Warma Firelighters

These Cool Fire-lighters are a god send!

Warma Fire-Lighters are made from a variety of different woods and contain natural wood resin. This is just what is so great about them because they catch almost instantly and burn brilliantly. We used them for the first time today and will be using them every time from now on. They are designed for use with wood, coal and briquettes and are completely non toxic. We are now stocking these in the showroom!

Unit 10, Bramble Hill Farm, 
Five Oaks Road, Slinfold,
Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0RL 

The best selling Bradley stoves products

The best selling Bradley stoves products this week

Heta Inspire 45

This is a beautiful new multi fuel stove by Heta please see the link to see more information about this stove 

http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-New-Heta-Inspire-45-Multifuel-Stove-_/product/?pid=114901  

Charnwood C-Four

the C-Four from the ever popular Charnwood range is a amazing little stove and is one of our favourites here at Bradley Stoves. This stove can be seen in greater detail on our website - http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Charnwood-C-Four-Stove-_/product/?pid=108526

Parkray Consort 7

This is a very popular multi fuel stove with a nice traditional design good for most households. Follow the link to see this stove on our website - http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Parkray-Consort-7--_/product/?pid=51984

Cleanburn Sonderskoven

A very efficient clean burn stove with one or two door options. website link - http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Cleanburn-Snderskoven-Stove-_/product/?

pid=114431 

Eko-Heat Logs

Eko-Heat logs are a great alternative to wood or coal. we have a article about these follow the first link to our article or follow the second to see the official website!

article - http://bradleystovessussexltd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/eko-heat-logs-why-they-are-great.html

Website - http://www.theekocompany.co.uk/

Amadero bio-ethanol fire place

This bio-ethanol table top fireplace is a great twist on classic stoves. 

there is more information on this cool stove on our website - http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Amadeo-Bio-Ethanol-Fireplace---600ml-_/product/?pid=99065

Felton log carrier

This log carrier is great, although it requires assembly it is really worth the effort of putting it together 

website link - http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Felton-Log-Carrier--_/product/?pid=10534

Eko-Heat Logs, why they are great!

Eko-Heat logs are rice-husk based Eco-friendly logs. they are made from 100% food bio waste that has no other use.

Eko-Heat logs have no chemicals or adhesives in them with means there are very few harmful emissions get released when burning and the ash left over can be used as fertiliser, making Eko-Heat logs a truly environmentally friendly bio fuel. 

Eko-Heat logs last a lot longer and burn hotter than normal wood logs and other types of log briquettes.

These Eko-Heat Logs are now being sold in our showroom!
we can arrange delivery of a pallet or you could buy them in smaller packs. 

Football sponsors!

We have sponsored Greenway U13 football club and we have our logo on the front of their kit
Greenway U13 are in the Horsham & District Youth football league -
                                      http://full-time.thefa.com/Index.do?divisionseason=541279027&league=5957712

The sponsorship helped the team buy a new kit and got new team jackets for them.

Greenway U13 won their league last year and were rewarded with a cup and a shield.

Why summer can be good for stoves!

Summer!

summer is a great time to buy a stove. in the winter there is more demand for stoves and there will be a pile up of installations for stove companies ans would result in a large waiting time. in the summer there is a lot less demand for stoves and any stove purchased would be close to the front of the installation line.

if you have a stove already then summer is a good time to get it serviced and your chimney looked at and cleaned. You don't want to get to the start of the season and then find out there is something wrong with your chimney because it can release smoke into your room or could start a chimney fire.

Servicing a woodburning stove

servicing a woodburning stove

Should a woodburning stove be serviced and what does this entail?

Yes. All stoves work on the system of controling air to the fire allowing the user to use the woodburner to their own requirements. If the stove has door seals that do not fit, sealant (usually fire cement) broken away from collarm glass seal broken or reduced in size and or cracking, warping of body then extra air will come into the stove and you will not be able to control the flame.

The other reasons for servicing your woodburner is for gaurantee of the product, preserving life expectancy of the stove, helping lifespan of the flue and ensuring your safety.

Most stoves have diffferent rope seals and galss seals. Stove rope sizes vary from 5mm to 18mm and some stoves have 2 sizes of rope on their doors.
Just to confuse matters stove rope also comes as soft or hard rope and if you were to fit a 14mm hard rope where a soft rope should be fitted the stove door probably would not shut!!

Rope glue should be used to ensure the gasket sticks to the steel or cast and we would advise the ends of the rope seal have a thermal tape to tidy ends and ensure the rope doesn't fray.

Glass seal is usualy a thermic strip however some companies use a thin rope seal or fine paper like seal strip.

Most service engineers carry the full rope range along with glass seal and firecement but it is wise to check with the manufacturer first to confirm the dimensions are correct.

It is advisable to check the body of the stove and all the joints if a cast unit. The sides, top and bottom of cast should be re-sealed if needed and if a steel stove the body checked for any deterioration.
The collar joint is the most common area for re cementing as flue expands and retracts when hot.

Why Would you get a Heta Stove

Why Install a Heta Stove?

Heta Inspire 45

Heta Inspire 40 and Heta Inspire 45

Whilst looking for new stoves to go in our showroom we came across the new Heta Inspire stoves! We instantly fell for this stove and here is why!

The Heta Inspire 40 has many great features! From the 4 KW output to the massive cast iron door with the large window, witch gives a great view of the fire to the direct air connection and built in reciprocating grate that allows for multi fuel use. This stove uses a single lever control that insures precision air control . As for looks, the Heta Inspire 40 stove is a premium quality stove that has a clean and modern style that will look great in almost any fireplace setting.

The Heta Inspire 45 is similar to the Inspire 40 model with a slightly larger output of 4.9 KW. This multi fuel stove had a large cast iron door and has a separate ash pan compartment, witch believe me is helpful. The Inspire 45's other features include a riddling grate, vermiculite lined fire chamber, tertiary air for clean burn performance and a secondary air wash system for keeping the glass clean without effort! The Inspire 45's design is a modern clean one for such a high quality engineered stove!

The Heta Inspire 45 is shown in the picture at the top of the post.

Both these stoves are being put into our showroom soon!

Thank you for spending your time reading our post's 

sincerely

- The Bradley stoves Team 

Finding free wood for your stove

Finding free wood for your stove

Where are the best places to find free wood?

One of the best places is to pick up fallen branches when out walking as this can be done daily and you can add regularly to your wood supply. There are many varieties of trees, some of which will burn quick and some that slumber well. Beware when taking fallen timber that this may not be seasoned containing 45% moisture (seasoned would be 20-25% moisture content).To identify seasoned wood check the folowing. Seasoned wood is brittle and very light internally. There are generally cracking marks and it sounds quite dull when knocked against other timber.

There are quite a few other places to find free timber such as the following.

freecycle is a good source

tree surgeons (however most now sell their wood on)

woodmanufacturers such as kitchen makers

skips

general builders as burning wood on sites now is not acceptable

friends who are clearing their garden

business who have a lot of pallets

Freecycle is a very good source as there are always people advertising wooden items for free just beware treated timbers as these should not be burnt on a woodburning stove as you would not be able to shut down the stove and it could damage your appliance. There are other websites that are similar which you could search for on your search engine?

Tree surgeons used to be a really good source of wood as the smaller products they will happily leave. Unfortunately most tree surgeons sell or use the wood themsleves so you will have to be lucky or be friends with one to get a good regular supply.

Wood manufacturers such as kitchen makers are still a very good supply of free wood. We often pick up waste products from our local kitchen maker and we used to also source oak from an oak cabinet and table maker. The pieces are scrap to them and they have far more than they can use.

Skips are always a good source if you are happy to ask the owner if you can take away.

General builders and sites may or may not let you as there are many laws now governing waste products and lisences for carrying them. I would advise if you see a site starting work, pop in and see the site foreman and ask him or her and hopefully you will get a years supply!!!

Friends who are clearing their garden are alway good for free wood (if they dont have a woodburner themselves). Last year one of my best friends had 2 dead trees taken down and I went in with a chain saw and took both away for him. He didnt have to pay to remove and I got free wood.

Business that have a lot of pallett deliveries are also a good source because most wont have the storage area and will be happy for you to take a few away. Some sell on their palletts and also be aware of nails and painted or treated surfaces.

When you collect wood try and ensure you can keep this product in a log store area (a covered roof with slatted sides and pallets for base works well). There are lots of purpose made log stores available on the market (please see http://www.woodburners.co.uk/_-Log-Storage-_/product/?pid=96841 ) but it is realtively easy to make one yourself.

There are laws regarding taking fallen timber so please consult your local council for their regulations on this as they will vary from differnet parishes and councils. 

Suggestions for small wood burning stoves

Suggestions for small wood burning stoves

There is a large market for wood burning stoves and multi fuel stove out there nowadays and it is difficult to find the right one to suit your needs. To help you to choose the right model, we have made some reviews about five of the best small wood burning stoves on the market. 


The Charnwood Country 4 -
                        
This is a Charnwood country 4 stove, this stove has a 4 KW output and is the smallest wood stove in the Charnwood country range. This popular wood burning stove has the following features.

• Clean burn "Airwash" system, this is a cool little feature that basically keeps your glass clean.
• Large capacity firebox witch will burn logs up to 330 mm long
• A stay cool wooden handle so there is no glove needed!
• Easy to operate air controls with a spin wheel primary control on the door and a secondary brass air control on the top 
• A single door with a large glass panel for a full view of the fired
• Drop down throat plate so that the chimney can be swept through the stove 

These features have made the Charnwood country 4 one of our all time best sellers.

The Charnwood C-Four -

The Charnwood C-Four is a new 4.9 KW stove from Charnwood. this can be a multi fuel or a wood burning stove and has a single air control for great clean burning and exceptional efficiency. This beautiful wood stove has a higher output than the country 4 and would make a great addition to any home.
The wood stove come in a wide range of colours and can be fitted with a flu boiler, witch can provide heat for hot water  and up to three radiators.


eco-ideal eco 1 -

The eco-ideal eco 1 stove, despite it's small size has a 4.9 KW output. It is eco friendly and DEFRA approved.
The eco 1 can be either a multi fuel or a wood burning stove and a clean burn system, witch is also installed, is used for keeping the glass clear and increases efficiency. The lovely design of this stove will suit a modern or a traditional house and with a depth of 363 mm it can fit into smaller openings enabling your fireplace to become a superb focal point.




Firebelly T1 Wood Stove -



This Stylish Firebelly T1 stove is designed and hand made in the UK. This is the smallest stove in the ever growing Firebelly range. The T1 has a 4 KW output and has stainless steel air controls that incorporate the "air wash" system. The un-fuzzy design and the large glass door, witch complements the fire, make this stove the main focal point, no matter where it is installed.
This stove is approved for use with a 5 mm hearth and is a wood burning stove only.
The Firebelly T1 has 18 different colours to choose from.




Parkray Consort 4 - 

The Parkray Consort 4 is a stylish stove with bold outlines and eco friendly features. It has a 4 KW output so even in a small space it can generate a good amount of heat. This little stove outperforms many of its bigger competitors, it can be used to burn; wood, coal or sustainable fuel.
The "Air wash" system and clean burn technology is used in this stove to keep the glass clean and to ensure that fewer gasses are let into the atmosphere.
The grate can be easily adjusted using a cool touch handle. You can rely on this stove to smoulder overnight so you wont have to relight your fire again in the morning.






all the stove's in this Blog can be found on our website - 
http://www.woodburners.co.uk/






- Bradley Stoves

The Featured Stove of the Week! 06/07/13

The Jetmaster 60f

The Jetmaster 60f has 3 different styles, without legs, short legs and long legs. It also comes in almond.

The 6.9 KW output will keep you warm on a cold day and the "air curtain" will keep the glass clean so that you can get a great view of the fire. Another  great feature is that this stove is carbon efficient, this can save over 180 KG of carbon produce yearly witch reduces your home's carbon footprint significantly.

The size of the Jetmaster 60f is 608x540x335mm This is a medium sized stove made to suit a larger room. 

Henry is on Fire!

Do Hoovers and Wood burning Stoves Mix?

Ash can stay hot for a few days after your fire in the bottom grate of your stove. If you wanted to remove the ash how would you do it? Use a hoover? No. Hoovers and wood burning stoves DO NOT mix. the air flow of a generic household hoover, such as a henry can relight the hot ash from the bottom grate and start a fire inside of it.

The Safest way to remove the ash is to shovel it up with a fireside tool and put the ash into a metal container or a clay pot, a plant pot would work! After you have shovelled up the ash dispose of it safely away from your house.

You could put water over the ash and put it onto a compost pile or if you have chickens the ash can be used as a bath for them (they'll love it). 

Quick Summary - Hoover + Hot ash = Fire inside of Hoover (NOT Safe)

Shovel + Metal container/clay pot + a safe place for disposal = Safe

- Bradley Stoves Team

The new C- series by Charnwood

The new C-series by Charnwood is their new wood burning stove range!

The C- series has stoves ranging from 4 to 8 kilowatt stoves. Each one delivers a clean burn and outstanding efficiency.

A multi fuel grate for burning solid fuel can be installed and you could also have a log store stand to raise the stoves off the ground.

Another cool feature is the rear heat shields put on the back of the stoves, this can be used to enable the stove to be fitted closer to the wall.

Each stove in the C- series are designed to meet the DEFRA requirements for smoke control, everything but allowing wood to be burnt in smoke control areas 

The C-series consists of 

C-4   

C-5

C-6

C-7

C-8

What does the Airwash system do?

What does the Airwash system do?

The Airwash system is a really useful feature that is included in some wood burning stoves. Wood burning stoves without the Airwash system will get tar condensing n the glass and leave a black/brown deposit reducing the visibility of the fire.

With an Airwash system the stove will have a few vents that pushes through a flow of air across the glass and will help to stop the build up of tar on the window, so you can better enjoy the view of your fire. The air that is pushed over the glass can also help to remove tar build up from previous fires.

What wood can you use on a woodburner

The best wood to use for a great flame pattern is either ash or beech. These will season within 6 months (generally) and give a bright yellow flame when burning.

Oak is a fantastic smouldering wood and is the best for overnight burning.

The problem with damp wood is this will use a vast amount of energy drying the timber and this will not transfer to heat. The dryer the logs the hotter they burn.

Seasoned wood?

You must use seasoned wood on a woodburner as the stove is controlling the air to fire which enables you to slumber the appliance. If the wood has moisture in it then the fumes when cooling will condensate and create tar. Basically the more moisture in the wood the more tar you will get.

There is a train of thought suggesting that if you burn unseasoned wood very hot then you can get away with building up tar and this is probably true until the wood is burnt out and smouldering.

Processed logs:

Hotties are a well known processed log and is only 2% moisture content. We use these to get a very hot fire base when the flue we are burning is wet from rain and the fuel would not light well.

These fuel types burn hotter than wood because of the moisture content and we sometimes take these to customers houses to show how hot their stove can actually get (always when they have been trying to light wet wood).

Peat:

This is a great burning product but generally a tad more expensive in this country than logs. Peat is usually cut into blocks and small brick size pieces. These can be kept dry in storage ares and will burn very well and give off good heat.

Paper logs:

We often make paper logs. W have a bucket in the kitchen and all our wast paper (junk mail) we tear into strips and put in the bucket with water and a small bit of bleach. Eventually you have a paper mâché product which we pour into the brick maker. This then gets pressed to extract the water and leave a small block of wet paper (brick size) that we remove and leave on slats to dry out. The best place is a greenhouse or shed bad our weather may not stay dry for long enough.

Elephant grass:

This is a really nice product. The logs flame well and they burn superbly giving off great heat. We have found there is a lot of ash remains after burning.

Logs picked up on a walk:

There are apparently laws on how much wood you can take from public areas. Pease check with your local council re their regulations. Really!!! Yes I can't tell you to grab all the fallen wood you can for free and store for a bit to ensure dry and use on your stove as that would be irresponsible of me.

Old fence posts or fences:

Beware any products coated in paint or creosote. Do not burn any of these on your stove.

How To Light Your Stove

How To Light Your Stove!                               Traditional and easy methods to get your appliance going! 

The Traditional Method - 

Step 1 - Bye Bye Ash!

If you are using smokeless fuel, the first thing that you will need to do is to open up the firebox and make sure that there is no ash left in there. You can get rid of the ash by empting your ash pan into an ash carrier to take it away. (Some people use ash in their gardens or for baths for their chickens). However if you are using wood as fuel you will want to keep the ash in there.

Step 2 - Open The Air Vents

All stoves have different venting systems. The majority of stoves have primary air (bringing air beneath the fire), air-wash secondary air (bringing air over the fire) and tertiary air (usually factory set bringing air to the rear of the fire). Charnwood stoves have a Quattroflow air management system witch offers a bypass air vent reducing condensation when burning overnight.

On initial firing open up the primary and secondary air vents. 

Step 3 - Paper Time!

Grab up to 10 sheets of old newspaper. fold each sheet a few times lengthways so that they are in long and thin strips. Once you have the strips ready tie a knot in each one then  place them across the bottom to the firebox in a "criss cross" pattern.

Step 4 - Kindling

Lay a few pieces of kindling on top of the newspaper, make sure that you have some air pockets in between them. The kindling needs to be dry, small and thin for the best fire.

Step 5 - Adding your fuel 

Initially place one a small amount of fuel onto the kindling. This is one of the simplest parts, When using Logs, do not completely fill the firebox. When the logs catch you can turn down the air supply so that the fire maintains but doesn't smoulder. Keep adding logs as the others start to catch. Use seasoned and dry wood because it is easier to burn than wet and unseasoned wood. if you are using coal of other smokeless fuels add more as soon as the first pieces catch.

Step 6 - Start it up!

When you are have finished loading the first pieces of fuel, light the newspaper strips in several different places (try using a long match so that you don't burn your fingers). After a few seconds the kindling will catch and start to set fire to the main fuel.

  

What not to do - 

Do not use fuels such as gasoline, ethanol or petrol because it will burn uncontrollably. It will most likely cause an explosion and house fire.

Do not leave the fire unattended when it is being lit especially if you have your door open to increase airflow.

- Bradley Stoves Sussex Team 
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Hello all and welcome to our blog!

Here at Bradley Stoves Sussex we want to keep our blog as hot as the stoves in our showroom.

There will soon be posts about lighting you fires and all about our favourite woodburners and fire accessories!

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