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Citizens News, June 1, 1978 \
Use of wood as fuel increases
By BARB ZEHLER
With the increasing costs
of conventional sources of
fuel, many Canadians are
once again turning to wood
heat, whether used for the
entire system or as a supple-
ment. For those who can
take advantage of it, this
renewable energy resource
is a very versatile one with
many attractive benefits.
For those who are con-
sidering using woodburning
stoves, there is a wide varie-
ty of styles available; boxes,
baseburners, potbellies,
franklins, shakers, parlours
and ranges. However, there
are basically two main types
- the radiators, for example
box stoves; and circulators
which have outer cabinets,
thermostats, and patented
downdrafts, with an optional
fan.
Whichever one you
choose, the efficiency of the
stove is important. In a
stove with low efficiency,
there is little control over
the draft or rate of burning,
with much burnable
material going up the flue. If
the fire can be seen when the
doors are closed, the stove is
sure to be inefficient.
In contrast, the high ef-
ficiency, air -tight stoves are
capable of giving the same
level of heat from the same
amount of wood, but twice
as long. What this means is
that there will be less
refuelling and a fire when
you wake up in the morning.
The goal is a slow, evenly
controlled burn that
releases and burns a max-
imum amount of wood gases
and creates a bed of long
burning charcoal. Basically,
this involves lengthening the
flue path by a system of
bringing volatile gases and
smoke back down to the
hottest part of the fire and
burned. There are different
approaches to this which
may include baffles, secon-
dary air system or a down-
draft. Some stoves are also
equipped with a ther-
mostat, consisting of a
bimetallic strip which
regulates the draft and
keeps an even, set
temperature.
There is some controversy
regarding cast iron or steel
construction stoves. While
there is no difference in
heat -holding capacity, cast
iron will not warp like steel,
but it can crack.
The size and type of wood -
burner you need depends
upon the needs of your
household. Consider the
following factors: 1. Will
you be using wood heat for
the whole house, just one
room or perhaps the cot-
tage. If it is permanent
usage, the investment will
probably be around $500-
$600.
2. Appearance will be im-
portant if it is to fit in with
the decor of the room.
3. Do you enjoy watching
the flames? Consider the
combi stove/fireplace
where the doors can be clos-
ed, making it an efficient
stove again.
4. There is a direct
relationship between weight
and durability. A heavier
stove constructed with more
cast iron or steel indicates
greater durability.
5. Most stoves are safe - it
depends upon the method of
installation and operation.
6. The price will be depen-
dent upon the function. Also,
an inefficient stove could
cost you more over the long
term than an efficient, air-
tight stove.
Whichever type of wood -
burner you decide upon, en-
joy this renewable energy
resource and spirit of self-
reliance.
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