Any kind of appliance that does something, especially those with moving parts, will need to be maintained regularly. When it comes to maintenance people can normally be divided into three kinds: Those that know and appreciate the situation and they will maintain their devices/appliances Those that do know but think they…
Stoves
Buckled Baffle Plates
It always comes as a shock to new wood burner or multi fuel stove owners that their baffle plate (also known as a throat or deflector plate) is classed as a stove ‘consumable’ and is therefore NOT covered under their stove warranty in the same way that most of the other…
Cool fuel rules hit the right hot spot
There are many fuel types available to the solid fuel user: coal, peat, wood logs, compressed wood products, smokeless coals. With so much negative information in the press these days … which is the right fuel for you to burn? Firstly, you must look at your appliance and follow the manufacturer…
Fake News and wood burning stoves
Wood burning stoves have been unfairly targeted by blogs, the press … just about everyone lately and are being painted in a very negative light. The reality, which in my view is very different to that portrayed in the press of late. So i will attempt to address the matter somewhat…
Using stove thermometers to ensure optimum efficiency
Using stove thermometers to ensure optimum efficiency Using your newly acquired wood/multifuel stove , will give months of long , easy & warm cosy days , where you can lounge around just enjoying yourself. However, as with all things that are subject to temperature variations, maintenance checks are essential giving you…