Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Wood Heater, what do you think? 21Dec 09, 2013 5:07 pm Yes I think wood heaters are the best option because wood heaters are available in several styles from ambient open fires, combustion wood fires that can burn for much longer periods and produce more heat but uses less fuel. The open wood fireplaces rely on a convective box to heat. I suggest you to buy this. Re: Wood Heater, what do you think? 22Dec 09, 2013 7:55 pm We have a wood fire box planned for our new home. There is a lot of good information out there. Wood fires are not the bad guys of yesteryear. They have very high burn efficiency ratings these days. Also, if you salvage your own firewood - as we do - you are also doing your bit for a clean and tidy neighbourhood. You can check out the best models to buy and lots of other information here: http://www.homeheat.com.au/ Re: Wood Heater, what do you think? 23Dec 10, 2013 5:20 pm That home heat website looks really good, thanks for that. We went with a http://www.lopi.com.au/wood/flush-hybrid.html as was the biggest insert we could find with good efficiencies but there isn't a whole heap of information on reviews and things in AUS. I wont get to use ours until next year but will write up a review on here for anyone else who is looking at installing something. Also a few pictures on my blog of it installed if anyone interested. Cheers, Phil Re: Wood Bunring Stoves 24May 13, 2021 4:50 pm lrhodes1 Hi Dukemeyer, Sorry but wood heaters aren't very green at all. We promote the RTA Solid Fuel heater buyback program here at work, and the following is info straight out of the brochure: "Residential wood burning (the use of fireplaces, pot-belly stoves and open fires) causes up to 40% of winter air pollution in the Sydney metro area. This pollution is made up of very small particles that can be taken directly into the lungs and contains a number of toxic and cancer causing agents. The smoke not only pollutes the air but also reduces visability and causes physical discomfort for those with respiritory problems, especially older people." The brochure goes on to suggest cleaner heating alternatives that are eligible for the $500 rebate to replace your wood heater and the best are (in order) Solar active (using solar panels) Solar passive (good design) Pellet fires If you're looking in the $3-4000 range, I'd consider the Eco-smart Fire, an Aussie invention which uses de-natured alcohol (metho) to run on. The only by-products are heat, and a bit of steam and a little bit of co2. More info at http://www.ecosmartfire.com.au I saw one at the Home Show and LOVED IT! They look fab. I'm saving my pennies for one for my new place. If you are interested in the RTA's $500 wood heater rebate visit http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au For tips on cleaner wood burning, you can get a copy of the brochure Hot Tips For Cleaner Wood Burning from the RTA website too. Here are some tips to reduce wood smoke 1. Use good dry wood as it will provide up to 40% more heat 2. Start out using plenty of paper and kindling. Paper produces a hotter fire more quickly than firelighters. 3. Keep fire burning slightly by setting the air controls high enough to prevent the flame dissapearing 4. Only use larger pieces of when when the fire is established 5. Check your chimney and flue every evening to make sure the fire isn't producing too much smoke. If you are creating too much scmoke, you may be given a Smoke Abatement Notice from an authorised officer which can result in fines. Also, I'm pretty sure you can't install a wood heater in a new house in Sydney because of the pollution they cause. I agree 100% Woodfire stoves should be banned in Australia if we were to be clean and also for our health's sake. People that have a wood-burning stove are selfish and also inconsiderate. I have a neighbour who is constantly burning wood and it's not that cold as it's not wintering yet and believe it or not also burns wood to keep warm in the cooler days in summer. I do close windows as soon as I smell it but even after closing the windows, the smell still comes into my home. having to sleep with this all night long. I will have to sue the government for letting this be as it will affect our health. I have also contacted my local council in response asking what my concerns are after I put this in an e-mail. It's time to take action for our benefit of a healthy life of clean breathing. If this concerns you, please sign the petition as this is all up to us and our well-being: Stop new wood heaters emitting more pollution in a few hours than the average car in an entire year | Campaigns by Me (getup.org.au) No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 3664 0 671 We are tossing up between a Jarrahdale radiant wood fire (the Pioneer) and a convection wood fire (Innovator or Countryman) but cannot decide on which type of wood fire is… 0 4060 |