Stove Safety | Hot Box help North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue make a new infomercial…

Stove Safety

Stove safety has always been a hot topic, but as the popularity for wood burners continues, it is more critical than ever before.

In the run up to winter it is crucial to ensure your stove is ready for the season ahead.

At Hot Box, we have been busy servicing our clients stoves in preparation. 

Further, we have teamed up with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue to help them make this superb safety video.

 

The above video outlines the most basic safety requirements for homeowners and occupiers with wood burning or multi fuel stoves.

Moreover, the suggestions surrounding safe and proper installation outline who should be fitting woodturners and how they should be installed.

A wood burner should either be fitted by a reputable builder, under the guidance of Building Control or Alternatively, a company like Hot Box, who will certify through HETAS. 

Further, if you already have a stove in a rented house or one you intend to buy, it is important to heed the safety advice.

At Hot Box, we were pleased to assist North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue in producing their video.

Stove Safety | The basic facts

Furthermore, the brief infomercial outlines a few other key facts about stove installations.

• Flue liners, preferable to using an existing chimney flue for a number of reasons. It is crucial that the liner is of suitable quality and sized for the flue outlet of the subject stove.
• Hearth and recess, there are certain criteria that should be met, including details on hearths and distances to combustibles.
• Carbon Monoxide alarms and positioning of the same are also of note and outlined in the video.
• Register or closure plates are also mentioned as part of any stove installation.
• Furthermore, the use of appropriate solid fuel terminals for flue gasses are also noteworthy.
• Guidance surrounding the use of notice plates which designate the nature of a stove installation are also outlined.

Chimney sweeping and stove servicing 

Importantly, keeping up with cleaning of your stove and flue is imperative to maintain safe operation.

As suggested by the video, a flue or flue liner from a wood burner should be swept on an annual basis.

Stove safety | What else to consider?

Safe and proper installation is crucial when using a wood burner this winter.

However, there are also some other considerations which are equally important.

The use of dry wood fuel…

Use only dry wood fuel from a recognised source approved by Woodsure. 

Our blog post on this subject outlines the best wood for woodburners. 

Lighting your wood burner…

The way in which you light your wood burner is also important.

Proper lighting methods will create less emissions and reduce the build up of creosote and tar inside your flue.

At Hot Box, we offer a simple, easy to use all in one firelighter for this. 

Conclusions

If you are thinking of using your wood burner this season then follow these steps.

• Have your flue liner or chimney checked and swept and your stove serviced.
• Stock up on some good quality logs from a Woodsure approved supplier.
• Order Hot Box ® Firestarter to make lighting your stove a doddle.