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These add-ons are effective useless if they do not operate at a high enough temperature and in an area of with sufficient cool airflow.

If you are looking for a stove around the 4kW to 5kW mark, maybe check out the new:- ACR Wychwood woodburning stove

This post has certainly started an interesting conversation or two! On the subject of burning wood with any kind of glue residue, this can be dangerous. It could release toxic fumes into your home, into the atmosphere and also impact the performance of your flue.

It is impossible to list every type of hardwood let alone every type of wood in the world. However, we know from research that various types of wood are more appropriate for wood-burning stoves than others. Some of the types of wood to consider include: Apple wood While Apple wood is something more associated with construction and decorative timbers, it is actually a perfect fuel for wood-burning stoves. The fact it is a dense wood means that it burns relatively slowly but creates significant heat. It also emits a relaxing fragrance at the same time! Ash wood As the natural moisture level of ash wood is around 66% it does take some time to season to a moisture level of around 20%. As it is extremely common across the UK it is no surprise to learn that Ash wood is one of the more popular wood-burning stove fuels. Blackthorn wood While Blackthorn wood may not be the most well-known to the majority of the UK population, it is popular amongst stove users. The fact it is used to carve riding sticks and walking sticks shows it is an extremely durable hardwood. In common with many hardwood fuels, Blackthorn wood burns slowly, creates significant heat but thankfully minimal smoke. Hawthorn wood Like many hard woods, Hawthorn wood is probably more associated with construction and decorative furniture. It is commonly used in cabinets, boxes, tool handles and boat parts. However, the fact it is extremely dense, slow burning and creates significant heat makes it just perfect for wood-burning stoves. Horse chestnut wood Creating a strong flame and significant heat output, horse chestnut wood is one of the few hardwoods used solely for fuel purposes. As it is readily available across many parts of the UK it also offers excellent value for money. Maple wood While maybe not as common in the UK, as the US for example; Maple wood is an extremely hard material which is perfect for wood-burning stoves. It is probably more expensive than the likes of horse chestnut wood but may be something to consider. Oak wood Oak wood is probably one of the best-known types of wood in the UK and is commonly used in construction, flooring and even wine barrels. As this hardwood is relatively dense it burns relatively slowly but emits significant heat. Sycamore wood Commonly available across many parts of the UK, Sycamore wood is a type of hardwood which makes it perfect for wood-burning and multifuel stoves. The fact it has historically been used on boats, ships and the construction of timber frames perfectly illustrates its strength.

There appear to be a number of issues which could and should have been addressed to ensure the tragedy did not happen:- https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/17201527.inquest-hears-that-stove-in-house-at-knock-had-been-condemned-days-before-fire/ What else should we do to improve stove safety?

There must be some decent cost savings to come now the blockage has been cleared - not to mention the potential safety issues. It seems to have built up very quickly considering the chimney was inspected 12 months ago.

While many people tend to focus on the potential cost savings, which can vary depending upon the stove and access to wood, there is a lot more to enjoying a wood burning/multifuel stove. The deep seated long lasting heating is very different to more traditional heating methods.

The government would normally have tried to milk the stove industry by now as it became more popular. However, as it has "green credentials" it does offer a degree of protection from government intervention - so far.

We have had quite a bit of interest in the new:- Hamlet Solution 5 Widescreen Multifuel Stove

Was there any internal or eternal damage to your parent's flue pipe?

Hi @Steve The Colonel Cropper I think you might have posted this in the wrong section?

The introduction of specific insurance for stoves has been rumoured for years now but never actually come into play. I was a little surprised to see HETAS getting involved and so blatantly pointing towards one insurance company. The point about insurance companies doing as much as possible to wriggle out of paying up probably hits the nail on the head. However, until they bring in an annual safety cert for stoves, as long as you can prove it was installed and maintained correctly, then surely this should be enough?

Hi @Ashes_Firewood While everyone enjoys a bargain, more and more people are now looking towards the higher end of the market. There is nothing wrong with budget stoves at all (the quality and value for money has increased massively over the last few years) and they have proved a useful stepping stone to bigger machines for many people.

Rope door seals seem a popular one - general wear and tear when the door is opened and closed wll slowly impact the seal.

Some really nice stove images being posted - I prefer the old style stoves as so many others seem to. However, there are some nice contemporary stoves out there

I like the rounded area for your stove, looks great. The stove looks fairly new?

We have all spoken about stoves - maybe it is worth sharing your current stove with the rest of the world Who wants to post a picture of their stove?

I see Stovax are just about to launch a new View 5 stove with widescreen - looks like this is a growing trend and one which is probably here to stay.

There are a number of accessories and added extras available for woodburning and multifuel stoves such as:- Stove Fire Screens Stove Benches Stove Fans Stove Hot Plate Have you tried any of these or anything else - if so how did you find them? I wonder if we will see innovation in this area in the future?

It is fair to say that some manufacturers have a better spares service than others

The subject of home insurance is one which is rarely mentioned by customers but it is worth having the conversation. Here is a comment from the HETAS wbesite:- "If you’ve recently installed or are thinking of installing a wood or multi fuel burning appliance, you will need to check whether you have appropriate cover under your existing home insurance. This can be especially true if you have a home of non-standard construction, such as timber framed or thatched roof." Has anyone looked into their own situation? If so what was the advice?

Hi @Bob_z_l I think you are being very fair on your delivery expectations. We tend to get UK held stock delivered quicker than the timeframe you mentioned but stock coming from overseas can vary depending on the manufacturer. Some manufacturers seem to hold minimum stock in the UK which puts people off buying their stove, creating a vicious circle.

Might be worth getting a HETAS qualified engineer out to have a look - something has gone wrong and not good for smoke to be escaping from somewhere. As someone mentioned above, I presume your Carbon Monoxide/CO detector is working ok?

We have had a number of discussions of late as to what delivery lead times customers expect for stove and stove spare parts. Without giving my opinion which might sway some comments either way , what do you think is fair and acceptable?

As ever it seems to be a case of central government palming off local stuff to local government who often have no idea. There needs to be one size fits all regulations for the country and a "heat map" (excuse the pun lol) showing SCA in the UK would be a great idea.