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Ecoboiler Stove User Guide
2 Recommended fuels
2.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning wood
requires a little effort and planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is well seasoned and
has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored
to allow moisture to evaporate for at least 9 months in the case of soft wood, and at least 24
months in the case of hard wood. We recommend using dry logs with a diameter of 5-8cms and
length of 20-25cms.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your wood is
‘green’ or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter can be obtained
in order to determine the moisture content of your wood fuel.
Wet wood must not be used
as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously
damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a chimney fire.
DO NOT BURN Bituminous house coal or petroleum coke
in this appliance.
DO NOT BURN any form of plastics
in this appliance.
2.2 Solid fuel
If you have chosen a multi/solid fuel stove this will have a cast iron riddling grate which allows
you to burn a wider variety of fuel types. It is important to ensure that your fuel is intended for
use in a stove, modern stoves are designed for use with current cleaner burning and smokeless
fuels.
Arada recommends the use of approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable for
use on closed appliances including multi fuel stoves. For additional advice on fuels, please refer
to The Solid Fuel Association.