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What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners

Outdoor wood burners can be a cost-effective solution for heating homes and businesses. They also reduce the dependence on fossil fuels that are not renewable and aid in a sustainable energy strategy.

A well-seasoned wood is vital for efficient burning. Green or unseasoned wood may contain more moisture, which can cause creosote to accumulate and reduce performance.

Efficient

Outdoor wood burners have been around for many years. They are an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to heat your home. However, the standard design of OWBs that encourages a slow, cooler fire which results in less combustion and a higher amount of smoke, creosote and particulates. These unburned fuels can cause health problems as well as fire hazards, and can also harm the environment.

Moreover the visible plume of smoke produced by OWBs can cause neighbors to complain and could lead to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement action. This type of public relations issue can cause serious damage to the value of your property and may result in your OWB being shut down.

Crown Royal woodburning 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, smoke-free combustion. This is achieved by using a negative pressure air system that pulls fresh hot, dry clean air in from the bottom of the boiler and then pushes it out of the chimney at a higher rate than conventional outdoor wood boilers. This is achieved by a unique design which uses an incredibly efficient multi-pass water-filled heat exchanger made of 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel.

When properly used, the Pristine Gasification Series OWB can achieve a 99% combustion efficiency to create a cleaner, smokeless fire that uses less wood and produces less carbon dioxide than traditional OWBs. To further maximize the performance of your OWB it is crucial to only burn clean, seasoned, dry wood. The process of preparing your wood for 6 months or more prior to burning is recommended and will ensure a more efficient, more energy efficient burn.

You can boost the efficiency of your wood-burning stove through each week a "dry burn". This technique reduces creosote, increases boiler efficiency and extends the lifespan of your boiler. Lastly, by adding a creosote-removing stick each time you fill your stove, you will be able to dramatically reduce the amount of creosote that you use. This product is available from Wisconsin Wood Furnace.

Clean

A wood burning stove can become very dirty from burnt soot particles. They are difficult to clean and therefore, you must clean any buildup on the glass of your stove immediately. In the event that the soot is not removed, it will get harder and become more difficult to remove. Using the correct cleaners for the job is essential and you should also make sure you're not damaging the glass's surface with anything that could scratch it. This could lead to a weak point that will shatter glass when exposed to high temperatures.

Before you begin cleaning your wood stove, it is important to ensure that it is not lit and completely cool. Make sure you protect the area around it with newspaper. This will prevent any spillage of ash which can cause stains and marks on surfaces.

It can take up to one year for the seasoning of your stove to be completed, based on the quality of the wood you choose to use. The wood that has been treated with a seasoned finish will not only burn more efficiently, but will also produce less creosote. This is the kind of material that is able to build up on your fireplace, reducing its efficiency and creating a potential fire hazard. If you're using wood that's not seasoned or are just beginning an outdoor fire fireplace, it's recommended to open the lower backdoor and scoop out ashes into a noncombustible container each week.

A sediment flush should be carried out on your boiler every four years. This is a straightforward flush that takes five seconds from the drain valve on your boiler. This will get rid of any sediments that have accumulated up in the system, and keep your boiler working well.

After you have cleaned the exterior of your outdoor fireplace, it is time to clean it. Before you begin, make sure to cover the stove's area with newspaper. It is also beneficial to wear protective eyewear and gloves. Also, you should have an shovel, a metal container for ash, and a scraping tool. You can use a cloth as a shield to protect the refractory while you take off coal and ash deposits.

Simple to Operate

Despite their popularity (they were one of the 1990s' "it" trends, as were mullet haircuts) outdoor wood boilers, also referred to as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heaters are often misunderstood. In contrast to their EPA-approved counterparts, popular wood stoves that are designed to burn at low, constant temperatures, these heaters use a higher fire rate and generate more smoke when operating. This is the reason why local governments regulate or even ban their use.

OWBs are best suited to homes that have high levels of insulation. Smoke that is dense and smoldering can also be a nuisance to neighbors, which has led many OWBs to be shut down or even sued. To ensure that OWBs to function properly, they must be operated using dry wood that has low moisture content. The use of unseasoned or green wood reduces efficiency, leads to creosote accumulation and can cut down the life of the burner. A moisture meter will help you to determine how long it takes for wood to dry.

Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers are, on the other hand they employ a three-step procedure which makes use of the energy in the wood. This means less smoke. These types of furnaces are far more efficient than traditional OWBs and can be used with a greater range of fuel. Wood gasification boilers need dry well-seasoned wood. The majority of wood will be seasoned within a year, but oak and other species with a hardy structure may require two years or more to fully season. This is due to a lower water content and denser mass. This allows them retain heat for longer, increasing efficiency and reducing pollution. The EPA "Burn Wise' website and Cornell Cooperative Extension are great sources for homeowners to understand how to efficiently burn wood to minimize pollution to the air.

Low Maintenance

Modern outdoor wood furnaces are constructed with the environment in mind. In contrast to indoor wood burner wood burners which generate significant smoke Modern outdoor furnaces burn cleanly and without the creation of excessive carbon monoxide or heat. They also require less wood to generate the same amount of heat as traditional stoves.

Outdoor wood burners require less maintenance and are more forgiving of wood moisture content than indoor wood burning Stove wood burning stoves. However outdoor wood burners should only be used with properly treated or "cured" wood. This could take a whole year or more for some types of wood. Make use of a moisture meter prior to loading to measure the amount of water contained in the outside wood burners.

In the course of operation, it is crucial to inspect the system periodically to check for accumulation of creosote. Creosote is an byproduct of combustion that can build up in the chimney and flue when it is not cleaned on a regular basis. It can be eliminated by pouring a creosote-removing product into the fire. Regular cleaning of the chimney and flue will remove dangerous creosote and increase efficiency.

To achieve 99% combustion efficiency, Crown Royal Stoves designed an innovative air flow technology called Negative Pressure Gasification. This technology is used in our EPA certified Pristine Series Outdoor Wood Furnaces to draw air upwards from the bottom and force all gases through an sealed secondary combustion chamber, which is surrounded by water, with easy-to-clean turbulators. The result is a smokeless and pollution-free burning.