Choosing Between A Wood Burning Stove Or Multi-Fuel Stove

1. Choosing Between A Wood Burning Stove Or Multi-Fuel Stove Most people in homes that have either a wood-burning stove or multi-fuel stove believe that they can only burn wood in their stove, but this is not true. There is a distinct difference between the two, and if renovating or adding to your home, or even building a new home, knowing the difference is key. Many people think that any stove will only burn wood, but the key difference between most types of stoves is that some are what is known as multi-fuel stoves. This means that they can burn other fuels as well as wood, which may include coal and pellets. Multi-fuel stoves are a little more popular than wood-burning stoves, with just over 50% of UK residents that have a stove in the home reporting that theirs is a multi-fuel stove. Multi-fuel stoves are also known as mineral-fuel stoves. Wood, smokeless fuel, and coal can all be burned in a multi-fuel stove. It is quite important to invest in good-quality smokeless fuel as the government is cracking down on fuels that have a Sulphur content of more than 2% as well as coal as these are very polluting. To burn mineral fuels or smokeless coal efficiently, a stove will need to allow air to get to it from underneath. This is why multi-fuel stoves will always incorporate a grate on which to place your chosen fuel. This is why they work so well with coal, and many of these little stoves will also have a riddling plate that you can move so that any ash build-up can fall away, which in turn will allow more air through from the bottom, which will help your stove burn better. On the other hand, wood burns the best if it has air circulating at the top and if it is sitting in a bed of ash, accumulating more as it burns. Wood burning stoves will have been optimised to ensure that they allow this type of air circulation, and that ash can build-up for the fire. This design difference between a wood-burning stove and a multi-fuel stove is why it is so important

2. to know what you want before you commit to the purchase. Some multi-fuel stove designers have been going above and beyond the call of duty to innovate their stoves in such a way as to optimise them for both wood and coal. This means that they may have an entirely removable grate, for when you want to burn wood, or at least adjustable so that you can set it as per the type of fuel you choose to use. When selecting your stove, it is always best to buy one from a reputable and reliable dealer that has experience in the stove industry and that will be able to advise you on the best choice for your lifestyle, needs, and preferences. Any adjustable stove will also need to have undergone rigorous testing and validating procedures to ensure that it is capable of efficiently burning a variety of fuels and that it is in line with the current standards for stoves. The best choice for any flexible home is to opt for a multi-fuel stove that incorporates innovations to improve its burning of various fuel types. This will mean that you will be less limited by what you can burn in your stove and that you can adjust your fuel daily depending on costs, availability, and personal preference. The most important thing to remember when buying a multi-fuel stove for your home is to ensure that it has both a primary and secondary air vent. This nifty little feature helps you control the air circulation from both above and below, and will help you get the most out of your little stove. About Us: Suffolk Stove Installations is an independent HETAS registered company that prides themselves on their multi-fuel stoves. They specialise in guiding you step-by-step through the process of choosing, buying, and installing your multi-fuel stove along with flue systems of all types. They are also experienced and proficient in the installation of flexible flue liners, twin walled flue systems, and pumice chimney construction. They provide expert advice and guidance combined with friendly, polite, and reliable service covering the whole of Suffolk as well as parts of Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. For more information on Suffolk Stove Installations and their multi-fuel stoves, please visit https://suffolkstoveinstallations.co.uk/.