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Welcome to Flus 4 U an independent family run business based in Luckington, Wiltshire who specialise in the installation of wood burning and multi fuel stoves throughout the South West of England.
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Q: What are the benefits of a multi fuel stove?
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A multi fuel stove will burn a variety of different fuels. Recommended fuels include smokeless coal and wood.
Please bear in mind that wood will normally burn better on a wood burning stove.
A multi fuel stove is significantly more efficient than an open fire.
The best fuel to use is Smokeless coal, and is specified by stove manufacturers. Petroleum based industrial fuels should always be avoided.
Q: What are the benefits of a wood burning stove?
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A wood stove will burn seasoned hardwood in the most effective manner. It will combine long burn times with the least amount of ash.
A wood stove is generally 60% - 80% more efficient than an open fire.
The best fuel to use is seasoned hardwood. For the best results this means dry wood with a moisture content below 20%. Wet wood creates poor combustion leading to low heat output, condensation and tar problems in the stove and chimney. Peat can be burned in turf or brick form, but again the moisture content must be low. Household refuse will burn successfully but only if it is dry and fairly tightly packed. Never burn plastics.
Q: What is the difference between a cast iron and steel bodied stove?
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A cast iron stove is made of panels that are bolted together, normally with rope joints, and is the traditional material used to manufacture a stove. The heavy panels take time to heat up and hold their heat, giving an even temperature during the operation of the stove. The most controllable stoves are often cast iron.
A steel stove is made from a sheet of steel that is cut, pressed and welded together. It often heats up very quickly to give prompt heat to a room and due to the elastic nature of steel it is very durable and resistant to damage.
Q: What is Airwash??
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Airwash is achieved by drawing air across the doors to create a barrier between the burning fire and the glass. By preheating this air the overall temperature of combustion is increased keeping the door glass cleaner during operation.
Q: Can I run the stove with the doors open?
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Most wood burning and multi fuel stoves can be run with the doors open or closed. To enjoy an open fire, spark guards are available for certain models. It is worth remembering that with the doors closed, stoves can burn fuels up to 80% more efficiently than open fires, making them a very economical and fuel efficient source of heat.
Flus4u.co.uk / Stoves Wiltshire - Telephone Number: (+44) 07885 464 137 - Email: info@flus4u.co.uk