Is smokeless fuel better than wood?

Smokeless fuel is a much safer alternative to smoke-producing fuel, particularly wet wood. Wood-burning

Wood-burning

Wood fuel (or fuelwood) is a fuel such as firewood, charcoal, chips, sheets, pellets, and sawdust. The particular form used depends upon factors such as source, quantity, quality and application.

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open fires and stoves produce a range of toxic gases and particulate matter (PM) that can increase a person's risk of developing heart and lung diseases.

What is the best fuel for a wood burning stove?

You can't get a decent wood burner fire going without kindling. Hardwood is a more efficient fuel source, but it's often difficult to ignite. This is why it's best to use softwood to get any fire stared.

Does smokeless coal burn hotter than wood?

Coal ignites at a temperature more than 100 degrees higher than wood, and it requires a hot bed of wood coals to get it started. Being far denser than wood, coal burns more steadily and longer.

Is smokeless fuel any good?

Smokeless fuels can give up to a third more heat than normal house coal and can also burn for up to 40% longer. This means that they can burn hotter for longer, meaning you need to refuel your appliance less often. Less refuelling also means that smokeless fuels can be more cost effective than your normal house coal.

What is the best fuel for an open fire?

House coal or wood must not be burnt in Smoke Control Areas. The larger sized manufactured smokeless fuels are ideal for open fires, while open fires with under-floor draught may also burn smaller manufactured fuels and Anthracite large nuts.

Wood vs Coal on a Multifuel Stove

Can I burn wood and smokeless fuel together?

Burning smokeless coal and firewood together can be beneficial to your appliance. The extra heat from the solid fuel drives off any moisture in your logs, significantly reducing the build-up of tar and rusting. A fire of both smokeless coal and firewood will also burn hotter for longer.

Is smokeless fuel suitable for an open fire?

Can you burn smokeless coal on an open fire? More good news – of course you can. Smokeless coal, like traditional coal, is designed to be used on open fires and will burn very efficiently in a grate or fireplace. For those in smoke control areas, smokeless fuels like smokeless coal may in fact be your only option.

Is it better to burn coal or wood?

Put another way, a coal-burning fire is less time consuming (once it has caught and is drawing well) than a wood-burning one. While creosote is a common problem with wood burning, coal deposits very little creosote in the flue.

Is smokeless coal being phased out?

Smokeless Coals (including Anthracite) and Kiln Dried Logs are NOT being banned. We recommend: Smokeless Ovals – Smokeless Ovals are a premium, cost effective, multi-purpose fuel ideal for use on open fires, multi-fuel stoves, room heaters and cookers.

How long does smokeless fuel last?

A slow-burning smokeless coal that packs together in the grate to provide maximum heat output for up to nine hours. A multi-purpose smokeless fuel that's easy to light and produces a long-lasting controllable heat.

Does Smokeless Coal ruin flue liners?

Burning mixed Wood, Coal and Smokeless fuel can seriously damage your flue liner.

Is it cheaper to burn wood or coal?

This is one of the easiest questions to answer. Wood is best for your stove if you have a FREE supply and plenty of room to store it. If you can buy enough wood cheap enough then it's great. But if you have to buy your wood Kiln Dried, by the bag' you are almost certainly better off with coal.

Can you mix coal and wood open fire?

Multi-fuel stove rules

The answer is that, even when you are using a multi-fuel stove, you should not burn coal and wood at the same time. While you have the option of burning either fuel on your appliance, this should be done separately and never simultaneously.

Does smokeless fuel give fumes?

To summarise, smokeless coal is not bad for you. It does not emit any hidden, toxic fumes into the air and the lack of smoke is actually incredibly beneficial to your respiratory system, the environment and the health of your appliances.

Can I still burn smokeless coal in a stove?

A fire of both smokeless coal and firewood will also burn hotter for longer. Unless specifically stated in your manufacturer's guide, avoid using house coal in your stove. It burns at a much higher temperature that may cause damage and the smoke will blacken your stove's glass.

Can you have a woodburner in a smokeless zone?

Burning wood in smokeless zones can be confusing.

Wood is not specifically listed as a smokeless fuel, so many people assume they can't burn it in smokeless zones. However, by using a DEFRA-certified stove (also known as an exempt appliance), good quality, dry wood can be used safely.

Can you still burn smokeless coal after 2023?

With this said, smokeless coals like anthracite will still be available for purchase after 2023 because they release little to no smoke and have fewer volatile materials. Whilst the cost of smokeless coal is often higher, the fuels tend to burn longer and hotter in comparison.

Will government ban wood burning stoves?

There's no need to panic, wood burning stoves will not be banned. You can still use your old stove. New regulations come into force in 2022. You can buy a new highly efficient, clean burning stove now.

Will smokeless coal be banned in UK?

In conclusion, 'house coal' and 'wet wood' will be banned by 2023. But Smokeless fuel and dry wood will not be banned.

What gives out more heat wood or coal?

While coal tends to burn hotter, we know enough about various kinds of wood and how to treat them to create hot-burning, consistent logs from the cultured forests grown. Once it is harvested, the wood is cured to remove excess moisture, which allows it to burn hotter and thereby cleaner.

Why do we burn coal instead of wood?

Coal is a dense fuel meaning it burns efficiently, producing more heat per ton. It also means a coal room heater stove is capable of producing 2x more BTU/hr. than a wood room heater stove. Essentially you can burn less coal for longer, giving you more bang for your buck.

What is the best fuel for the environment?

Can you BBQ on smokeless coal?

For barbecues and bonfires, it's best to stick to charcoal or, as we recommend, smokeless wood briquettes. These burn quickly, cleanly and efficiently, so they're much safer and will deliver greater results than even charcoal or liquid fuels.

Is anthracite better than smokeless fuel?

Anthracite – Clean burning & efficient

As its alternative name suggests, anthracite is much harder and more compact than regular house coal. It has a high carbon content and few impurities, which means it burns far cleaner than softer, dirtier coals too.

Can I leave my log burner on overnight?

Finally, some people wonder whether it is safe to leave their wood burning stove on overnight. The safest option is to fully extinguish your stove fire when you go to bed at night. Leaving a burning fire unattended is rarely a good idea – we all know how quickly a few flames can get out of hand.