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Multi Fuel Log Burner

A multi-fuel log burner fire burner is an appliance that burns coal, wood, and non-smokeless fuels such as anthracite. They can be used to heat your home, and are often connected to central heating units.

Multi fuel stoves come with a separate air vent located on the front of the firebox. This allows you to regulate the amount of air circulating under the grille. This allows the combustion of mineral fuels, coal and wood.

Smokeless fuels

A fuel that is smokeless like anthracite, or coke, is a solid fossil that does not release smoke when burned. The reason for this is the absence of volatile materials. Volatile matter is the stuff which produces smoke and sulphur dioxide when burning, so it is crucial to look for a fuel with no volatile matter.

Anthracite, a natural rock that has high levels of carbon and a few impurities It is used to create smokeless fuels. It is a slow-burning and tough fuel that is difficult for some people to light. Once lit, it will burn for a long time with a blue fire and little smoke.

It is commonly combined to create briquettes, which are more easy to ignite and provide longer lasting heat. These briquettes are referred to as smokeless coal, or simply referred to as ovals. They are produced by drying anthracite, breaking it down into a dust then mixing in smokeless binding agents like clay, starch or molasses to create the briquettes we sell.

These briquettes are suitable to fuel multi-fuel stoves, open fireplaces, as well as room heaters. When burned, they emit an a cleaner flame, which releases less sulfur and up to 20 percent less carbon dioxide.

Many of our customers are moving away from traditional house coals to smokeless fuels. This is not just more beneficial for your chimney and flue, but also for the planet. This is particularly true if you live within the smoke-control zone.

The reason that smokeless fuels are more sustainable for the environment is because they don't produce more ash than traditional house coal, which can lead to blockages and damage to your stove. They also burn more hot and longer, so your fuel will go further and emit less emissions. This is better for you and the environment. Excel is our most favored smokeless fuel. It has been endorsed by HETAS which is the official government-approved body - to be used in smoke control areas. Excel is a round and easy-to-light briquette, with excellent air flow that is suitable for both closed and open appliances.

Coal

People are often under the impression that they can use household coal to fuel a log burner but this isn't recommended. Homemade coal can harm the stove, and it can be dangerous to your health since it releases carbon monoxide. It is also dirtier than wood and is not used in areas of smoke control. If you do decide to burn coal in your stove, it's best to opt for smokeless fuels, such as anthracite, which are HETAS or DEFRA approved and are suitable for use in smoke control zones.

If you're using coal, you must create a fire on an unclean grate. A multi fuel stove will usually have a vented grate which is designed to let air be able to flow under the grate and there is an ash pan underneath. It is recommended to have a small tower of kindling in the middle of your fire, which you can build upon as the fire grows. This will prevent the coal from burning too quickly and increase the heat.

Anthracite coal is more dense than regular household coal and thus requires an elevated temperature to ignite, but it also emits lots of heat once it is caught on the flame. It has a higher energy content and is more durable than other types of. It is recommended to only use kiln dried coal that has been treated to remove moisture, as this can cause it to burn too fast.

It is essential to keep a layer containing kindling or tinder under the coal in order to keep it from burning too quickly. Then, you can gradually add larger pieces of coal over the kindling and tinder. This will stop the coal from overheating and burning too quickly and releasing dangerous fumes.

It is crucial to adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines for your stove. This includes ensuring that all wood has been dried prior to use. It is recommended to have the wood split and seasoned at least two years before you begin using it. If this isn't feasible, kiln-drying may be an alternative.

Briquettes of turf or peat

A multi fuel log burner enables you to make use of different types of solid fuels like turf or peat in addition to anthracite and wood. They're generally cheaper than traditional firewood, and can save you a lot on your heating bills.

Peat briquettes are made from peat that has been shredded, then compressed and dried to produce an inert, slow-burning, smoke-free domestic fuel. They were first developed in Ireland in the 1950s and have since largely replaced sods of peat as a fuel used in the domestic market. Peat briquettes burn more efficiently than peat sods made from raw peat and emit less carbon dioxide.

The first night briquettes for log burners were known as culm bombs, and utilized wet clay as binder. This made them difficult to light and were ash-rich, which would block the flow of air through a stove grate. The newest Briquettes have been cut mechanically and pressed to replicate the processes that created coal. They are less likely to block and can be lit using just a few pieces of dry peat.

As they burn, briquettes release gases that help to create an extremely low smoke flame. They are easier to light than traditional wood fires. They can be used either in a fireplace insert, or a stove specifically designed to store briquettes.

The majority of DIY and wood stores offer these. You can store them in a heated shed or garage in a dry space. Avoid stacking the logs since this can increase the moisture content, reducing their efficiency in burning.

In the past, peat was cut manually using the help of a knife known as a the slean. It was then laid out to dry in summer before being burned to warm during autumn and winter. Peat bogs are full of biodiversity, but they are disappearing faster than they can grow. As a result, they are taking up carbon dioxide and contributing to global warming.

The image above shows a field near Ballyforan, County Offaly in 2021. About 20 percent of Ireland's peatlands remain intact. The remainder is harvested by excavators and specialized machinery. This is a significant shift from the previous practices when peat harvesting operations make use of long knives to cut turf and moss.

Wood

Multi-fuel stoves can burn a variety of solid fuels. The solid fuels are inserted through a door into the firebox, and the stove gets heated by the hot gases that are produced during combustion. The gases are drawn out of the chimney by a flue system. A glass window lets you to watch the flames, and there are typically one or more air vents for controlling the amount of oxygen that enters the stove.

There are many kinds of wood that can be used for fuel, although the best wood for log burners is mature, which means that it has been dried and cut for a prolonged period to reduce the moisture content that prevents it from burning efficiently. Seasoned wood also burns more quickly, which means it produces more heat in less time. Logs that are not seasoned or kiln dried are also available however they take longer to burn and produce more smoke.

The fuel should be positioned on top of the kindling before lighting a multi-fuel log burning. Then add a few firelighters, and then logs, coal, or briquettes around them. The firelighters can be lit directly and, once they're burning consistently the rest of the fuel should be added as needed to keep them burning.

A great method to maintain the fire in a multi-fuel stove is to keep the grate spotless, particularly after each use. This will allow the fuel to burn more efficiently, and will also stop the ash from building up and preventing the flow of air. The ash pan that sits beneath the grate of many modern multifuel stoves should be cleaned regularly to avoid it from overflowing.

Anthracite coal is another excellent fuel for a multi-fuel stove. It can be purchased at a similar price as wood, however it burns more hot and produces significantly less smoke. You can purchase this fuel in bags or tons, depending on the amount you need. You can also add a woodburning kit on multifuel stoves that allow you to burn wood and coal.