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  1. arboriculturist
    I can work with all the Hauliers I encounter - just seeking views of others in the business
  2. arboriculturist
    Stacked roadside for more than 6 months and the price seems to go up by up to 20%.
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    All good I get what you meant though, claiming Kiln dried is better than air dried is wrong; period. Plenty out there selling quality 20% mc air dried. Appears 20% is the key-word; a bit like Omega 3, carbon neutral, sustainable etc.etc.
  4. arboriculturist
    My post may have been misinterpreted - I am suggesting that those who kiln dry have an advantage because of the RHI, nothing else. I am not in that catagory
  5. arboriculturist
    I agree:thumbup1:
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    If you are selling a quality product - good or bad - the average customer does not care how it is produced, just look at milk, poultry etc etc etc. Those who kiln dry have a healthy competitive edge at the moment, which has to be accepted. Those who don't, perhaps need to get better at what they do, to narrow the gap.
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    As we all know, some Hauliers charge delivery per tonne for freshly felled timber, whereas they charge per cubic metre for timber that has been stacked roadside; for say 12 months. This can make a significant difference to the ' Haulage cost per m3', based on 8 wheeler loads. Has anyone taken the time to calculate if they 'generally' find one method of charging far more economical than another? (appreciated there are many variables) Any replies most welcome.
  8. arboriculturist
    Are you considering next time you change processor?
  9. arboriculturist
    I'm all for this approach - far less red tape and clean. I would say that I am hundreds of miles from you, so I wont be out with the binoculars any time soon. I spent a fair amount of time researching at home and abroad as you previously recommended. It seems all about maximising on the energy the system produces and conserving it to the highest level. Heat recovery a bonus if expensive. This data is not easy to aquire but I got there in the end. Was the accreditation straightforward? Thanks
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    I think several of those who have kilns now, have after years of hard graft finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel for them. The taxpayer is giving them a leg up, as the EU have forced the government's hand to meet ECO targets within a strict timescale and have therefore decided to spend some taxes on the RHI scheme. As the RHI and burning wood with a value is unsustainable, others are looking to develop a business model that is sustainable in the long term. This will for some include a kiln which runs on waste wood or other methods of acceleratated timber drying, such as Solar Thermal (which I am a fan of), polytunnels etc. A waste wood kiln can be inexpensive, effective and be commissioned with very little red tape. Just need to ensure you feed in fuel with a realistic moisture level. It works for us.
  11. arboriculturist
    Sorted thanks:thumbup1:
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    Never hear those figures - always allowed 1" per year with wood drying from both sides. Felled November - Jan and stickered correctly always managed to get down to 16 - 17 % in the centre outside 12 months. Then get inside living enviromnent for 4 months down to 11- 12%. Anyone agree?
  13. arboriculturist
    You'r on a Firewood Forum here O space - may need to tone the science down a touch!
  14. arboriculturist
    Those with kilns comissioned pre - July 2014 made a sound business decision. With tariffs degressing to 3.5p by October 2015 it will no longer be economic to install a standard kiln installation like Glen Farrow. Those who have wood waste to burn have the option to small scale dry in times of need. We can get wastage down to 2.5% or less waste by buying selected roundwood so don't have much. I think that over time the established kiln dryers will just see a fall in their margins from kiln drying, but they are generally established setups and will be able to adjust their production model as time passes. At the moment they are making a very good return on their investment, so good for them.
  15. arboriculturist
    Quite right - there are many more volatiles in timber than may be apparent and kiln drying can have a detrimental effect, due to enhanced losses of these elements in the timber upon heating:thumbdown:.
  16. arboriculturist
    There are one or two on the Forum who have the space, air drying those volumes already and loads across the channel.
  17. arboriculturist
    Here Here. I think we have to be guided by our conscience, however principles cost money.
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    Some fair comments there, however as more of us go to bio-fuel things start to look different and utilising modern, efficient machinery large or small can actually be a positive step. Whatever energy is being produced, energy in one form or another will be required in the process. I think we all have to do what we can to reduce the effects on the environment.
  19. arboriculturist
    We've planted 8,000 over 5 years, sorry but the're all hardwoods:001_tongue:
  20. arboriculturist
    Where we live perhaps more people can afford to care about the environment. Providing they can buy quality naturally dried firewood that burns well, I cannot see them choosing to buy forced dried Firewood that requires an unnecessary carbon footprint to produce it. Of course if you have invested in a Kiln, understandably you will be fighting your own corner. Only time will tell:001_cool:
  21. arboriculturist
    There is no justification, just the financial incentive, which generally drives the descision making process.
  22. arboriculturist
    Not wanting to de-rail but how long do your potatoe boxes last, do you adjust the slats for airflow and what is the going rate used up your way?
  23. arboriculturist
    Ideal thanks:thumbup1:
  24. arboriculturist
    The largest Firewood retailer in the UK is now advancing into their 20 years of RHI payments for Kiln Drying Firewood. As their business model hinges on the Tariff, I find it hard to see how can they adapt on their scale and still compete when the RHI payments come to an end. Several of those who are Kiln drying now have had to adjust their prices to fall closer in line with those who air dry. I am certainly interested to hear what others see as the future of Kiln dried Firewood.
  25. arboriculturist
    Thanks for those thoughts - I don't welcome additional legislation but the affordability issues is one of the best views I have heard this year - i'll take all I can from that. I plan to keep prices static for several years by increasing efficiency. The good old value for money still counts for a lot with many.

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