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Multi Fuel Log Burner

A multi-fuel log burner is a stove that can burn coal, wood, and non-smokeless fuels such as anthracite. They can be used to heat the home, and are typically connected to central heating units.

Multi-fuel stoves have a separate air vent at the front of their firebox. This allows them to regulate the amount of air that is pumped through the grille. This allows the burning of coal, mineral fuels and wood.

Smokeless fuels

A smokeless fuel like anthracite or coke, is a solid fossil that does not release smoke when it is burned. This is due to the absence of volatile substances. Volatile matter is what that produces smoke and sulphur dioxide during burning, so it is crucial to look for a fuel with no volatile matter.

Smokeless fuels are usually made from anthracite, which is a naturally occurring rock with high carbon content and low impurities. It is a tough, slow-burning fuel that is difficult to light, but once it is lit, it will burn for a long period of time with a blue flame and little smoke.

It is commonly used to make briquettes, which are more easy to ignite and provide longer lasting heat. These briquettes are known as smokeless coal, or just called ovals. The briquettes we stock are made by breaking down anthracite into dust and drying it out.

These briquettes can be used in open fireplaces, and room heaters. When they are ignited, they produce an a cleaner flame, which releases less sulphur and up to 20 percent less carbon dioxide.

Many of our customers are making switching from traditional home coal to smokeless fuels, which are not just more beneficial for your chimney and flue, but also the environment. This is particularly applicable if you live in an area of smoke control.

Smokeless fuels are superior because they produce less ash than traditional house coal. This can cause your stove to get blocked and damaged. They also burn more hot and longer, so your fuel will last longer and emit less carbon dioxide. This is beneficial for you and the environment. Excel is our most popular smokeless fuel. It has been endorsed by HETAS which is the official government-approved body - to be used in smoke control areas. It is a rounded briquette that is easy to light and has good air flow. It can be used in open and closed appliances.

Coal

Many people believe they can use the coke from their kitchen in a wood burner, but this is not recommended. The use of household coal can cause damage to the stove and could be harmful to your health since it produces carbon monoxide. It is also dirtier than wood, and cannot be used where smoke control is required. If you choose to burn coal, it's better to use non-smoke fuels such as anthracite which are HETAS and DEFRA approved. They can be used even in areas of smoke control.

If you're using coal, it is essential to start a fire using an unclean grate. Multi fuel stoves will feature vented grates that allows air to pass beneath the grate. There will also be an ash pan under. You can build an unassuming tower using firewood piled on top of the fire as it expands. This will prevent the coal from burning too fast and help it to produce heat.

Anthracite is a bit denser and requires an elevated temperature to ignite. However, it generates lots of heat when it is caught in fire. It has a higher energy content and lasts longer than other types of. You should only use kiln-dried coal that has been pretreated to remove moisture, as this could cause it to burn too quickly.

If you're burning coal in a multi fuel stove, it is important that you keep a layer of tinder and kindling at the base of the fire in order to prevent the coal from burning too fast. Then, slowly add larger coal pieces over the tinder. This will keep the coal from overheating and burning too fast which could cause dangerous fumes.

It is essential to follow the guidelines of the manufacturer for your particular stove, and this includes making sure that all wood is dry before being used. Ideally it should have been split and dried for a minimum of two years before you begin using it, but if this is not possible then kiln drying is an option.

Briquettes made of turf or peat

A multi fuel kratki log burner burner allows you to use different types of solid fuels, such as peat or turf in addition to wood and anthracite. These are usually less expensive than traditional firewood and offer significant savings on heating costs.

Peat briquettes are made of peat shredded that is then compressed and dried to make an inert, slow-burning, smoke-free domestic fuel. In the 1950s, they were invented in Ireland and have replaced raw peat sods as a fuel for domestic use. Peat briquettes are more efficient than sods of raw peat and also result in less carbon dioxide emissions.

The first briquettes, which are also called culm-bombs were made of wet clay. This made them difficult to light, and they were ash-rich, which could block the flow of air through the stove's grate. The newest Briquettes are cut mechanically and pressed to replicate the geological processes that made coal. They are less likely to be blocked and can be lit with just a few pieces dry peat.

As they burn, briquettes release gases that help create a low-smoke flame. They are lighter than traditional wood fires and can be used either in a fireplace insert, or in a stove designed to hold briquettes.

These are available from most timber merchants and DIY outlets. They can be stored in garages or sheds that are heated in a dry location. Avoid stacking the logs because this can increase their moisture content, which can reduce their burning efficiency.

In the past peat was cut manually using an instrument known as a the slean. It was left to dry in summer before burning to provide warmth in the winter months of autumn and winter. Peat bogs are a treasure trove of biodiversity, but they are disappearing faster than they are forming. As a result they are absorbing carbon dioxide and contribute to global warming.

The photo above was captured in 2021 and shows a field of peat bogs near Ballyforan in County Offaly. Around 20 percent of Ireland's bogs are still intact. The remainder is harvested by excavators and other specialized equipment. This is a significant shift from the previous practices where peat harvesting operations make use of long knives to cut turf and moss.

Wood

Multi fuel stoves are designed to burn a wide range of different solid fuels. The solid fuels are loaded through an opening into the firebox and the stove is heated by the hot gases that are produced during combustion. The gasses are pumped through the chimney by a flue system. You can view the flames through the glass window. There are typically air vents to control the amount of oxygen entering the stove.

There are many kinds of wood which can be used for fuel, but the most suitable wood for the log burner is one that has been"seasoned," which means it has been dried and cut for a prolonged period, to reduce the moisture content that prevents it from burning efficiently. The wood that is seasoned burns more quickly and produces more heat. Unseasoned or kiln dried logs for wood burner are also available, but they take much longer to burn and produce more smoke.

The fuel should be placed on top of the kindling before lighting a multi-fuel log burning. Then you can add a few flames followed by logs, coal, or briquettes around them. The firelighters may be lit directly, and once they are burning consistently the rest of the fuel should be added to keep them burning.

Keep the grates clean, especially after every use. This will make the fuel burn more efficiently, and it will also prevent the ash from building up and preventing the flow of air. Modern multifuel stoves are equipped with an ash pan built-in that is located beneath the grate. This must be cleaned regularly to avoid it overflowing.

Anthracite coal is an excellent fuel for a multifuel stove. It can be purchased at a cost similar to wood, however it burns more hot and emits significantly less smoke. It is available in tons or bags, depending on the amount you require. It is also possible to put a woodburning conversion kit onto the stoves that are multifuel which allows you to burn both coal and wood.