IMPORTANT WARNING - FAKE CE APPROVED SOLID FUEL CAST IRON STOVES / WOOD BURNERS This guide is to highlight the fact that the vast majority of cast iron multi fuel and wood burning stoves being sold on...
When buying a cast iron stove, multifuel / multi-fuel should mean that is comes with a coal grate and is initially set up for the burning of coal. You can also burn wood, but it is best to make a few changes. ...
The list below is things you should NEVER do when fitting a cast iron stove. They are not only against building regulations and HETAS guidelines - but could seriously put your health / life at risk. ...
Legally, for all installations after 1st of April 2002 - you require a BUILDING CONTROL NOTICE from your local council should you wish to fit or replace a woodburning or multifuel stove, flue pipe or make...
Seasoning (initial use of stove) - same rules apply for outdoor chimineas Multi-fuel cast iron stoves need seasoning. Cast iron is the best material known for retaining heat and it MUST be seasoned correctly...
What is a Flue Damper A flue damper is a cast iron plate with a spindle that you fit inside your first piece of flue pipe that connects to your cast iron multifuel or woodburning stove. It works as a...
Your multi-fuel stove requires little maintenance. It can be peroidically sprayed or brush painted as required with high temperature stove paint such as STOVEBRIGHT - or alternatively polished in the...
Controls Multi-fuel stoves are fitted with a variety of controls - the most common of which is a damper fitted in the stove outlet where the flue pipe is connected. (Please note - not all stoves have a...
If you have a cast iron stove, investing in a stove thermometer is a very worthwhile thing to do. By burning at the correct temperature, this will help get the best heatout put from your stove and lengthen the...
Below is a list of the most common woods for burning. It is worth remembering that all wood burns better if split. There is an old saying "Before starting a fire, collect the right wood". It is worth learning...