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Wood fuel in your home: 10 need-to-knows
Posted by Sandra Hayes on 29 November 2017 at 9:15 am
1. Fuel quality matters To produce a clean, safe and efficient burn, quality of the wood is key. This is determined by size, moisture content, tree species and presence of any contaminants. Installing and maintaining a solid fuel appliance such as a wood stove is a big step so it only m…
London buses will soon be powered by coffee
Posted by Sam Tonge on 22 November 2017 at 4:50 pm
Turns out that it’s not just electric vehicles making the headlines this year, as Transport for London (TFL) announces a biofuel extracted from waste coffee grounds will be used to power some of the city’s buses from next Monday. The tech firm Bio-bean has so far produced enough f…
Getting the most out of a wood-burning stove.
Posted by Andrew McGowan on 31 October 2017 at 9:20 am
Andrew McGowan has 15 years of wood-burning experience and experimentation with Morso and Stovax stoves. As our guest blogger this week, Andrew shares with us his tips on efficient wood burning techniques in the home. Use well-seasoned (dry) wood with mo…
Important changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme coming on September 20th
Posted by Jordan Willis on 19 September 2017 at 2:43 pm
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, introduced in 2011, was designed to pay households for heat generation from renewable energy sources. In encouraging news, Ofgem have confirmed that RHI is set to see a significant increase in payments from the 20th September 2017 onward. Subject to fina…
How to reduce smoke emissions from domestic wood-burning appliances
Posted by Sandra Hayes on 13 July 2017 at 2:30 pm
Burning wood in a domestic stove or boiler can generally be regarded as a more sustainable approach to heating than traditional methods such as coal or gas heating. This is because the carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions produced as a result of burning wood fuel remain part of the carbon cycle, b…
What does biomass boiler maintenance involve?
Posted by Trish O'Flynn on 31 May 2017 at 11:50 am
If you are thinking of installing a biomass boiler, I'm sure you are thinking of how (and when) the boiler will be maintained. In the video below, SuperHomer Mark Brown tells us about the operation and maintenance of the KWB Easyfire wood pellet boiler fitted in 2009 in the five bedr…
What are the financial pros and cons of a biomass boiler?
Posted by Trish O'Flynn on 17 May 2017 at 4:55 pm
The environmental case for biomass is unquestionable - we can grow more of it, unlike oil, gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). But what about the cost of a biomass boiler? The price of installation, fuel and maintenance are important considerations when choosing a new boiler. In this v…
What plumbing does a biomass boiler need?
Posted by Trish O'Flynn on 10 May 2017 at 2:33 pm
Thinking of installing a biomass boiler? Have you considered the plumbing involved with this? In the video below, SuperHomer Mark Brown shows us the plumbing and 500 litre buffer tank installed for his wood pellet boiler. Mark chose this biomass boiler for the five bedroom house in South Buck…
What cleaning and maintenance does a biomass boiler need?
Posted by Trish O'Flynn on 21 April 2017 at 2:26 pm
If you are thinking about installing a biomass boiler, you’ll want to know how much cleaning and maintenance is involved. A biomass boiler needs regular cleaning and servicing as build-ups of ash and clinker can stop it working efficiently and even cause damage. Some of these tasks you …
How Green are Biofuels?
Posted by Alex Barrett on 22 March 2017 at 5:15 pm
Our society is addicted to oil. The International Energy Agency estimates that the world will use 96 million barrels of oil (152 billion litres) a day throughout 2016 [1]. Our oil usage shows no sign of slowing down, so we desperately need an alternative for this non-renewable resource. …
