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Fireplaces and logburners - have you got yours lighted yet?

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TheTecknician · 29/10/2023 17:39

I'm in West Yorkshire where it's still quite mild for late October. However, apart from today, it's been miserable, wet and foggy since Thursday, making a nice fire quite inviting nonetheless. I wish I had one.

Pictures appreciated, especially with cats and dogs monopolising the hearthrug.

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moggerhanger · 30/10/2023 11:41

We've had ours going a few times. It takes the dampness out of the air/walls like our (oil fired) central heating doesn't. (Old ex-farmworkers cottage dating from early 1800s, thin walls, always feels a bit clammy in winter.)

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TheTecknician · 30/10/2023 15:08

There appears to be a bit of needling going on here which isn't necessary and I'm sure wasn't my intention when I started this thread. I don't suppose our red tabby friend in the two pictures cares what is burning and in what receptacle, as long as she/he has prime position!

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Crazymadchickenlady · 30/10/2023 20:06

It‘s a she called Poppy and she’s now looking at me and saying why isn’t the fire on but it’s quite warm here tonight and I’ve only just sat down and can’t be bothered to light it.

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trader21c · 30/10/2023 20:15

Feels pretty cold here this evening

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jlpartnerrs · 30/10/2023 20:24

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sleepyscientist · 30/10/2023 20:26

PinkRoses1245 · 29/10/2023 17:57

OP, appreciate that you are not filling your home and the environment with pollution.

Neither are we as we bought an approved stove! It's been on once this year.

The Bioethanol fire that was meant for the orangery, has made its way into the family room and seems to be more popular as it's so easy and instant.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 30/10/2023 20:27

Gardeningtime · 29/10/2023 22:07

You really should burn seasoned wood, buy a moisture meter, they are a few quid on Amazon, you need below 20 percent moisture.

if you do it properly you can season soft wood in about 6 months , but hard wood takes about 18 months. The difference is softwood is evergreen trees and hardwood is deciduous . Most folks go for a two year cycle.

if not seasoned properly it can be really dangerous. It gives off a lot of smoke, causes sticky residue in the chimney, which can cause chimney fires and damage the chimney and flue,

you can also tell it’s too wet if your stove glass blackens. We usually get it to about 12-14% and it burns bright and clear.

its now illegal to sell wet wood due to the risks, but it’s not illegal to burn it, but sadly a lot of folks do forage and burn too wet wood.

everyone with a wood burning stove should also have a carbon monoxide detector close to thr stove, it’s really important as it ensures the stove is sealed and operating correctly and no gases leaking out. As well as obviously having the chimney swept annually and the stove checked over/serviced.

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Yes we do all that thanks, our wood shed is a proper tool shed, so with a door and several shelving units inside that we have this years wood that we purchased from a local company and then all the stuff that we've foraged, which is a very small amount so far, that will be for next year.

SummerSazz · 30/10/2023 20:29

Love a fire here!

Fireplaces and logburners - have you got yours lighted yet?
DiscoBeat · 30/10/2023 21:23

We've lit ours once so far.

Fireplaces and logburners - have you got yours lighted yet?
DiscoBeat · 30/10/2023 21:29

God the minute you mention that you have your own wood source on these threads you get someone explaining all the things that most stove owners know anyway.

Yes, I noticed the unsolicited lecture! We burn our own wood too - well seasoned logs from pruning our trees or having to take the occasional one down. Most people know how to store it.

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TheTecknician · 30/10/2023 21:34

Poppy has quite a scowl. We’ve seen her on here on a similar thread about two years ago.

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mondaytosunday · 30/10/2023 21:38

My gas fire (London - smoke free zone) has been on every night the last couple weeks! I'm holding out til November for the heating but the fire adds much more than heat to the room!

Thejackrussellsrule · 30/10/2023 21:41

I've had ours lit for a few weeks in the evenings, we don't tend to use the central heating much though. Pic of Basil hogging the heat.

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Crazymadchickenlady · 30/10/2023 21:43

Probably, she’s 6 now and has always loved the fire. I have lots of photos of her toasting her tummy.

Wintersgirl · 30/10/2023 21:48

Open fire here, it's not been lit yet but we will if it gets chilly, we didn't use it all last year, I love open fires..

Caggers · 30/10/2023 21:54

jlpartnerrs · 30/10/2023 20:24

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Mums for lungs?

Oh, the irony! Nothing worse for the environment than mums.

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Jellykat · 30/10/2023 22:01

I'm waiting for a new baffle and back bricks for mine, but wood is stored in the barn and moisture meter good to go, so nearly there.. meanwhile my hot water bottle is my friend!

notapizzaeater · 30/10/2023 22:03

Cat was camera shy for this one !

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HappiestSleeping · 30/10/2023 22:37

jlpartnerrs · 30/10/2023 20:24

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It's a conundrum. Light my wood burner and possibly affect a few people locally, or light my gas boiler and burn the planet 🤔

Wintersgirl · 30/10/2023 23:17

notapizzaeater · 30/10/2023 22:03

Cat was camera shy for this one !

I was looking for the 'like' button!

Pinkpinkpink15 · 30/10/2023 23:31

Crazymadchickenlady · 30/10/2023 20:06

It‘s a she called Poppy and she’s now looking at me and saying why isn’t the fire on but it’s quite warm here tonight and I’ve only just sat down and can’t be bothered to light it.

Oh bless her wee confused & sad little face!

poor Poppy 🥲

DiscoBeat · 31/10/2023 18:24

My dog is enjoying the fire but being a thick-coated Lab he doesn't like to get too close!

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TheTecknician · 31/10/2023 19:21

Disco. He looks quite content.

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LeonBlack · 31/10/2023 19:24

Our log burner has been lit every night for a week or so now. Love it!

wildwestpioneer · 31/10/2023 19:28

Yes ours is on now

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