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Stoves Are Fuel And Cost Efficient |
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Most
woodburning and multi-fuel stoves can be run with the doors
open or closed.
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enjoy an open fire we provide a spark guard which is available
for most models as an optional extra. It is worth remembering
that with the doors closed, stoves can burn fuel up to 9
times more efficiently than open fires, making them a very
economical and fuel efficient source of heat. Gas fired
stoves must always be run with the doors closed.
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| The
Difference Between Woodburning and Multi-Fuel Stoves |
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Wood
burns best on it's own bed of ash with no draught from below.
That wau it burns more slwoly and for much longer.
....A multi-fuel stove needs
a grate to hold the fuel above the ash to allow air to circulate
from below to keep the fire going. Both our woodburning
and multi-fuel stoves can easily be converted from one fuel
type to another.
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| The
All-Important Chimney |
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 Both
the chimney and hearth need to comply with current building
regulations, and be compatible with the fuel type you wish
to burn. The type and condition of the chimney is most important
as it has a major effect on how well your Villager stove
will perform. Chimneys are generally classified as either
class 1 or class 2. Class 1 refers to chimneys suitable
for woodburning or multi-fuel stoves, while class 2 are
chimneys which can only be used for gas fired stoves. The
exception is for balanced flue gas fired stoves which are
vented straight through an outside wall.
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factors will influence the performance of the stove, for
example the height of the chimney. In an ideal situation
this should be at least 4 mtrs. (approx. 12ft. to 13ft.)
with about 1 mtr. (approx. 3ft.) clearance above the top
of the roof and well clear of any other obstruction. The
diameter and angle of run will also influence performance,
but please don't be put off, we just want to be sure that
everything is fine before the stove is installed. The last
thing we want is for you to be disappointed because the
chimney does not do justice to the full potential of your
Villager stove. If you have any doubts please ask your Villager
dealer for advice, before the stove is fitted.
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| 90%
Flume Options |
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 If
you wish to use the rear flue port on a woodburning stove
but then vent vertically, you can achieve this by using
a 90 flme, available from your Villager dealer. You will
need to drill both the flume collar and the back of the
stove prior to bolting it in place.
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| What
To Burn |
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For
the best results and most efficient operation of woodburning
and multi-fuel stoves we suggest the following fuels are
burnt.
WOOD - most types burn well provided they are properly
seasoned with a moisture content below 20%. Avoid freshly
cut wood as it will create tar problems.
PEAT - Only to be used in turf or brick form, but
the moisture content must be low.
PAPER - Household refuse will burn successfully but
only if it dry and fairly tightly packed. It if is loose
it will disappear up the chimney far too quickly and could
cause damage.
NEVER BURN PLASTICS
ALL PETROLEUM BASED FUEL SHOULD BE AVOIDED
SOLID FUELS - Your Villager deal or local fuel supplier
will be able to help you make an informed choice from the
great many excellent fuels on the market. We are members
of the Solid Fuel Association and are pleased to recommend
their range of useful publications, covering such subjects
as fuel types, chimneys and fireplaces. They are well worth
contacting at
7
Swanwick Court
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AS
0800 600 000
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk
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| Safety
Zone |
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For
your safety we recommened that distances between combustible
and non-combustible materials and your stove are those set
out in document "J" of the Building Regulations.
You can obtain a copy from your local authority, or contact
the Solid Fuel Association for advice.
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