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  1. BowlandStoves
    While some blame the government for the mis-information circulating last week, it does say categorically in the announcement that there would be no ban on wood burning stoves. Happens that some media outlets chose to ignore that bit and make sensational headlines of their own. So, surely this must be the end of any stove related legislation for now? They have had a long time to think of these regulations so hopefully we wont be waking up to the sensationalising headlines for some time to come!
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    I think you have hit the nail on the head - its all down to education. Burning wet wood is not good for your stove, flue or the environment so why do people do it? For some reason the mass media have a bee in their bonnet about wood burning stoves and an obsession to group them together with open fires. This is like comparing apples and pears.....absolutely useless.
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    We wrote an article last week for our customers as many read the crazy headlines of stove bans. Now the dust has settled might be worth a read:- No ban on wood-burning stoves, repeat no ban on wood-burning stoves We thought it best to get the main headline across in response to the disgraceful reporting of the government’s “wet wood ban” by some areas of the UK media. Those who follow our blog will be aware we have written about the pitiful standard of reporting when it comes to wood-burning stoves and air pollution. So, rather than publish an article of our opinion let us take a look at the truth behind the headlines. No ban on wood-burning stoves, repeat no ban on wood-burning stoves - Bowland Stoves WWW.BOWLANDSTOVES.CO.UK We thought it best to get the main headline across in response to the disgraceful reporting of the government’s “wet wood... #woodburners #wood
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    Personally I dont think they have an argument but I can imagine eco friendly groups pushing harder and harder for a stove tax in the future. I would be interested to hear any views.
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    We have been looking at an array of different surrounds you can add to your stove, from stone hearths to oak mantles, mirrors to glass hearths, etc. Do you go for the traditional bare surround or something different?
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    While nobody is saying that the UK is perfect in any way, I think we are a lot lot better than many countries out there. Grouping different combustion processes together under one umbrella gives a very unfair impression for things like wood burning/multifuel stoves. One irony in Scotland is the building of the super duper Queensferry Crossing which is a stunning bridge. It was built to reduce congestion and traffic numbers - since it was built both congestion and traffic numbers have gone up by 3.9% (I think this was the figure). I think governments sometimes need to get their own house in order before they start throwing accussations at others
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    Recently I added an image of a Nordpeis ME Ceiling Hung Woodburning Stove which attracted a few comments lol What is the strangest looking stove you have ever seen - be good to see some images
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    Hi @xdcx Dont hold your breath! Politicians and councils talk the talk but walking the walk, we shall see
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    Here is another wider image. That must place a fair bit of pressure on the flue pipe?
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    I think the 2 comments say everything lol The SIA need a higher profile
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    Someone earlier asked about a PR body for the stove industry - there is one, The Stove Industry Alliance. The proof is in the pudding, have you heard of The Stove Industry Alliance before? Stove Industry Alliance | representing manufacturers, distributors, advisory and test house bodies and other interested parties who sell stoves WWW.STOVEINDUSTRYALLIANCE.COM The Stove Industry Alliance is an alliance of UK stove and roomheater manufacturers, distributors, advisory and test...
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    Nordpeis ME Ceiling Hung Woodburning Stove - Hit or Miss ?
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    Very interesting explanation of how a stove fan works for those thinking of buying one
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    The term "smoke and mirrors" springs to mind. Rob_the_Sparky hit the nail on the head, lumping wood burning stoves with other less efficient forms of burning just doesnt make sense - unless, like politicians, you have an agenda
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    Also, if you say it loud enough and long enough - anything can become "the truth".
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    One death is one death too many but to throw all of the blame on wood burning stoves is a little far fetched:- Wood burning stoves face axe as Scots pollution death toll is revealed WWW.HERALDSCOTLAND.COM A BAN on domestic wood burning is on the cards after it emerged more than one in 29 deaths in Scotland's large... There is even a comment to suggest that PM2.5 particles are being "blown over" the channel to mainland Europe and increasing their PM2.5 numbers. I have seen cases of passing the buck but....come on.....
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    With politicians it seems to be a case of "do what I say, not as I do". I live in Scotland and the First Minister up here is always talking up Scotland's green credentials while being chauffered everywhere and taking a helicopter for "longer" journeys. Oh how it must be good to have an expense account which the tax man never queries
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    Its a shame that after years of hovering on the side lines you decide to post on a topic which many people have strong opinions about. There is a huge push to go "green" as we all know and importing wood might be seen to play into the hands of those who continue to criticise stoves as enivornmentally unfriendly. The truth is that no combustion process is ever fully green but putting stoves (often 80%+ efficient) in the same category as open fires (max 30% efficient) seems bizarre to say the least. I noticed during the election that ALL political parties promised to plant literally millions of trees in the UK going forwards. While the new stock will take some time to mature, there is still more than enough wood supply in the UK to go around. I think I read somewhere that the UK also exports wood which is strange when we also import to fulfil our own demand. Its a strange world that we live in!
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    Hi @Mick Dempsey I pop in every few days to see what is happening and see you have mentioned us in your post Without looking into this subject in minute detail there are a number of issues I would like bring to the discussion table:- Very often US and UK/EU regulations are not identical - there may be some issues here Cost of exporting/cost of US companies setting up a new operation here The UK market is heavily influenced by Scandinavian countries where the "basic" styles are more popular Cost can also be an issue - US companies tend to export to the UK on a £1 to $1 basis which is very unfair for UK consumers Everything is bigger in the US (joke ) These are just a few issues which spring to mind.
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    Glad to see the industry fighting back:- Government overestimating emissions from domestic wood-burning, says industry body - Air Quality News AIRQUALITYNEWS.COM A report commissioned by industry body HETAS claims that particulate matter emissions attributed to domestic...
  21. BowlandStoves
    Surely it would be near impossible to control the air flow and as a consequence might there be potential issues with over burning?
  22. BowlandStoves
    A submarine would look boring compared to that monster The stove is huge!
  23. BowlandStoves
    If the landlord is going to keep renting out the house, maybe try and persuade them to buy one of the cheaper (but still good quality) stoves. There are a few out there now, depends what you want to spend.
  24. BowlandStoves
    A bet this is a first for the forum Molotov cocktail ?
  25. BowlandStoves
    As they say fail to plan, plan to fail

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