and pots. You can use it to fry, boil or steam, or roast. Make sure that whether your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you plan to use, and also that it is safe to do this. Make sure your wood stove is 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 recommended to use dry well-seasoned and well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you have the most efficient burn and reduce toxins in the air. Ideally, your firewood should 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 purchase Kiln dried logs that are pre-cut and bagged and easy to carry and store. It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is sized to fit the space that you intend for it to be installed in. A wood stove that is too large can create smaller fires which result in more creosote. This will reduce the amount heat produced. A small wood burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat while a large wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove will be able to heat 2200 square feet. Character A small wood stove can provide warmth and character the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas therefore you can use them in both urban and rural settings. 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. If you're seeking a wood burning stove that has stunning flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. This modern log burner has doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It has exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct the air to the key areas of the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Based on the location where the wood grows (willow grows near water bodies or in soils that are moist, for example) various kinds of firewood will have varying water contents. Some might require longer seasoning. Installation A wood burner in your kitchen is a fantastic way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove can also aid in reducing your energy costs as you don't have to heat your entire home. If you're thinking of installing an appliance, you should consider making a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate the fireplace space and give you a precise quote. It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks will need to be done in your home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's so much to consider. As part of the installation, you may need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and polluting the air in your home. Installing contemporary wood burners of these before installing your stove is a good idea, particularly if you live in an older house. If you're planning to install a stove in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to have a twin wall flue installed. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing a safe space for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit via the roof or by the side. The former is more cost-effective and involves less internal work, but it may be less insulated. Also, you'll need a hearth constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be made from any non-combustible material, but it is best to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll require a cowl and 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 recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also has an attractive window to see the flames. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.