7 Simple Tips To Totally Refreshing Your Outside Wood Burners
What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners
Outdoor wood burning stoves are a cost-effective method of heating homes and businesses. They also help reduce the dependence on nonrenewable fossils fuels and help in implementing a sustainable energy strategy.
Wood that is well-seasoned is crucial for efficient burning. Wood that is not seasoned or green may contain more moisture which can create creosote and reduce performance.
woodburning stoves (OWBs) have been around for many years and provide an green and efficient way to heat your home. The design of OWBs encourages a slower, cooler fire which leads to less efficient combustion, and more smoke and creosote. These unburned fuels can lead to health problems as well as fire hazards, and can also harm the environment.
Moreover the visible plume of smoke that OWBs produce can make neighbors angry and could lead to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement action. This type of public relations issue could cause serious damage to the value of your property, and could even lead to your OWB being shut down.
Crown Royal Stoves offers a range of EPA Certified outdoor wood furnaces that are referred to as the Pristine Gasification Series that utilizes technology to increase the efficiency of combustion for a clean, smokeless burn. This is achieved by using the negative pressure air system that draws fresh, dry, hot, filtered air in from the bottom of the boiler, and pushes it out of the chimney at a higher rate than conventional outdoor wood boilers. This is achieved through a unique design that utilizes a multi-pass, water-filled heat exchanger made from 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel.
Properly used properly, when properly used, the Pristine Series OWB has a 99% combustion rate for a smoke-free and cleaner fire. It consumes less wood, and produces significantly fewer emission than traditional OWBs. It is essential to use dry, clean and seasoned wood in order to enhance the performance of your OWB. Seasoning your wood for six months or a year prior to burning is recommended and helps ensure a better energy efficient and efficient burn.
You can increase the efficiency of your wood-burning stove by executing each week a "dry burn". This technique reduces creosote which improves boiler efficiency and extends the lifespan of your boiler. Lastly by putting in a creosote removal stick each time you fill your stove, you can significantly reduce the amount creosote that you use. The product is available from Wisconsin Wood Furnace.
Clean
A wood-burning stove can be extremely dirty due to burned soot particles. They are difficult to clean, so remove any buildup from the glass of your stove as soon as you notice it. In the event that the soot is not removed, it will become harder and more difficult to get rid of. It is essential to select the right cleaners however, you should be careful not to scratch the glass by using anything that can scratch it. This could lead to a weak spot that can shatter glass when exposed to high temperatures.
Be sure to let your wood stove cool completely before cleaning it. Be sure you surround it with newspaper. This will stop the ash from spilling and staining surfaces.
Depending on the quality of the wood you select, it can take up to one year for your stove to be properly seasoned. The wood that is seasoned will not only burn better and will produce less creosote. This is the kind of material that accumulates on your chimney, which reduces efficiency and posing an hazard for fire. If you are using unseasoned wood or just beginning a new fire in your outdoor wood burner, the best thing to do is to open up the lower back door and scoop out the ashes into a non-combustible container every week.
You should also do a sediment flush on your boiler at least once every four years. It is a simple flush of five seconds from the drain valve on your boiler. This will eliminate any accumulation of sediment inside the system, and will keep your boiler in great operating condition.
Once you have done the sediment flush, it's now time to clean the exterior of your outdoor wood burner. Before you begin, it's important to cover the area around the stove with newspaper. It is also helpful to wear gloves and protective eyewear. You should also have an shovel, a metal container for ash and scraping tools. To safeguard the refractory, you should lay a cloth on it to shield it as you scrape away coal and ash deposits.
Simple to Operate
Outdoor wood boilers (also called outdoor furnaces and outdoor wood hydronic heating systems or outdoor wood heaters) are often misunderstood, despite their acclaim. They were one of the "it" trends of the 1990s, as were hairstyles for mullets. Contrary to the EPA's popular wood stoves, which are designed to burn at constant, low temperatures, these heaters use a higher fire rate and emit more smoke when they operate. Certain local governments restrict or ban their use.
OWBs are best suited to homes with high levels of insulation. Smoke that is dense and smoldering can also be a nuisance for neighbors, which has led many OWBs to be shut down or even sued. For OWBs dry wood that has less moisture content is required to perform effectively. Wood that is not seasoned or green will reduce efficiency, causing creosote to build up, and shorten the lifespan of the burner. A moisture meter can help you determine how long it takes for wood to dry.
Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers are, on the other hand, use a three-step process that utilizes more of the energy in the wood. This results in less smoke. These furnaces are more efficient than traditional OWBs, and can be used to fuel a wide range of fuels. Wood gasification boilers require dry well-seasoned wood. The majority of wood will be seasoned within a year, however oak and other species that are hardy could take two or more years to fully season. This is due to lower volume of water and a greater density. This allows them to hold heat for longer, thus increasing efficiency and reducing pollution. The EPA's "Burn Wise" website and Cornell Cooperative Extension can help homeowners learn more about burning wood efficiently, thereby reducing air pollution.
Low Maintenance
Modern outdoor wood stoves have been designed to be eco-friendly. Modern outdoor wood furnaces do not generate excessive heat or CO2. They also burn cleaner than indoor wood stoves. They also use less wood to produce the same amount of heat as traditional stoves.
Outdoor wood burners require less maintenance and are more tolerant of moisture content in wood than wood burning stoves for indoor use. Outdoor wood burners are only suitable for wood that has been properly "cured" or seasoned. This could take a whole year or more for some kinds of wood. It is crucial to use a moisture meter to check the water content of your wood before loading.
When operating, it is essential to examine the system on a regular basis for creosote accumulation. Creosote is a byproduct from combustion that can build up in the chimney and flue in the event that it is not cleaned frequently. It can be removed with a special creosote removal product that is poured into the fire. Regular cleaning of the flue and chimney will eliminate dangerous creosote and increase efficiency.
To achieve 99% combustion efficiency, Crown Royal Stoves designed a brand new air flow technique called Negative Pressure Gasification. Our EPA certified Pristine Series outdoor wood furnaces utilize this technology to pull air from the bottom, forcing all of the gasses through an insulated water surrounded secondary combustion chamber with easy-clean turbines for a smokeless and pollution free burn.