– Always leave 1-2 cm of ash in the base.
– Lay out 2 larger (4-6 cm thick) pieces of firewood on the base.
– Lay 10-12 (1-2 cm thick) kindling sticks on top, with plenty of air in between.
– Place one or two firelighters among the kindling sticks.
– Fully open all air grills.
Once the fire is burning well, close off the primary airflow, then adjust the secondary airflow until there is a clear and vibrant flame.
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You can easily stay on good terms with your neighbours even when your stove is burning well. If you light it correctly, the smoke from your chimney will be almost invisible and will not bother your neighbours.
A stove has certain wear parts that you should expect to replace during its lifetime.
In general, ordinary hardwoods are the best wood to burn. They burn evenly, give little smoke, and the ash is clean and takes up very little space. Softwood can be burned too, but it burns a little faster and gives less heat for the same volume of wood.
