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Please note the following advice on minimising smoke emissions:
FUEL
Wood- All types of wood are suitable provided they are well seasoned, UNTREATED, and have a
moisture level between 12% and 20%. For soft woods, typically they will need to have been left
in suitable storage for 9+ months for the moisture to evaporate. For hardwoods, this will
usually be 18 . It is recommended that logs should be no more than 5” (125mm) in
diameter and 8” (200mm) in length. If you are unsure of the moisture content of y
our fuel, then
you can buy a moisture meter which will indicate the moisture levels in your fuel. Liquid fuels
must NEVER be used.
WARNING: Wet timber should not be used as this will create excess tar deposits in the chimney
and stove and could increase the risk of chimney fire. Timber which is not of a suitable
moisture content will also create more smoke and harmful emissions and will damage the
stove and flue system. If you are buying wood, always look out for the “Ready To Burn” logo.
Suppliers who sign up to this have regular checks to ensure that the wood they are selling is
below a certain moisture content and is consistent with what they are advertising.