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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove will give warmth and character to any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly in the event you select one with an option for stovetop cooking. Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for caravans or yurts. Cooking small wood burner on small wood-burning stoves is one of 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 hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes. Planning is key when cooking on a log stove. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that don't require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good options. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth considering. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates that are on the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle. Use only the best quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will help to reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues when not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are recommended for their ability to create long coals that release lower levels of heat over time. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to regulate airflow. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread as well as slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to determine the settings that work best for you. A trivet can also be an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will keep your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using the log burner! It's also recommended to purchase an oven kettle that has a whistle built in it, which is useful for those who love having a quick cup of tea or coffee. Warmth Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. Not only do they heat your home but they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The burning of wood can reduce the demand for electricity at times when the grid is most busy. This helps to lower the cost of electricity. Installing a stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a small house or narrowboat, but don't have the space to store a water heater. Another way to make use of the wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves feature a flat surface, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. You can use it to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Make sure your stove is able to burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so. One of the most important things to consider when burning wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build-up and ensure a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to clear any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis. You should also make use of dry well-seasoned, properly seasoned hardwood. This will allow you to have the most effective and safest burn you can and also reduce pollution in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be cut, split, and stacked in an area with good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is brought inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, bagged and easy for you to store and carry. It is also essential to make sure that the wood stove you pick is the right size for the space in which it will be installed. A wood stove that is too large will result in smaller fires, which result in more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to be able to heat up to 500 sq feet, a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq feet and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2200+ sq ft. Character A small wood stove can provide warmth and character the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke controlled areas so you can enjoy these stoves in both rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, has an open-plan glass pane and is suitable for modern and classic interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with amazing flame effects. This contemporary log burner features curving doors that have large viewing windows. It provides incredible flame visualization. Air jets in the modern combustion system direct the air to the most important areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different kinds of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start in relation to the location they are grown (willow is found in soils that are damp and next to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove can also help you cut down on energy costs as you don't have to heat the whole house. If you're thinking of installing an appliance, you should consider booking a site visit with an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote. It's not just the price of the stove that should be taken into consideration, it's also how much prep work and extras will be required in your home. There's many things to take into account and it's essential that you choose the right person for the job. It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners prevent toxic gas and smoke from venting through the cracks in the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating your home's air. It's a good idea to get one of these installed prior to installing your stove, especially if you live in an older house. Installing a stove into a space without a chimney will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney system that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape. A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or on the side. The former is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it can be less well-insulated. It is necessary to build a hearth for your stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll also need an exhaust liner as well as a cowl to protect. If you're looking for a small stove that can fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchens. It also comes with a beautiful window from which to view the flames. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas where smoke control is required.