What fuel can you use in a multi fuel stove?
What Fuel Can I Burn in a Multifuel Stove? Multi fuel stoves are capable of burning logs, coal and smokeless fuel, such as anthracite coal and peat or turf briquettes. However, be sure to only burn one type of fuel at a time. Burning wood and coal together for too long can result in fumes that could damage your stove.
What is the best smokeless fuel for a multi fuel stove?
Homefire Ovals are a high quality smokeless fuel. It is suitable for both Multi-Fuel stoves and Open Fires. Like its bigger brother Homefire, the Ovals emit 80% less smoke and 25% less CO2 than house coal. Whilst not quite matching Homefire or Homefire Ecoal50, Homefire Ovals are still a great alternative.
What kw multi fuel stove do I need?
Calculate the cubic space of the room by multiplying the width, height and length. As a rule of thumb, divide the cubic space by 14 and this will give you a KW output needed for the room. If your room needs a wood burner between 10-15 KW then you need a large wood burning stove.
Can you use smokeless fuel in a multi fuel stove?
It’s not only pure anthracite that is suitable for use in a multi fuel stove. There are plenty of other smokeless fuels out there that have the exact same benefits – burning cleanly and efficiently.
Are multi-fuel stoves bad for your health?
Wood burners triple the level of harmful pollution particles inside homes and should be sold with a health warning, says scientists, who also advise that they should not be used around elderly people or children. The tiny particles flood into the room when the burner doors are opened for refuelling, a study found.
Is smokeless coal going to be banned?
Smokeless Coals (including Anthracite) and Kiln Dried Logs are NOT being banned. We recommend: Smokeless Ovals – Smokeless Ovals are a premium, cost effective, multi-purpose fuel ideal for use on open fires, multi-fuel stoves, room heaters and cookers.
What does kW mean in log burners?
heat output
One thing you’ll notice if you’re looking round at wood burning stoves to buy is the constant mention of heat output. You’ll see a number followed by the letters kW. This stands for the number of kilowatts a particular stove could generate.