Charnwood island 2

[TRH logs]

Hi I’ve got a Charnwood island 2 stove that even when the air control is pushed right in it is still burning quickly has anyone had a similar problem ? Thanks

[Stubby]

4 minutes ago, TRH logs said:

Hi I’ve got a Charnwood island 2 stove that even when the air control is pushed right in it is still burning quickly has anyone had a similar problem ? Thanks

Its probably for a smokeless zone ( defra approved ) There may be an air vent on the back that can be covered or partially covered with a circular plate with a single screw fitted on the outer circumference . loosen it and rotate the disk as bit to partially or fully  cover the vent . 

[Alycidon]

If this is a New Island 2 then it is approved for Smoke Control area and is around 30% better than the 2022 Ecodesign efficiency and emissions requirements.

 

I have sold a few and everyone is pleased with them,  we also have one on live display in one of our showrooms.    Modern stoves are designed to burn CLEANLY and EFFICIENTLY,   they are tested and have to attain certain UK and European requirements,  start messing around with the air vents and you will invalidate any warranty.

 

How big is your room,  Island 2 is an 8 kw nominal stove with a max of around 11kw depending on fuel type and load.     That wants a room of around 120 cu meters volume given average insulation and window area.   

 

I would expect to have to reload it every 40/45 minutes with hardwood or 35 minutes with softwood.     These times can be extended slightly by burning larger pieces of wood.   It wont slumber overnight,  doing that creates tars and moisture in the flue which can lead to chimney fires,  rust inside the stove and vastly increased emissions levels.

 

Cut you wood the length of the firebox less around 50 - 75mm,  load wood cross ways in the firebox.   Aim to load 2 bigger peices rather than 3 or 4 smaller ones.  Not such a glamorous fire but it will stay in a bit longer.

 

If you want 3 or 4 hour refuel periods if its the older multifuel version the use Anthracite,  if its the new BLU version thats a dedicated wood burner with no facility to put air under the fire that solid fuels need.

 

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Edited April 4, 2020 by Alycidon