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Cottonwood is not a great choice for firewood. Cottonwood is good for generating heat easily but will burn through very quickly. It is not a good wood to load up on for an overnight burn. Cottonwood can put out an unpleasant smell, particularly if burnt before properly seasoned. Cottonwood has a low MBTU output, make … Read more
Summary – What makes Cedar Good for Firewood Cedar, although it smells nice when being burned, is not a good option for firewood. Cedar has a high amount of sap which can cause a moderate amount of smoke and wood stoves burning cedar can suffer from creosote buildup. The high sap amount causes popping and … Read more
Summary – What makes Oak Good for Firewood Oak is one of the best choices for firewood. Most species of Oak have a very high MBTU output, this is due to its dense structure which makes it very heavy. Oak burns very hot, with little smoke and sparks. Oak is great for loading a wood … Read more
Ash will take a full season to dry properly, upon which time it will become easy to split. Ash produces low smoke and sparks with a mild aroma when burning Ash gives off a relatively high MBTU making it a great firewood for hot burns, and good for overnight burning in a wood stove. Ash … Read more
Is it really possible that the heat from a wood stove can create electricity?Enough electricity to power a small fan? What is an heat powered fan? Yes its true. Heat Powered Fans, aka Eco fans, aka stove top fans, are powered only by the heat generated by the wood stove. They do not use any … Read more
A double barrel wood stove produces more heat than a single barrel stove. The first (lower) barrel containing the burning wood. The second (higher) barrel is placed in line with the flue and contain tubes that get heated by the rising smoke. The heated tubes become warm and act as both an extra heat mass … Read more
Attempting to attach ducting to a wood burning stove may not be the smartest thing to do. There are inherent fire risk dangers, and many manufacturers will specifically specify not to do this. Usually a furnace is designed to attach to ducting, always follow manufacturers guidelines. So, if you have a wood stove, and want … Read more
Heating multiple rooms in your house with a wood stove doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow this step-by-step guide and use the key tips and tricks to warming each room effectively with a wood stove now!
What is a heat exchanger? A heat exchanger is a device that can transfer heat from one medium to another. A common type of heat exchanger is a car radiator, which transfer heat from hot water (engine coolant) into the air that is passed through the radiator. What is a wood stove heat exchanger? An … Read more
Before you get started cleaning the inside and exterior of your wood burning stove, know that this can be a dangerous task. Make sure you understand the risks involved. We have covered off on some basic safety precautions at the end of this article. How to clean the outside of an enamel wood stove Depending … Read more
