My stove’s glass is going black every time I use it. What am I doing wrong?

September 23, 2015 4:19 pm Published by

We get asked this a lot!

It’s usually down to a combination of two factors:

1. The air vents are being closed too soon after lighting or they’re being closed down too much. Every stove has a different point at which the vents should be kept open. Have a look at your manual for specialised information, or give us a call and we can find out for you! (For example, our own Scan 85-2 has to have the top vent at around 25% and the bottom at 75% for an optimum burn.)

2. The wood that’s being burnt perhaps isn’t as dry as it should be. You can buy moisture meters to keep tabs on the wood you’re burning. Ideally it should have a moisture content of 20% or less.

The best wood to burn is hardwood that has been seasoned (left to dry for 2 Summers) or kiln dried.

Here’s a link to our own wood supplier. He is based in Muir of Ord and will deliver your wood in cubic metre bags for free within 20 miles of his base.

We can personally attest to his wood being fully dry and of a high quality.

http://www.gdhenderson.co.uk/firewood/

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