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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove adds warmth and the look of your living space. It can also be used to cook, particularly in the event you select the model with an option for stovetop cooking. If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be lightweight and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats or vans. Cooking One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a true sense of pride and enjoyment and also a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern living. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to heat up so it's important to plan accordingly, and select recipes that don't require high temperatures – stews, soups and casseroles as well as pot roasts all work well. Recommended Studying are also worth considering. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove, creating an ideal hotplate for heating your kettle. Make sure you use only the highest quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure that your stove is operating well and is cooking at the correct temperature. This will lessen the accumulation of creosote that could cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are recommended for their ability to create long coals which release lower levels of heat over time. Stove baffles can be opened and closed to control the airflow around the fire, which can help to maximize combustion and create a flame that is capable of supplying the right amount of heat for both toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is recommended to get to know your stove and experiment with opening and closing them at different points to determine what settings provide the most effective results for each particular task. It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets that are designed to be placed on top of your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out if you remove it from the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! It's also an excellent idea to buy an electric kettle with whistles built-in, which can be very beneficial for those who like an easy cup of tea or coffee. Warmth Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only heat your home but they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the demand for electricity at times when the grid is at its busiest. This can help reduce the cost of electricity. A stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is a great option for those who live in a tiny house, caravan or narrowboat that doesn't have enough space to store an electric water heater. Cooking on wood stoves is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves have a flat surface, which is ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use the stove to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Make sure that your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to use it. One of the most important things to remember when you are using a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will stop dangerous creosote from accumulating and also keep the flames in view. It is a good idea to clean any ash from the grate frequently. You should also use dry well-seasoned and properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you get the best burning and minimize the toxins in the air. Ideally, the firewood should be split, cut, and stored in a location with adequate ventilation for at least one year before it's brought inside. You could also buy kiln dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to transport and store. You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you intend to put it in. A stove that is too big will result in smaller fires, which result in more creosote. This will limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is designed to heat up to 500 sq feet while a large wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq ft and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2,200plus sq ft. Character A small wood stove can bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free areas, so you can use these stoves in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and features a landscape-style glass pane. It is suitable for both modern and traditional interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. This modern log burner has curving doors that have large viewing windows. It provides exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the modern combustion system direct the air towards the areas that are most crucial to the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content according to where they grow (willow grows in wet soils and close to water bodies, for example), so some require more time to season than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can also lower your energy costs since you won't need to heat your entire home. It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing a stove. This will enable them to fully assess your fireplace space and give you a precise quote. It's not just the cost of the stove that should be taken into consideration, it's also how much prep work and extras will need to be done in your home. It is essential to choose the right expert because there's a lot to think about. As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful gases and smoke from escaping through cracks in the chimney brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It is a good idea to install one before you put in your stove, especially when you live in an older house. Installing a stove into an area that does not have chimneys will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney, allowing a safe space for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall flue system can run through your home and exit through the roof, or be run externally along the side of the building. The former is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it may be less well-insulated. You'll also need to have a hearth constructed for the stove to rest on. This can be made of any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll require a cowl and a flue lining for protection. If you're looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, then we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact dimensions make it perfect for kitchens with lots of space and it has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas where smoke control is needed.