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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 also be used to cook, particularly if you choose a model that has the option of a stovetop. Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is ideal for caravans or yurts. Cooking One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking it. This can provide a very real sense of pride care and enjoyment as well as an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of modern life for a while. Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. It takes longer for the stove to get heated, so it is 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 worth the investment. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove, creating a hotplate that is ideal to heat your kettle. Make sure to use only the finest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will help reduce the build-up of creosote, which can cause chimney issues when not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak and 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 regulate airflow. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is a good idea to get to know your stove and try opening and closing them at different points to find out the settings that provide the best results for each particular task. It is also a good idea to purchase trivets that are designed to sit on top of the stove. This will prevent the kettle from drying out if you remove it from the stove. This is a common error made when using a log burner for the first time! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with built-in whistle. This is great for those who want making coffee in a hurry. Warmth Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only warm your home however, they also contribute to an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the grid is at its most busy, which helps reduce electricity prices for everyone! A stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is perfect for those who live in a tiny home or boat, and do not have enough space to store a water heating unit. Cooking on wood stoves is a great way to use it! There are a myriad of wood stoves with flat tops, which are ideal for heating pots and pans. You can use the stove to cook, roast or boil water, or even steam. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so. Clean your wood stove. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build up and maintain a clear view of flames. It is recommended to clear any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis. You should also use dry well-seasoned, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you get the best burning and minimize the toxins in the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be split, cut and then stored in a location with adequate ventilation for at least one year prior to being taken inside. You can also purchase kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, bagged and easy for you to store and transport. You should also make sure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space you intend to put it in. A stove that is too big can create smaller fires which will produce more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is designed to heat up to 500 square feet, a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq ft and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2,200+ sq ft. Character A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted for use in smoke-controlled zones, therefore you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and has a landscape format of glass pane. large wood burning stove is ideal for modern and classic interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with amazing flame effects. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this modern log burner provides stunning flame visuals. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content, depending on where they are grown (willow grows in wet soils and close to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove can also aid in reducing your cost of fuel by not having to heat the entire house. It's worth booking an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing a stove. This will allow them to evaluate your fireplace space accurately and give you a price. The cost of the stove must be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks you'll have to complete in your home. There's many things to take into account and it's crucial that you choose an expert who is qualified for the task. As part of the installation, you may need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney brickwork, and polluting the air in your home. It's a good idea get one of these installed before you install your stove, particularly in the case of an older property. Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall flue system can run through your home and exit through the roof, or it can be run externally along the side of the building. This is more affordable and requires less work but may be less insulated. Also, you'll need a hearth built for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible materials, but it is best to choose something that can be cleaned easily. You'll need a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect. If you are looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, then we recommend the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and has a beautiful window to view the flames from. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.