Wood burning stoves have become increasingly popular in recent decades. What was once seen as an heirloom from the past is now seen as a cosy and aesthetic addition to many homes.
Another reason they’ve grown in popularity, alongside the obvious heat benefits, is that they’re also cheaper to run than gas or electric-powered heating systems.
However, if you want to get the most out of your stove, you can invest in some accessories that will help keep it running efficiently, sustainably, safer, and cleaner. The majority of these stove accessories may not be essential, but they are worth it.
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Wood Burning Stove Accessories
Below we’ve listed a few key wood burner accessories to help keep your fires roaring in a safe and manageable way.
Moisture Meter
A moisture meter helps to identify the exact moisture level of any piece of firewood, and this allows you to make an informed decision on whether or not any logs would be too wet to burn. A moisture meter can be considered an essential tool for any wood burning stove. This is because a lot of problems associated with burning wood can be as a result of people burning wood that isn’t dry enough.
Dry wood with a moisture content of 15-20% will burn faster, for longer, and does not produce any undesirable gases. You can buy pre-dried wood from a trusted wood supplier, or you can dry it yourself at home. A fire will burn less efficiently if the wood you add is too wet because more energy is required to burn off the excess moisture in the wood.
Ecofan
An Ecofan uses thermoelectric technology to convert a temperature difference into electricity. The fan acts like a large heat sink, drawing heat from the stove up through the aluminum base. Ecofans are an excellent way to get even more efficiency from your wood burning stove. You place the fan in front of your stove which allows it to distribute air around your room.
Catalytic Combustor
A catalytic combustor declines the temperature at which particles and gasses begin to burn. It is usually coated with palladium or another noble metal to withstand the harsh environment of heating applications. By adding a catalytic combustor insert, you can increase the efficiency of older stoves.
Catalytic combustors promote the combustion of pollutant gases and particulates released from burning wood. They operate at very high temperatures and therefore provide more heat and fewer emissions. Some wood burning stoves have catalytic combustors already built-in so it’s best to check before you decide to buy an insert.
Fire Guard
Fireguards are heat-resistant metal or wood surrounds that are fitted into the wall to prevent young children and pets from encountering a hot stove. You must buy a fireguard for a wood burning stove if you have young children or pets. Your wood burner can get very hot, so fire guards prevent anyone from getting burned. You’re keeping yourself and your family safe when you purchase a fireguard.
Stove Boards
Stove boards (also known as hearth boards, hearth pads, or wood stove hearths) are an essential wood burning stove accessory. They are used beneath stoves or on the wall behind them to help prevent damage from intense heat. They are usually made with fireproof materials like ceramic, porcelain, and steel over a mineral board. Unsurprisingly, wood burning stoves get very hot and if you want to ensure your walls and floors are being protected from the heat, you should invest in a stove board.
Ash Vacuum
An ash vacuum is a vacuum that is specialized in picking up ash. Cleaning up your wood stove can be a difficult task when you use it often but having an ash vacuum can make it a lot easier. To remove warm and cold ash quickly and safely, you should invest in a powerful vacuum with a large capacity and a rust-resistant tank. You can also use the remaining ash for your lawn or stir it thoroughly into compost piles.
Flame-Resistant Gloves
Flame-resistant gloves not only protect your hands and arms from the heat of the stove and stray embers, but can also protect your skin from wood splinters. When you own a wood burning stove, you will find yourself constantly handling firewood to fill and reload the stove. Buying some flame-resistant gloves will help protect your skin when doing this.
Wood Stove Blower
Wood stove blowers work by circulating the warm air and forcing it to move into other areas of your home. This enables you to warm up areas of your home that are naturally colder. Wood stove blowers can also be added to vents and doorways. Wood stove blowers are a cost-effective way to use your wood stove to heat your home without any other method of heat.
These are our top eight wood burning stove accessories to help get the most out of your wood burning stove by making them more efficient and safer. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of your stove and these accessories help that happen. Even though these accessories aren’t essential, they are recommended.
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As you can see, there are all sorts of wood burning stove accessories to help when creating your fires or maintaining your stove.
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