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...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...