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What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners Outdoor wood burners can be an efficient and cost-effective method of heating homes and businesses. They also reduce the need for fossil fuels that are not renewable and help to create a more resilient energy strategy. A well-seasoned wood is vital for efficient burning. Green or unseasoned wood has a higher moisture content and may cause creosote accumulation, which can affect performance. Efficient Outdoor wood burners (OWBs) have been around for many years and offer a very green and efficient method of heating your home. The design of OWBs encourages the slowing of the fire, making it cooler which results in poorer combustion and more smoke and creosote. These unburned fuels could cause health problems, fire hazards, and deteriorate the surrounding environment. Moreover the visible smoke plume that OWBs emit could cause neighbors to voice their concerns and result in DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement action. This kind of problem can affect the value of your property, and may lead to your OWB being shut down. Crown Royal Stoves offers a line of EPA Certified outdoor wood furnaces that are referred to as the Pristine Gasification Series that utilizes technology to boost the efficiency of combustion to ensure a smokeless, clean burn. This is achieved through the negative pressure air system that pulls fresh, dry, hot clean air in from the bottom of the boiler and pushes it out through the chimney at a much greater rate than traditional outdoor wood boilers. This is accomplished through an innovative design that utilizes a multi-pass water-filled heat exchanger made from 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel. When properly used, when properly used, the Pristine Gasification Series OWB can reach an efficiency of 99% to create a cleaner, smokeless fire that consumes less wood and produces significantly less carbon dioxide than traditional OWBs. To maximize your OWB's performance it is essential to burn only dry, clean, seasoned wood. It is recommended that you season your wood for six months or one year before burning it. This will result in a more efficient and cleaner burn. In addition to maximizing the efficiency of your wood stove and enhancing its efficiency by performing the "dry burn" every week. This technique eliminates creosote buildup, keeps your boiler running efficiently and increases its lifespan. Lastly by adding a creosote removal stick every when you load your stove, you can drastically cut the amount of creosote that you use. This product is available through Wisconsin Wood Furnace. Clean The soot particles left in the aftermath of burning wood can make a stove look very dirty. These are very hard to remove If you notice any spots of soot build-up on the glass of your stove, you must clean them right away. Otherwise the soot will harden and be even more difficult to remove. It is crucial to use the right cleaners however, you must be careful not to scratch the glass with anything that may scratch it. This could result in an area of weakness that could shatter glass when exposed extreme temperatures. Be sure to let your wood stove cool completely before cleaning it. Be sure to cover the area surrounding it with newspaper. This will prevent the ash from spilling and staining surfaces. It could take up to one year for your stove's seasoning to be complete, depending on the quality of the wood you choose to use. Seasoned wood will not only burn more efficiently, but will create less creosote. This is the kind of material that builds up on your fireplace, reducing its efficiency and posing an opportunity for fire hazards. If you're using unseasoned wood or just making a fresh fire in your outdoor wood burner the best thing you can do is open the back door to the lower part and scoop the ashes into a non-combustible bin every week. A sediment flush should be performed on your boiler every four years. This is a simple flush lasting five seconds from the drain valve on your boiler. This will get rid of any debris that has accumulated inside the system, and will keep your boiler in great operating condition. After you have cleaned the outside of your fireplace outside it is time to clean it. Before starting, it's important to cover the floor around the stove with newspaper. It is also beneficial to wear protective eyewear and gloves. Also, cast iron wood burner should have an ash container, a shovel container for ash and an instrument for scraping. You can make use of a cloth as shield to protect the refractory while you remove ash and coal deposits. Simple to Operate Despite their popularity (they were among the 1990s' "it" trends, as were mullet haircuts) outdoor wood boilers, also known as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heaters, are still often misunderstood. In contrast to their EPA-approved counterparts, popular wood stoves, which are designed to burn at constant, low temperatures, these boilers have a higher fire rate and emit more smoke when operating. This is why a few local governments have a policy of regulating or banning their use. OWBs are best suited to homes that have high levels of insulation. The smoldering, dense visible smoke can also be a source of complaint with neighbors, and has led to many OWBs being shut down or sued in the past. For OWBs, dry wood with a lower moisture content is required to work effectively. Green or unseasoned wood will reduce efficiency, causing creosote to accumulate and decrease 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 are, on the other hand they employ a three-step procedure which makes use of the energy contained in the wood. This results in less smoke. These furnaces are more efficient than conventional OWBs and can be used for a wide range of fuels. Wood gasification boilers require dry and seasoned wood. The majority of wood can be seasoned over the course of one year. Oak and other hardy trees may take up to two years to mature. They are less water-based and have a larger mass. This allows them retain heat for longer, thus increasing efficiency and decreasing pollution. The EPA "Burn Wise" website and Cornell Cooperative Extension are great sources for homeowners to learn how to efficiently burn wood in order minimize air pollution. Low Maintenance Modern outdoor wood furnaces have been designed with the environment in mind. Modern outdoor wood furnaces don't produce excessive heat or CO2. They also burn cleaner than indoor wood stoves. They also require less wood to generate the same amount of heat as traditional stoves. Outdoor wood burners also require less maintenance than indoor wood burners, and are more tolerant in regards to the moisture content of the wood. However, outdoor wood burners can only be used with properly seasoned or "cured" wood. Some types of wood can last for up to a year. It is important to utilize a moisture gauge to check the water content of your wood prior to loading. When operating, it is essential to check the system regularly for the accumulation of creosote. Creosote is a byproduct from combustion and can build up in the flue and chimney when it is not cleaned regularly. It can be eliminated using a creosote removal solution that is poured into the flame. Regular cleaning of the flue and chimney will help eliminate dangerous creosote buildup and improve efficiency. In order to achieve 99% combustion efficiency, Crown Royal Stoves designed a new air flow technology called Negative Pressure Gasification. This technology is employed in our EPA certified Pristine Series Outdoor Wood Furnaces to pull air up from the bottom and force all the gases through an enclosed secondary combustion chamber that is surrounded by water with easy-to-clean Turbulators. The result is a smokeless & pollution-free combustion.
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