How To Get More Results From Your Outside Wood Burners

What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners

Outdoor wood burners can be an economical solution to heat homes and businesses. They also help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that are non-renewable and contribute to a resilient energy strategy.

For efficient burning it is essential to use well-seasoned wood. Wood that is not seasoned or green may contain more moisture which can create creosote and reduce performance.

Efficient

Outdoor wood burners (OWBs) have been around for years and provide an eco-friendly and energy efficient way to heat your home. The design of OWBs promotes a slower, cooler fire which results in less efficient combustion and a higher amount of smoke and creosote. Unburned fuels can lead to health problems, fire hazards, and cause harm to the environment around it.

Additionally the visible smoke plume produced by OWBs can cause neighbors to complain and lead to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement action. This kind of public relations issue could have a serious impact on the value of your property, and could even lead to your OWB being shut down.

Crown Royal Stoves has a range of outdoor wood furnaces that are EPA Certified. The Pristine Gasification Series utilizes technology to maximize combustion efficiency and produce a smokeless, clean burn. This is done by using a negative-pressure air system which pulls fresh dry, heated, filtered air from the bottom and pushes it through the chimney at a much faster rate than traditional outdoor wood boilers. This is accomplished by a unique design that utilizes an encapsulated, multi-pass heat exchanger made of 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel.

Properly used, when properly used, the Pristine Series OWB achieves an 99% efficiency in combustion for a smoke-free and cleaner fire. It consumes less wood and produces significantly less emissions than traditional OWBs. To enhance the effectiveness of your OWB, it is important to burn only dry, clean, seasoned wood. It is recommended to prepare your wood for a period of six months or a year prior to burning it. This will ensure an efficient and clean burn.

In addition to maximizing the efficiency of your wood burner, you can also improve its efficiency by performing a "dry burn" every week. This technique reduces creosote which improves boiler efficiency and prolongs the life of your boiler. By adding a creosote-removing stick to your stove each time you fill it up, you can drastically reduce the amount of creosote that you need to use. This product is available at Wisconsin Wood Furnace.

Clean

A wood burning stove can be very dirty due to burnt soot particles. They are difficult to clean and therefore, you must clean any buildup on the glass of your stove as soon as you notice it. Soot that is not removed will begin to harden, making it even more difficult. Using the right cleaners for the job is essential and you should also make sure you're not damaging the surface of the glass by using anything that could scratch it. This could result in an area of weakness that could break the glass when exposed to high temperatures.

Make sure you let your wood burner cool completely before cleaning it. Be sure you protect the area around it with newspaper. This will prevent the ash from leaking and staining surfaces.

Based on the quality of the wood that you choose to use, it could take up to a year for your stove to get properly seasoned. Seasoned wood will not only burn better, but will create less creosote. This is the material that gets accumulated on your chimney, which reduces efficiency and creating the risk of fire. If you're using unseasoned wood or are just beginning a new fire in your outdoor wood burner the best thing you can do is to open up the back door to the lower part and scoop ashes out into a non-combustible bin every week.

A sediment flush should be carried out on your boiler every four years. This is a straightforward flush lasting five seconds from the bottom drain valve on your boiler. This will eliminate any debris that has accumulated within the system and help keep your boiler in great operating condition.

After you've completed the sediment flush, it's now time to clean the outside of your outdoor wood burner. Before you begin, it's important to cover the stove's perimeter with newspaper. It is also helpful to wear gloves and protective eyewear. You should also have a metal ash container, a scraping tool and shovel. You can use a cloth for a shield to protect the refractory while you remove ash and coal deposits.

Easy to Operate

Outdoor wood boilers (also known as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heating systems, or outdoor wood heaters) are often misunderstood, despite their popularity. They were among the "it" trends of the 1990s, along with mullet hairstyles. These units are not the same as the well-known EPA wood stoves, which are made to burn low temperatures and run continuously. They have an increased rate of combustion and produce more smoke. Some local governments restrict or ban their use.

OWBs are best suited to homes with a high level of insulation. Smoke that is dense and smoldering can also be a nuisance for neighbors, which has led many OWBs to be shut down or sued. For OWBs dry wood with a lower moisture content is required to function effectively. Wood that is not seasoned or green will reduce efficiency, causing creosote build-up and reduce the life of the burner. A moisture meter will help you determine how long it takes for wood to dry.

Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers however, use a three-step process that makes use of more energy contained in the wood. This results in less smoke. These furnaces are more efficient than traditional OWBs, and can be used for a wide range of fuels. Wood gasification boilers require dry and seasoned firewood. The majority of wood will be seasoned within a year, however oak and other species with a hardy structure could require two years or more to fully season. This is due to lower volume of water and a greater density. This allows them retain heat for longer, increasing efficiency and decreasing pollution. The EPA "Burn Wise" website and Cornell Cooperative Extension are great sources for homeowners to learn how to burn wood efficiently to minimize air pollution.

cheap wood burning stoves  are designed with the environment in mind. Modern outdoor wood furnaces do not generate excessive CO2 or heat. They also burn cleaner than indoor wood stoves. They also use less wood to produce the same amount heat as traditional stoves.

Outdoor wood burners also require significantly less maintenance than indoor wood burners, and are more tolerant in regards to the moisture content of the wood. Outdoor wood burners are only suitable for wood that has been properly "cured" or dried or. This could take a whole year or more for some types of wood. Use a moisture meter before loading to determine the amount of water present in your wood.

When the system is in operation, it is important to regularly check the system for the build-up of creosote. Creosote is a byproduct of combustion and can build up in the chimney and flue if it is not cleaned frequently. It can be removed by pouring a creosote-removing product into the fire. Regular cleaning of the chimney and flue will eliminate dangerous creosote accumulations, and increase efficiency.

Crown Royal Stoves developed a new airflow technique called Negative Pressure Gasification to ensure 99% efficiency in combustion. Our EPA certified Pristine Series outdoor wood furnaces employ this technology to pull air from the bottom, pushing all gasses through an insulated water-surrounded secondary combustion chamber, which is easy-clean turbines for a smokeless and pollutant-free burn.