What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners

Outdoor wood burners can be an efficient and cost-effective method of heating homes and businesses. They also help reduce the dependence on fossil fuels that are not renewable and help in implementing a sustainable energy strategy.

Well-seasoned contemporary wood burning stoves is essential for efficient burning. Green or unseasoned Wood burner clearance sale may contain more moisture that can cause creosote to accumulate and decrease performance.

Efficient

Outdoor wood burners (OWBs) have been around for a long time and offer a very green and efficient method to heat your home. However, the standard design of OWBs, which promotes an unsteady, cooler fire which results in less combustion and a higher amount of smoke, creosote and particulates. These unburned fuels can cause health issues as well as fire hazards, and can also harm the environment.

Moreover the visible plume of smoke that OWBs emit could cause neighbors to voice their concerns and lead to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement actions. This type of public relations issue could be a significant impact on the value of your property and could even lead to your OWB being shut down.

Crown Royal Stoves has a line of outdoor wood furnaces that are EPA Certified. The Pristine Gasification Series makes use of technology to maximize combustion efficiency and create smokeless, clean burning. This is achieved by using a negative-pressure air system which pulls fresh dry heated, filtered, and heated air from the bottom and then pushes it up the chimney at a much faster rate than traditional outdoor wood boilers. This is accomplished by an innovative design that utilizes a multi-pass water filled heat exchanger made of 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel.

When properly used when properly used, when used correctly, the Pristine Gasification Series OWB can reach an efficiency of 99% for a cleaner, smoke-free fire that consumes less wood and produces significantly less emissions than traditional OWBs. To enhance the performance of your OWB it is essential to only burn dry, clean, seasoned wood. The process of preparing your wood for 6 months or more prior to burning is recommended. This helps ensure a better energy efficient and efficient burn.

In addition to increasing the performance of your wood stove it is also possible to increase its efficiency by performing a "dry burn" every week. This method reduces creosote which improves boiler efficiency and prolongs the life of your boiler. By adding a stick for removing creosote to your stove every time you fill it up, you can drastically reduce the amount of creosote that you use. The product is available through Wisconsin Wood Furnace.

Clean

A wood burning stove can be very dirty due to burnt soot particles. These are very hard to remove, so if you see any spots of buildup on the glass of your stove, you must clean them as soon as you notice them. Any soot that is not eliminated will harden and make it more difficult. It's important to use the right cleaners, but you should also be careful not to scratch the glass by using anything that can scratch it. This could leave a weak spot that will break the glass when exposed to extreme temperatures.

Before you begin cleaning your wood burner, you must ensure that it's not lit and completely cool. Also, make sure that the surrounding area is covered with newspaper. This will stop the ash from spreading and staining surfaces.

It can take up to one year for the seasoning process of your stove to be complete, based on the quality of the wood you use. The wood that has been properly seasoned will not only burn more efficiently, but also produce less creosote. This is the material that builds up on your chimney, reducing efficiency and posing the risk of fire. If you are using unseasoned wood or just starting a new fire in your outdoor wood burner the best thing to do is open the lower back door and scoop the ashes into a non-combustible bin every week.

You should also perform an annual sediment flush on your boiler at least once every four years. This is a straightforward flush of five seconds from the drain valve on your boiler. This will eliminate any debris that has accumulated within the system and help keep your boiler in top working condition.

After you have cleaned the Outside wood burners of your fireplace that is outside it is time to clean it. Before you begin, it's crucial to cover the area around the stove with newspaper. It is also beneficial to wear protective eyewear and gloves. Also, you should have an ash container, a shovel ash container and scraping tools. To protect the refractory you should lay a cloth on it to shield it as you scrape away coal and ash deposits.

Easy to Operate

Despite their popularity (they were among the 1990s' "it" trends, along with mullet haircuts) outdoor wood boilers, also known as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heaters are often misunderstood. Unlike their cousin the EPA's popular wood stoves, which are designed to burn at constant, low temperatures, these boilers have a higher fire rate and emit more smoke when they operate. This is why a few local governments regulate or ban their use.

OWBs are best suited to homes with a high level of insulation. The visible, smoldering smoke can also be a source of complaints from neighbors and has led to many OWBs being shut down or sued in the past. To ensure that OWBs to operate properly they must be used with dry wood that has a low moisture content. Green or unseasoned wood can reduce efficiency, cause creosote to build up and decrease the life of the burner. A moisture meter will help you determine how long it takes for wood to dry.

Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers are, on the other second hand wood burning stoves, use a three-step process that utilizes more of the energy in the wood. This results in less smoke. These types of furnaces are much more efficient than traditional OWBs and can be used with a wider range of fuel. Wood gasification boilers need dry, seasoned wood. Most wood will season within a year, however oak and other hardy species can require two years or more to fully mature. This is due to lower volume of water and a greater density. This allows them retain 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 in order to reduce air pollution.

Low Maintenance

Modern outdoor wood stoves are designed to be environmentally friendly. Modern outdoor wood furnaces do not emit excessive CO2 or heat. They also burn cleaner than indoor wood stoves. They also require less wood to generate the same amount heat as traditional stoves.

Outdoor wood burners require less maintenance than indoor wood burners and are more forgiving when it comes to the moisture content of the wood. Outdoor wood burners are only suitable for wood that has been properly "cured" or dried or. Certain types of wood may take up to a full year. Use a moisture meter before loading to measure the amount of water contained in your wood.

During operation, it is necessary to periodically inspect the system for the build-up of creosote. Creosote is a byproduct from combustion that can build up in the flue and chimney in the event that it is not cleaned frequently. It can be eliminated by pouring a creosote removal product into the fire. Regularly cleaning the flue and chimney will remove dangerous creosote buildup and improve efficiency.

To attain 99% efficiency in combustion, Crown Royal Stoves designed a brand new air flow technique called Negative Pressure Gasification. This technology is employed in our EPA certified Pristine Series Outdoor Wood Furnaces to pull air up from the bottom and force all gases through an enclosed secondary combustion chamber that is which is surrounded by water, with easy-to-clean Turbulators. The result is a smokeless & pollutant free burn.