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We offer a range of twin wall flue systems which means you can have a stove without a working fireplace. So, if you have a conservatory that you enjoy spending time in especially during the colder months, this is the perfect solution for your dream stove. Or it could be your newly bulit extension, kitchens, dining rooms; they all make lovely spaces for your dream stove. We offer a range of twin wall in stainless or matt black we can even match your flue to the colour of your stove. Twin wall systems can be installed internally and externally and most installations take around two days to install.
Arrange your free consultationTraditionally, wood-burning stoves were intended to burn wood and wood alone. But buying a multi-fuel stove opens up the possibility of heating your home with either coal or wood.
The question is, which of these options is best?
The first thing to say is that, contrary to what many people think when they set about buying a multi-fuel stove, it is preferable to make an either/or decision. It’s not advisable to burn both coal and wood on your stove at the same time as this can damage your flue lining. The sulphuric acid found in coal and the high moisture levels found in wood will combine to create a nasty solution that will stick to and erode your stove system.
It’s also worth pointing out that, while most multi-fuel stoves are equipped to burn normal house coal, often stove manufacturers will advise against this. The amount of soot found in house coal can result in your stove system becoming clogged very quickly.
To avoid this, you can use smokeless coal to reduce the amount of smoke and soot going up your flue. Smokeless fuel has the added benefit of being better for the environment and being suitable for use in smoke control areas.
Of course, you should always check your owner’s manual for the final word from the manufacturer on what fuels are recommended for use in your stove.
Getting down to which fuel is best for multi-fuel stoves: if multi-fuel stoves were the most effective method of burning wood, then what we know as wood-burning stoves would have become redundant years ago. The very fact that multi-fuel stoves exist indicates that they have been designed and engineered for the purposes of burning coal.
The most obvious example of this is the grate. Coal burns best on a raised grate since it needs an air supply from below to burn effectively. Wood doesn’t need this additional air supply, so when you’re using wood on a multi-fuel stove you might find that it burns faster than on a wood-burning stove because of the extra oxygen around it. Wood burners come with a flat grate, which limits the air supply to the fuel and results in a slower burn.
If you’re thinking of using wood as your main fuel then it’s best to buy a wood-burning stove in the first place. By buying a multi-fuel stove, you’re already making a commitment to coal being the fuel you want to use most of the time.
For the reasons we’ve already mentioned, that makes smokeless coal the prime candidate. Some smokeless fuels that you might like to consider are anthracite, as well as a host of brand name alternatives such as Taybrite and Phurnacite.
Of course, a multi-fuel stove also brings with it the versatility of being able to choose which fuel you’d rather use at a particular time.
" We have recently had a multi fuel stove fitted by Evolution Fireplaces, Hitchin. We can fully recommend Tom, he was very thorough from coming to inspect our fireplace to the completed job. He was punctual, gave us advice on which stove to have, told us about the necessary certificates we would receive, and cleaned up after the fitting. We are now lovely and toasti warm , and he will come and do the serving each year as well. so if you are looking for a log burner go no further, call Tom and he will help you. "
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