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What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners Outdoor wood burners are a cost-effective method of heating homes and businesses. They also reduce dependence on nonrenewable fossils fuels and help in implementing a sustainable energy strategy. For efficient combustion it is essential to use wood that has been well-seasoned. Wood that is not seasoned or green has higher moisture content and can cause creosote accumulation, which can affect performance. Efficient Outdoor wood burners have been around for many years. They are an energy efficient and environmentally friendly way of heating your home. However, the standard design of OWBs, which promotes an unsteady, cooler fire which results in less combustion and a higher amount of smoke, creosote and particulates. These unburned fuels could cause health issues and fire hazards. They also degrade the environment. Furthermore the visible smoke produced by OWBs can cause neighbors to complain and lead to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement actions. This type of issue can affect your property value and even result in your OWB being shut down. Crown Royal Stoves has a line of outdoor wood furnaces that are EPA Certified. The Pristine Gasification Series utilizes technology to improve the efficiency of combustion and create a smokeless, clean burn. This is achieved by using the negative pressure air system that draws fresh hot, dry clean air in from the bottom of the boiler and then pushes it out of the chimney at a much more rapid rate than traditional outdoor wood boilers. This is achieved by a unique design which uses a multi-pass water-filled heat exchanger made of 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel. When properly used, when used correctly, the Pristine Gasification Series OWB can reach the highest efficiency of combustion, which is 99% for a cleaner, smokeless fire that requires less wood and generates significantly less carbon dioxide than traditional OWBs. It is crucial to burn clean, seasoned and dry wood in order to enhance the performance of your OWB. Seasoning your wood for 6 months or more prior to burning is recommended. This will ensure a more efficient energy efficient and efficient burn. In addition to maximizing the efficiency of your wood stove and enhancing its efficiency by performing an “dry burn” every week. This method helps to eliminate creosote build up, keeps your boiler in good condition and extends its lifespan. By affixing a creosote-removing stick to your stove every time you fill it up, you can drastically reduce the amount of creosote you need to use. This product is available at Wisconsin Wood Furnace. Clean A wood-burning stove could become very dirty from burnt soot particles. They are difficult to remove and therefore, you must clean any buildup that may be on the glass of your stove as soon as you notice it. Otherwise the soot will harden and be even more difficult to get off. Using the right cleaning products for the job is essential, but also be sure you're not damaging the surface of the glass with anything that could scratch it. This could lead to a weak point that will break glass when exposed to high temperatures. Be sure to let your wood stove cool completely before cleaning it. Also, ensure that the surrounding area is covered with newspaper. This will stop the ash from spilling and staining surfaces. It could take up to one year for the seasoning process of your stove to be completed, based on the quality of the wood you use. The wood that is properly seasoned will not only burn more efficiently, but also produce less creosote. This is the substance that gets accumulated on your chimney, reducing effectiveness and creating the risk of fire. If you're using unseasoned wood, or just starting a new fire in your outdoor wood burner the best thing you can do is open the back door to the lower part and scoop ashes out into a non-combustible container each week. It is also recommended to perform an annual sediment flush on your boiler at least once every four years. wood burners for sale is a quick five-second flush from the bottom drain valve of your boiler. This will get rid of any debris that has accumulated inside the system and ensure that your boiler is in good operating condition. Once you have done the sediment flush, it's time to clean the outside of your outdoor wood burner. Before you begin, it's essential to cover the floor surrounding the stove with newspaper. It is also beneficial to wear protective eyewear and gloves. Also, you should have a metal ash container as well as a scraping tool and shovel. To protect the refractory you should lay down a cloth to protect it from damage as you scrape away ash and coal deposits. Simple to Operate Despite their popularity (they were among the 1990s' “it” trends, as were mullet haircuts) outdoor wood boilers, also known as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heaters, are frequently misunderstood. Unlike their cousin the EPA's popular wood stoves, which are designed to burn at low, constant temperatures, these heaters use an increased fire rate and emit more smoke when they operate. Some local governments restrict or ban their use. OWBs work best in homes with a high level of insulation. The smoldering, dense visible smoke is also a cause of complaint with neighbors and has led to many OWBs being shut-down or sued in the past. For OWBs, dry wood with less moisture content is required to work effectively. Using green or unseasoned wood decreases efficiency, causes creosote build up and can cut down the life of the burner. Drying wood can take time and an instrument to measure moisture is essential for every homeowner. Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers are, on the other hand, use a three-step process that utilizes more of the energy contained in the wood. This results in less smoke. These types of furnaces are much more efficient than traditional OWBs and can be used with a greater variety of fuel. Wood gasification boilers need dry well-seasoned wood. The majority of wood will mature over the course of a year. Oak and other hardy trees may take as long as two years. This is because they have lower amount of water and a higher density. This lets them store heat longer, increasing efficiency and reducing pollution. The EPA “Burn Wise” website and Cornell Cooperative Extension are great resources for homeowners to learn how to burn wood efficiently in order minimize pollution to the air. Low Maintenance Modern outdoor wood furnaces have been designed with the environment in mind. Modern outdoor wood furnaces do not generate excessive CO2 or heat. They also burn more efficiently than indoor wood stoves. They also use less wood to produce the same amount heat as traditional stoves. Outdoor wood burners require significantly less maintenance than indoor wood burners and are more forgiving when it comes to the moisture content of the wood. However outdoor wood burners should only be used with properly prepared or “cured” wood. Certain kinds of wood can take up to a year. Make use of a moisture meter prior to loading to determine the amount of water present in the wood. In the course of operation, it is crucial to check the system regularly for the accumulation of creosote. Creosote, a by-product of combustion, may build up in the flue and chimney if they aren't cleaned regularly. It can be removed by pouring a creosote removing product into the fire. Regular cleaning of the flue and chimney will remove dangerous creosote accumulations, and increase efficiency. To attain 99% efficiency in combustion, Crown Royal Stoves designed a new air flow technology called Negative Pressure Gasification. This technology is used in our EPA certified Pristine Series Outdoor Wood Furnaces to draw air upwards from the bottom and push all gases through an sealed secondary combustion chamber, which is surrounded by water, with easy-to-clean turbulators. The result is a smokeless, pollutant-free burn.