Multi-Burning Stoves

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Clean, Efficient and Carbon Neutral

There is nothing quite like a traditional open fire, either to warm yourself by, or simply to sit gazing and relax at.

As we know traditional open fires can have their problems. Traditional open fires can be somewhat dirty things to have in your living room but unlike with wood/multi-burning stoves, although you will have to clean them out ever week or so, gone are the days of cleaning and relaying the fire again each morning.

A layer of ash slowly building up on the base of the stove actually helps the logs to burn and with their protected design, modern wood/multi-burning stoves can burn all day long, without the ever-present hazard of falling wood setting fire to its surroundings.

Another problem which used to arise is that of soot build up on the glass, but with new advances in the design of the wood burning stove, an air-wash mechanism is as standard on most new stoves which clean the glass for you.

A wood/multi-burning stove is a lot more efficient than an open grate fire. The majority of the draughts in a dwelling with an open fire are caused by the hot air rising up the chimney and being replaced by the cold air it sucks in through these draughts.

An open fire has been estimated to be only around 20 - 25 per cent efficient, wood/multi-burning stoves manage around 80 per cent efficiency, giving an immediate and substantial saving in energy usage.

Useful tips on wood/multi-burning stoves from Kellys:

To get the best out of wood/multi-burning stoves, there are a few useful tips to take into consideration.

  • Chimney - the chimney needs to have a sufficiently large flue to provide the necessary air flow. Some older chimneys may need to be lined.
  • Wind - the direction of the prevailing wind is significant. A vent or cowl may be required if there is a trend for the smoke to be blown back down the chimney.
  • Heat Output - you need to make sure that you have adequate output to heat the required space.
  • Insulation - a 1kW output will heat 25 m² in a considerably well insulated house, but only 10 m² in a badly insulated house. This is a general rule of thumb and may not apply to every house.
  • Fuel - wood/multi-burning stoves can burn compressed sawdust blocks as well as the traditional dried logs. Burning waste wood offers a good way of making energy savings but remember to steer clear of painted timber or anything which has been treated for exterior use as the coatings can cause problems.

Burning Materials:

  • Anthracite
  • House Coal
  • Wood/Timber (Dry)
  • Peat Briquettes
  • Bog Peat

Do Not Burn**:

  • Household Rubbish
  • Cardboard
  • Treated (Oil) or Painted Wood Solvents
  • Treated or Painted Wood
  • Chemical Chimney Cleaners
  • Coloured paper

** Burning the above materials cause the release of toxic fumes and causes the stove to over-heat. DON’T USE – Gasoline type fuel, Kerosene, Charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start up or freshen up a fire in a multi-burning stove.

Kellys' Products

Mulberry: Back Boiler and Room Heater Versions

Broseley: Back Boiler and Room Heater Versions

Evergreen: Room Heater Versions Only

  • Ash
  • Cedar
  • Elm
  • Hawthorne
  • Holly
  • Larch
  • Maple
  • Rowan
  • Willow
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