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What You Need to Know About Outdoor Wood Burners Outdoor wood burning stoves can be a cost-effective solution for heating homes and businesses. They also reduce the dependence on fossil fuels that are not renewable and aid in a sustainable energy strategy. For efficient burning for efficient burning, it is crucial to use well-seasoned wood. Green or unseasoned wood has a higher moisture content and may cause creosote accumulation, which can affect performance. Efficient Outdoor wood burners have been in use for many years. They are an energy efficient and green method to heat your home. The typical design of OWBs favors an older, cooler fire which results in poorer combustion and a higher amount of smoke and creosote. These unburned fuels could cause health issues and fire hazards, as well as affect the environment around them. Additionally, the visible plume of smoke that OWBs emit can make neighbors angry and result in DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) enforcement action. This type of public relations issue can cause serious damage to the value of your property and could even result in your OWB being shut down. Crown Royal Stoves has a range of outdoor wood furnaces that are EPA Certified. The Pristine Gasification Series utilizes technology to maximize combustion efficiency and produce a smokeless, clean burn. This is achieved through a negative pressure air system which pulls fresh dry heated, filtered, and heated air from the bottom, and then pushes it up the chimney faster than traditional outdoor wood boilers. This is accomplished by an innovative design that utilizes an incredibly efficient multi-pass water-filled heat exchanger made from 409 Titanium Enhanced Stainless Steel. If properly used, when used correctly, the Pristine Gasification Series OWB can achieve an efficiency of 99% to create a cleaner, smokeless fire that consumes less wood and produces fewer emissions than traditional OWBs. It is crucial to use dry, clean, and seasoned wood in order to maximize the performance of your OWB. It is recommended to get your wood seasoned for a period of six months or a year before burning it. This will ensure the most efficient and clean burn. In addition to improving the efficiency of your wood burner, you can also improve the efficiency of your wood burner by performing a “dry burn” every week. This technique reduces creosote which improves boiler efficiency and prolongs the life of your boiler. Additionally, by adding a creosote removal stick each when you load your stove, you can drastically cut the amount of creosote that you use. The product is available through Wisconsin Wood Furnace. Clean The soot particles left behind after burning wood can make a wood stove look very dirty. They are difficult to remove and therefore, you must clean any buildup on the glass of your stove as soon as you notice it. If not, the soot will begin to harden and be even more difficult to get off. Using the right cleaning products for the job is crucial however, you must also ensure that you're not damaging the surface of the glass by using anything that could scratch it. This could result in a weak spot that can shatter glass when exposed to extreme temperatures. Make sure you let your wood burner cool completely before cleaning it. Make sure you surround it with newspaper. This will prevent any spillage of ash which can stain and mark surfaces. It could take as long as one year for the seasoning of your stove to be complete, depending on the quality of wood you choose to use. The wood that is seasoned will not only burn better, but will create less creosote. modern wood burning stove is the kind of material that builds up on your fireplace, decreasing its efficiency and creating a potential fire hazard. If you're using unseasoned wood or just making a fresh fire in your outdoor wood burner the best thing you can do is open the lower back door and scoop ashes out into a non-combustible container every week. A sediment flush should be performed on your boiler every four years. This is a simple five second flush from the bottom drain valve on your boiler. This will get rid of any sediments that have accumulated up in the system, and ensure that your boiler is operating well. After you have cleaned the exterior of your fireplace outside it is time to clean it. Before you begin, it's important to cover the area around the stove with newspaper. It is also helpful to wear gloves and protective eyewear. Also, you should have an ash container, a shovel container for ash and an instrument for scraping. To protect the refractory you should lay a cloth on it to protect it while you scrape away ash and coal deposits. Simple to Operate Despite their popularity (they were one of the 1990s' “it” trends, as were mullet haircuts) outdoor wood boilers, also known as outdoor furnaces or outdoor wood hydronic heaters are still often misunderstood. Unlike their cousin the EPA's popular wood stoves that are designed to burn at constant, low temperatures, these boilers have an increased fire rate and emit more smoke when operating. This is why a few local governments regulate or ban their use. OWBs work best in homes with a high level of insulation. The smoldering, visible smoke is also a cause of complaint with neighbors, and has led to many OWBs being shut down or being sued in the past. For OWBs dry wood that has a lower moisture content is needed to work effectively. The use of unseasoned or green wood reduces efficiency, leads to creosote accumulation and can reduce the lifespan of the burner. A moisture meter will help you to determine how long it takes for wood to dry. Dual-stage wood gasification (OWGB) boilers, on the other hand, use a three-step process that makes use of more energy in the wood. This results in less smoke. These types of furnaces are more efficient than conventional OWBs and can be used with a wider range of fuel. Wood gasification boilers need dry, seasoned wood. The majority of wood will be seasoned within a year, however oak and other hardy species can require two years or more to fully season. They are less water-based and have a greater density. This allows them to hold heat for longer, thus increasing efficiency and reducing pollution. The EPA “Burn Wise” website and Cornell Cooperative Extension are great resources for homeowners to learn how to efficiently burn wood to reduce pollution to the air. Low Maintenance Modern outdoor wood stoves have been designed to be eco-friendly. Modern outdoor wood furnaces don't produce excessive heat or CO2. They also burn cleaner than indoor wood stoves. They also require less wood to generate the same amount heat as traditional stoves. Outdoor wood burners require less maintenance than indoor wood burners, and are more tolerant in regards to the moisture content of the wood. However outdoor wood burners can only be used with properly seasoned or “cured” wood. Certain kinds of wood can last for up to a year. Use a moisture meter before loading to measure the amount of water in the wood. During operation, it is necessary to periodically inspect the system for the accumulation of creosote. Creosote is a byproduct of combustion and can build up in the chimney and flue if it is not cleaned regularly. It can be removed using a creosote removal solution that is poured into the fire. Regular cleaning of the flue and chimney will remove dangerous creosote and increase efficiency. In order to achieve 99% combustion efficiency, Crown Royal Stoves designed a new air flow technology called Negative Pressure Gasification. Our EPA certified Pristine Series outdoor wood furnaces employ this technology to pull air from the bottom, forcing all of the gasses through an insulated, water-surrounded secondary combustion chamber that is easy to clean turbulators for a smokeless & pollution-free burn.