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The Embers Heating Studio: Our Top Five Accessories for your Wood-burning Stove

23rd July 2018 Trusted Web Design Leave a Comment

Hopefully, you’ve asked us to install your stove already or you’re just doing a spot of research. Here’s our top five favourite accessories to help with lighting and ease of use. You should already have your kiln dried logs, firelighters and kindling but what else do you need?

1. Moisture Tester: Are you concerned that your fire should be lighting easier? Perhaps the logs are not burning as hot as they should be? Maybe you aren’t getting that glowing flame you expected?  It’s possible that your logs may be wet. Logs need a minimum moisture content of below 20%. If the moisture content is higher than this you are going to waste a lot of the logs energy boiling off excess water, this will cause the fire to become smokey and form creosote in the flue system. Moisture testers are relatively cheap and all you have to is stab the moisture tester into the log, this will give you a reading. If the reading is below 20% then its ready to burn!

2. Stove Pipe Thermometer: The stove pipe thermometer is a great addition to your wood burning stove. This simple device allows you to keep your stove running at the correct temperature at all times, which is important not only for your own comfort but also for extending the lifespan of your stove and flue liner.
It may be that the air controls aren’t being used correctly.If the temperature is too low, creosote deposits will build up, if the temperature is too high, your stove will have a poor efficiency, so it is important to be able to find out the temperature and manage it easily.

Here is a simple indicator:

475° & Higher: At this heat, you will be wasting energy, possibly overheating. While this temperature will often be reached on initial firing it is not advised for normal operation and could ignite existing chimney deposits.

230°F – 475°F: Safe operating temperature. moderate flaming combustion and best efficiency.

Less than 230°F: This temperature is too low and there will be incomplete combustion, causing smoke, soot, and hazardous creosote. Open draught and/or add more fuel. Ensure your fuel is dry enough to sustain moderate flaming combustion.

3. Heat resistant gloves: Funnily enough stoves get hot and we need to protect ourselves when handling these appliances. This is not only for our own benefit as it stops us getting burnt when we touch the handle or open the door, it means we can refuel the appliance in a safe manner. It means we can preserve the stove also, by placing logs into the burner. Throwing logs into a stove is never a good idea, it can damage the fire bricks, damage the glass, can cause the baffle to dislodge and fall onto the hot fire or could cause hot embers to spill onto the hearth, wood floor or carpet.

4. Wood store: You can buy the best quality logs in the world but if they are not stored poorly they will end up damp, rotten and no good to burn. A convenient place to store your logs, sheltered and within easy reach, slatted sides and raised floor ensure maximum air flow throughout the pile to help dry out your logs. Through efficiently drying out your logs, you can optimise the heat output from your wood fuel.

5. Stove Fan: Designed to rapidly improve the circulation of heat from the stove, and therefore reduce hot and cold spots throughout the house, stove fans aim to not only improve comfort but also improve the stove’s efficiency and reach. Instead of the heat rising vertically with a standard stove, the stove fan uses its blades to divert the warm air horizontally. This means it will heat the part of the room you are sitting in, rather than just the ceiling. The extra movement of air will help warm the whole of the room, not just the area near the stove.

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  • Our new Rais log burner looks fantastic and the fitters were very efficient and completely professional. We are so pleased with the finished stove, hearth, plastering and fitting. We decided on Embers having considered others and chose Embers on price and Jason’s patience and helpful approach. The fitters were exemplary and left everything clean and tidy- they weren’t even phased when they found a live electric wire in the chimney breast! Our final price was way below other quotes and It has been a pleasure to find such an excellent company. I would highly recommend using Embers as you will not be disappointed.

    Sue Bainborough
  • Just a quick note to say thank you for your help when we were looking for a fire to fit in our lounge a couple of months ago. We eventually decided to buy an "Evonic e1500gf3" from yourself and we are extremely happy with our decision. Thank you once again and please find the attached photograph of our completed installation. Kind regards,

    Chris and Pete Lane
  • Thanks Jason – the fire and fireplace look great. What a feature it has made! The guys made a neat job fitting the Riva fire and limestone fireplace. Thank you for your patience while we took on board your ideas and I kept changing my mind! You have a wide selection of fires and fireplaces to chose from.

    John and Liz Hanford
  • Excellent.

    Mr and Mrs Lyons
  • From the moment we entered the showroom, Jason was extremely friendly & helpful. Whilst we had an idea of what type of fire we wanted, Jason spent time with us explaining our options and the features of different fires from each manufacturer. We did look at other local companies but, because of the service we first received from Jason, we came back to Embers with a view to purchase the fire. In addition to the service we received, Embers were also the most competitive price we could find. We are delighted with our fire and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Embers to anyone. Thank you Jason for a great service. Ken Taylor

  • Very pleasing. Attentive service, delivery on time with full instruction.

    Mrs Gill Thorley
  • Great advice and service. Good choice of products and fireplace made bespoke to our requirements.

    Natalie Hannath
  • We would like to thank you Jason and your teams for the work done on our new central heating system and our new fireplace and fire. We are thrilled with how it looks. We would recommend you to anyone looking for the same service.

    Cath and Ian Hardy
  • Were very helpful in helping us choose a fire compatible with our flue. The one we had was both illegal for the flue and ill fitted. The guys came round on time and proceeded to fit an immaculate fire and surround. Brilliant first class workmanship. I’d very highly recommend these guys.

    Mark
  • Excellent. Good sales pitch, clear description of what would be provided, fair price, good and speedy installation.

    Mr & Mrs Robin Grapes
  • Just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the service received during the recent installation of our new Sherbourne Marble Surround/Riven Slate Hearth & Panel/Montage NU Convertor Ultra HE. The installers were punctual, courteous and efficient and left no mess either. The finished job looks stunning (the double bonus being that we do not have to re-decorate the room either) and makes a real focal point to the living room and to say that we are ‘thrilled to bits’ with it, would be an understatement! We would not hesitate to recommend you, to anyone we know, should they be looking for a first class job. Once again, many thanks.

    Mr and Mrs Dawes
  • Excellent. Helpful staff and good products.

    Kevin Halford
  • Very good service.

    Mr Challenor
  • Excellent service.

    Mrs Ann Holmes
  • Overall I was pleased with the service from Embers. Had a slight problem with the finish at first but was quickly sorted.

    Mr Lewis Burley
  • Thought I would send this e-mail to tell you what a complete difference the new fireplace and fire has made to our living room. Also I would like to thank you for your time and trouble in ensuring all our needs were met. A big thank you to your fitters who installed the fireplace. They were very professional and caused no mess whatsover. They did a great job. Once again thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your firm to anyone who requires a new fire and fireplace.

    Mr and Mrs Nicholson

802 Osmaston Road,
Spider Island,
Derby
DE24 9AA

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