Choosing A Cast Iron Wood Stove

As more people become conscious of the need to protect the environment, the popularity of heating systems which can use alternative fuels is on the increase. And as you can imagine, one of these fuels is wood, and with its popularity has come a rise in the popularity of wood burning cast iron stoves. With their ability to burn a clean, renewable energy source to the advances in technology which has enabled the wood burning stove to burn fuel at greater efficiencies than before and improve heat output, this type of stove is now among the first choices for many homeowners looking for a different type of heating. This article will look at the various aspects of the wood burning cast iron stove and what needs to be considered when purchasing one.

When many people think of a wood burning cast iron stove, they are usually thinking of a stove which can burn other types of fuel as well, such as coal and coke, or even peat. But a true wood burning stove is exactly that-a stove which burns only wood. A true wood burning stove will burn more logs than the type which can burn other fuels since the wood is usually burned on the base of the stove, without a need for an ash pan or grate. Wood is a clean source of energy, and the advances in technology have meant more heat can be got from the same amount of wood.

Stove Air Control System

One of these improvements in technology is the introduction of an air control system. As the name suggests this controls how the air flows through the stove and so controlling how quickly or slowly the wood will burn. It also means that more of the wood is burned for heat, and so cuts down on waste. Some air control systems also help in keeping the glass panel of the stove clean.

This improvement in heat output means that a typical wood burning cast iron stove can have a heat output of up to 16kw, which is usually more than enough to heat the largest room in the house. This heat output can start at around 5kw, which is suitable for heating a smaller room. A wood burning stove can also heat the whole house if connected to a central heating system

Fitted Boiler

In order to do this you have to choose a stove which can have a boiler fitted. This increases the cost of the stove, though the heat output is more than enough to keep the whole house at a good temperature. Some stoves can have a heat output of up to 45,000btu, which is plenty enough to warm a decent size house.

It should be apparent that choosing a cast iron stove made for burning only wood has some great advantages. The ability to burn a clean fuel by using some of the latest stove technology such as an air control system has made the wood burning stove one of the main choices in heating. As the wood burning technology improves over time this type of stove should remain a popular option for those looking to burn a clean renewable fuel source.