The ancient people burned wood. They did it for thousands of years without considering whether it's good or wrong to deplete the forest. Then people learned to use coal, oil and other fossil fuels. They did it for ages and only recently started to think about the consequences. What if our ancestors were told that it is possible to burn food without actually harming the nature? Burning food? Although it may sound terrible, shelled corn is a great bio-fuel that is cheap, easily accessible and safe for the environment.
The concept of corn stoves is quite old. The first examples were built by handy farmers themselves closer to the end of 19th century. The first heating device of such kind was allegedly the result of maize overproduction when it was discovered that dried seeds - or shelled corn - burn nicely and provide heat similar to that of wood logs. The idea became popular during the years of Great Depression.
Yet it was not before 70s of the last century when corn stoves hit the mass production. Other similar products joined - barbecues and water boilers.
The main perk of using such heating devices is obviously money saving. You will spend on average $3,000 to $3,300 each season burning fossil fuel oil and only $1,500 to $2,300 burning shelled corn. Another benefit, which is not less important, corn stoves are sources of pure green energy. Maize is grown on fields, it helps filtering the air naturally, plus maize seeds doesn't produce carbon monoxide and nitrous compounds when burnt.
How to Choose Corn Stoves?
There are corn stoves, water boilers and barbecues or grills available for sale. The first is used to provide heating for home during the winter season. Water boilers are used to produce hot water or even to be incorporated into the central heating system of a home. Corn Grill is a good way to start your own green energy campaign by test-driving maize kernel energy. It is a great alternative to the conventional grills that burn wood, coal or even consume electricity. Your friends will love to come to your open-air parties.
Corn Stoves Checklist
* Start with measuring your house's square footage or cubic footage. You will need this number when approaching your dealer. Too small a stove will make you freeze while an enormously big one can waste your money and overheat your home.
* Choose a dealer carefully. See if you can find a neighbor or relative who has already used similar heating equipment and ask for a feedback.
* If you choose to buy your stove from an online shop or eBay, you are likely to save money but be careful. Consult the dealer before you pay the money. Is he going to provide you with after-sales support, can he provide instructions on installing, or maybe he even installs it for free.
* Check if you are able to source cheap shelled corn in your neighborhood and that you are capable of storing kernel properly. It takes a dry and clean room to store it; you cannot afford the dampness to spoil your burning agent.
* Make sure that the features of the device are explained to you - there are several types of heating devices - some can use mixed source of energy that also includes wood pellets, some can strictly not.
* Check the feed system. How often will it be necessary to fill more maize into the hopper? How long can device burn unattended before feeding new portion in?
* Does it have any warranty? It is extremely important, especially if something goes wrong.
If you are ready to advance into the new environmentally friendly technology, a green energy heater will be a great purchase for you. Although it can be quite expensive (prices range from $500 to $3,000) you'll save money on fuel, help protecting the environment and show good will to your community.
Thursday 28 January 2010
Monday 25 January 2010
Making the Most of Wood Burning Stoves
Interior design is changing and, if you ask me, it's about time. We're abandoning the cheap 'MDF' approach and instead opting for something a bit more classical and few things say 'classical' than solid good old fashioned wood burning stoves.
Stoves have been at the heart of the English home since time in memoriam. In ancient times they were the place where the family gathered for warmth and heat. During those cold winter months it was the lifeline for all families. Not only could it be used for cooking, but providing heat to the entire room.
These days we have central heating and a whole array of modern cooking appliance. We do not need them in the way our forebears did, but somehow a place feels much more like home with a warm wood burning stove at the centre of the living space.
What makes wood burning stoves so essential to my eyes is that they epitomize what I see as central to good old English design. They look solid and dependable - the real beating heart of any self respecting home.
They come in a number of different designs. Traditionalists will probably prefer a classical effect, but there are plenty of companies who can provide a more up to date and contemporary solution. Whichever way you go the most important thing is to make sure they are compatible with your existing design. A classical design, for example, may not fit well within a clean and contemporary environment.
If you're commissioning a specially designed stove, then it makes sense to have a consultation to work out what would work best - both from your design needs and functionality. Because, let's not forget, these are first and foremost functional items and this aspect should not be forgotten.
Like it or not utility bills are set to rise, so every household is looking for ways to reduce their energy outlay. Wood burning stoves can provide a good ongoing source of heat and reduce your reliance on your gas supplier. The benefits of that will never have been felt more keenly than this winter as home owners find themselves on the end of some quite demanding gas and electricity bills.
So as we increasingly look for ways to lighten the load on our wallets, it seems certain that more and more people will be turning to traditional, old fashioned methods, to heat their homes. The good old stove is making a come back.
Stoves have been at the heart of the English home since time in memoriam. In ancient times they were the place where the family gathered for warmth and heat. During those cold winter months it was the lifeline for all families. Not only could it be used for cooking, but providing heat to the entire room.
These days we have central heating and a whole array of modern cooking appliance. We do not need them in the way our forebears did, but somehow a place feels much more like home with a warm wood burning stove at the centre of the living space.
What makes wood burning stoves so essential to my eyes is that they epitomize what I see as central to good old English design. They look solid and dependable - the real beating heart of any self respecting home.
They come in a number of different designs. Traditionalists will probably prefer a classical effect, but there are plenty of companies who can provide a more up to date and contemporary solution. Whichever way you go the most important thing is to make sure they are compatible with your existing design. A classical design, for example, may not fit well within a clean and contemporary environment.
If you're commissioning a specially designed stove, then it makes sense to have a consultation to work out what would work best - both from your design needs and functionality. Because, let's not forget, these are first and foremost functional items and this aspect should not be forgotten.
Like it or not utility bills are set to rise, so every household is looking for ways to reduce their energy outlay. Wood burning stoves can provide a good ongoing source of heat and reduce your reliance on your gas supplier. The benefits of that will never have been felt more keenly than this winter as home owners find themselves on the end of some quite demanding gas and electricity bills.
So as we increasingly look for ways to lighten the load on our wallets, it seems certain that more and more people will be turning to traditional, old fashioned methods, to heat their homes. The good old stove is making a come back.
Monday 18 January 2010
What to Look For in a Propane Camp Stove
Propane camp stoves are an important part of every camper's gear, so getting the right one the first time can mean the difference between great cooked meals and something, well, less than great. There are a few things to think about when you're shopping for your camping cooking equipment. There are a couple of factors that will really make a difference in your final choice.
Is It Durable?
You're camping, so of course, you are going to want to choose a propane camp stove that is long lasting and safe. It won't do to be out in the middle of nowhere and find that your stove doesn't work because of that little spill you took while carrying it. One of the ways to do this is by shopping online for a little bit before you make your choice and read some of the consumer reviews. This will give you a good idea of how others who have actually purchased the camp stove you're considering like it. You'll get hints like how long it cooks on a single tank and how well it holds up in weather and how durable the product is.
How Easy Is It To Carry?
If you are the type of camper who drives up to your spot and unloads your gear out of a vehicle, then you won't have to worry much about how easy your camp stove is to carry. On the other hand, if you do any kind of hiking to your camping destination at all, you are going to want to make sure that your cooker is easy to carry and lightweight. You might also want to see if it has a feature where you can attach it to your pack with little or no issues, so that you don't have to have your hands full the whole time you're supposed to be enjoying the trails. So in this case choose one that fits your hiker needs and expectations. You want one that will outlast you on trail.
When you're choosing a propane camp stove, it can feel as if you're faced with so many decisions, but by taking your time, shopping around and checking out other customer reviews, you can make sure that you get a safe, long lasting and portable camping burner that meets all your needs.
Is It Durable?
You're camping, so of course, you are going to want to choose a propane camp stove that is long lasting and safe. It won't do to be out in the middle of nowhere and find that your stove doesn't work because of that little spill you took while carrying it. One of the ways to do this is by shopping online for a little bit before you make your choice and read some of the consumer reviews. This will give you a good idea of how others who have actually purchased the camp stove you're considering like it. You'll get hints like how long it cooks on a single tank and how well it holds up in weather and how durable the product is.
How Easy Is It To Carry?
If you are the type of camper who drives up to your spot and unloads your gear out of a vehicle, then you won't have to worry much about how easy your camp stove is to carry. On the other hand, if you do any kind of hiking to your camping destination at all, you are going to want to make sure that your cooker is easy to carry and lightweight. You might also want to see if it has a feature where you can attach it to your pack with little or no issues, so that you don't have to have your hands full the whole time you're supposed to be enjoying the trails. So in this case choose one that fits your hiker needs and expectations. You want one that will outlast you on trail.
When you're choosing a propane camp stove, it can feel as if you're faced with so many decisions, but by taking your time, shopping around and checking out other customer reviews, you can make sure that you get a safe, long lasting and portable camping burner that meets all your needs.
Thursday 14 January 2010
3 Types of Portable Solar-Powered Camping Stoves and Its Advantages
The presence of portable solar-powered camping stoves during outdoor activities has proven to be beneficial due to the following reasons: portability, convenience, economical, environment-friendly, and safe.
Solar energy is electricity generated from sunlight. It has various applications such as in agriculture, lighting, vehicles, and more. The invention of solar camping stoves has brought about myriad of advantages. Below are some types of the solar stoves namely:
Sport solar oven
Practicality makes this solar cooker advantageous as compared to others. The outer casing, which is an insulating plastic, is made of lightweight and resilient materials. It is versatile because it can be used for roasting, baking, cooking any type of food. Made from fiber glass, its insulation material keeps moisture away while cooking. Although insulation is good, it allows sunlight to pass through the lid and facilitate cooking. With its no-tip-over design, stability is not a problem at all regardless of the surface level.
Sun oven
As a solar appliance, it has a built-in thermostat and collapsible reflectors that is capable of generating as much as 360 - 400 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. Baking, steaming, and boiling are just some of its functionalities. The external features are presentable because it is covered with black enamel and weighs 21 pounds. Its foldable legs make it very handy and transferable.
Solar Grill
This is a build-your-own solar grill that uses an old satellite dish and scrap metals. It is a dual cooking device, which uses fuel and solar energy. It is capable of performing any cooking method such as baking, broiling, stewing, frying, and boiling. Since the power comes directly from the sun, it is considered environment-friendly due to absence of harmful chemicals in the air.
Advantages of a portable solar-powered camping stove
Portability
Most of the camping stoves are designed for easy transport; thus, portability is one of its characteristic features. In addition, it has collapsible legs that make it easier to carry and store.
Convenience
You won't be having any problem with fuel shortage when using solar-powered stoves. Instead, you are even helping in the conservation of energy.
Economical
Since the sun's energy is for free, absolutely there is no need to purchase fuel and wood to generate heat or electricity. All you need to do is to save energy by trapping the rays on a solar panel where it can be stored. This would mean a lot of savings on the part of the consumers.
Environment-friendly
Without the use of fuel, there are no apparent contaminants such as carbon monoxide can harm the air. No soot formation is also noted because of the absence of combustible chemical, which is fuel.
Safe
Using solar camping stoves, accidental spillage of fuel and danger of catching fire are less likely to happen because the only source of heat is the sunlight.
Solar energy is electricity generated from sunlight. It has various applications such as in agriculture, lighting, vehicles, and more. The invention of solar camping stoves has brought about myriad of advantages. Below are some types of the solar stoves namely:
Sport solar oven
Practicality makes this solar cooker advantageous as compared to others. The outer casing, which is an insulating plastic, is made of lightweight and resilient materials. It is versatile because it can be used for roasting, baking, cooking any type of food. Made from fiber glass, its insulation material keeps moisture away while cooking. Although insulation is good, it allows sunlight to pass through the lid and facilitate cooking. With its no-tip-over design, stability is not a problem at all regardless of the surface level.
Sun oven
As a solar appliance, it has a built-in thermostat and collapsible reflectors that is capable of generating as much as 360 - 400 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. Baking, steaming, and boiling are just some of its functionalities. The external features are presentable because it is covered with black enamel and weighs 21 pounds. Its foldable legs make it very handy and transferable.
Solar Grill
This is a build-your-own solar grill that uses an old satellite dish and scrap metals. It is a dual cooking device, which uses fuel and solar energy. It is capable of performing any cooking method such as baking, broiling, stewing, frying, and boiling. Since the power comes directly from the sun, it is considered environment-friendly due to absence of harmful chemicals in the air.
Advantages of a portable solar-powered camping stove
Portability
Most of the camping stoves are designed for easy transport; thus, portability is one of its characteristic features. In addition, it has collapsible legs that make it easier to carry and store.
Convenience
You won't be having any problem with fuel shortage when using solar-powered stoves. Instead, you are even helping in the conservation of energy.
Economical
Since the sun's energy is for free, absolutely there is no need to purchase fuel and wood to generate heat or electricity. All you need to do is to save energy by trapping the rays on a solar panel where it can be stored. This would mean a lot of savings on the part of the consumers.
Environment-friendly
Without the use of fuel, there are no apparent contaminants such as carbon monoxide can harm the air. No soot formation is also noted because of the absence of combustible chemical, which is fuel.
Safe
Using solar camping stoves, accidental spillage of fuel and danger of catching fire are less likely to happen because the only source of heat is the sunlight.
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Portable Gas Stove
The description portable gas stove is normally used to identify the camping stoves. While these would be offered with a individual burner, they might also be purchased with two or more burners. One of the larger portable gas stoves may also be big enough to be towed behind your car or truck.
The stoves could also run off of several variety of fuels. While some may operate off the butane, propane or LP, several might operate using the natural gas. Others of the portable stoves could run off kerosene and unleaded gasoline. While several will be viewed as a camping stove, there can become the time if the power would be out that you could need one. The gas grill you keep on your porch for your bar-b-q are also viewed to be the portable gas stove.
The stoves used at the campfire could be considered to be the portable stove. This campfire stoves would feature the fire off the earth. This would produce for a securer campfire during drought. These may be switched off immediately using the knob. Many of a drought regions that has prohibited all outdoor campfire sites might allow for the use of the portable gas stove. Be responsible to learn with forestry service rangers and local authorities to make sure the use of a portable gas stove is permitted in each region. Simple and convenient to operate, there will be no demand of wasting time to locate dry wood to burn along with lugging this back to your campground. No demand to bring the heavy charcoal. Camping out is just not be the same with out a campfire. Many of the camping stoves will have a matchless lighting system.
Many of the superior manufactures would offer wonderful accessories and some stove components to assist in creating one of the camping along with outdoor adventure more gratifying. With totes and covers, extra canisters and gas cans, camping is easier to move around and then truly more portable. With a outstanding number of the parts for one of the portable stoves like the burner bowls, trays, gas stove burner along with virtually everything which could possibly ever require replacing, the portable stoves will last a long time with limited maintenance and care.
Those portable stoves which we use to perform our outdoor grilling has become a part of a outdoor life style. Along With the great variety of designs, styles and materials to select from, your portable stove would be more similar to a good piece of furniture than merely the smaller rolled around item you place charcoal in. Along With different selections to choose from, a gas grill has become a wonderful way to help with your healthier way of life to cook. Using a selections of various burners and grills to choose from, now your whole meal can be prepared on a portable gas stove.
The stoves could also run off of several variety of fuels. While some may operate off the butane, propane or LP, several might operate using the natural gas. Others of the portable stoves could run off kerosene and unleaded gasoline. While several will be viewed as a camping stove, there can become the time if the power would be out that you could need one. The gas grill you keep on your porch for your bar-b-q are also viewed to be the portable gas stove.
The stoves used at the campfire could be considered to be the portable stove. This campfire stoves would feature the fire off the earth. This would produce for a securer campfire during drought. These may be switched off immediately using the knob. Many of a drought regions that has prohibited all outdoor campfire sites might allow for the use of the portable gas stove. Be responsible to learn with forestry service rangers and local authorities to make sure the use of a portable gas stove is permitted in each region. Simple and convenient to operate, there will be no demand of wasting time to locate dry wood to burn along with lugging this back to your campground. No demand to bring the heavy charcoal. Camping out is just not be the same with out a campfire. Many of the camping stoves will have a matchless lighting system.
Many of the superior manufactures would offer wonderful accessories and some stove components to assist in creating one of the camping along with outdoor adventure more gratifying. With totes and covers, extra canisters and gas cans, camping is easier to move around and then truly more portable. With a outstanding number of the parts for one of the portable stoves like the burner bowls, trays, gas stove burner along with virtually everything which could possibly ever require replacing, the portable stoves will last a long time with limited maintenance and care.
Those portable stoves which we use to perform our outdoor grilling has become a part of a outdoor life style. Along With the great variety of designs, styles and materials to select from, your portable stove would be more similar to a good piece of furniture than merely the smaller rolled around item you place charcoal in. Along With different selections to choose from, a gas grill has become a wonderful way to help with your healthier way of life to cook. Using a selections of various burners and grills to choose from, now your whole meal can be prepared on a portable gas stove.
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Are You Looking for Prices on Pellet Stoves?
You are thinking of alternate ways to heat your home that are environmentally friendly, energy efficient
and add charm to your home. Pellet stoves are the answer to all of the above. For just pennies an hour, a pellet stove
can deliver deep, penetrating warmth that provides independence from high heating bills while emitting almost no wood smoke. With tremendous flexibility in installation and sizing, pellet stoves are a sophisticated choice for convenient heat that helps protect the environment and does not break the bank. Prices on pellet stoves can vary depending on make, model and heat output. Installation costs are another factor to consider when deciding on this efficient way of heating your home or workshop.
The pellet stoves range in cost from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Where you want to place your stove in your home will depend on a few factors. Venting is a main consideration and can be a budget breaker. You may be lucky enough to be able to cut into an existing ducting system or chimney so costs will be at a minimum. You should also consider the cost involved with fire proofing the area with special building materials to ensure safe operation of the stove. Therefore, prices on pellet stoves depend on all these factors not just the initial investment of the stove.
Prices on pellet stoves also have to include fuel costs. Pellet stoves burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to create a source of heat for residential and sometimes industrial spaces. By slowly feeding fuel from a storage container (hopper) into a burn-pot area, they create a constant flame that requires little to no physical adjustments. The trend to move toward biomass stoves or pellet stoves began in 1973 during the oil crisis causing the for creation of the first pellet stoves.
In todays market, pellets run an average of $150.00 per ton. To heat the average home you would require between 4 to 5 tons of pellets during the winter season. This number will vary depending on your location in the United States. The internet is a great resource to find pricing in your area. You can also find price calculators so you can compare your fuel costs to that of pellet burning.
Remember when you are looking up prices on pellet stoves to think about the other costs involved with your purchase. Your local retailer will be able to guide you through this purchase and advise you of reputable technicians that can assist your with installation and maintenance.
and add charm to your home. Pellet stoves are the answer to all of the above. For just pennies an hour, a pellet stove
can deliver deep, penetrating warmth that provides independence from high heating bills while emitting almost no wood smoke. With tremendous flexibility in installation and sizing, pellet stoves are a sophisticated choice for convenient heat that helps protect the environment and does not break the bank. Prices on pellet stoves can vary depending on make, model and heat output. Installation costs are another factor to consider when deciding on this efficient way of heating your home or workshop.
The pellet stoves range in cost from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Where you want to place your stove in your home will depend on a few factors. Venting is a main consideration and can be a budget breaker. You may be lucky enough to be able to cut into an existing ducting system or chimney so costs will be at a minimum. You should also consider the cost involved with fire proofing the area with special building materials to ensure safe operation of the stove. Therefore, prices on pellet stoves depend on all these factors not just the initial investment of the stove.
Prices on pellet stoves also have to include fuel costs. Pellet stoves burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to create a source of heat for residential and sometimes industrial spaces. By slowly feeding fuel from a storage container (hopper) into a burn-pot area, they create a constant flame that requires little to no physical adjustments. The trend to move toward biomass stoves or pellet stoves began in 1973 during the oil crisis causing the for creation of the first pellet stoves.
In todays market, pellets run an average of $150.00 per ton. To heat the average home you would require between 4 to 5 tons of pellets during the winter season. This number will vary depending on your location in the United States. The internet is a great resource to find pricing in your area. You can also find price calculators so you can compare your fuel costs to that of pellet burning.
Remember when you are looking up prices on pellet stoves to think about the other costs involved with your purchase. Your local retailer will be able to guide you through this purchase and advise you of reputable technicians that can assist your with installation and maintenance.
Monday 11 January 2010
What Are Pellet Stoves?
With the continued use of oil, electric and natural gas, prices have been gradually increasing, which explains why many individuals and families have been looking for an alternative for either their primary or secondary sources of home heating. Gaining in popularity are the specifically sought after pellet stoves. Manufactured as either fireplace inserts or stand alone units, these hot burning stoves have been standing out above all of their more traditional alternatives. As these stoves burn biomass, they have been recognized as environmentally friendly. They come in a variety of styles and sizes, and are sure to fit any room and any budget. You will be able to choose an either top-fed or bottom-fed style, depending on what your preferences might be. Additionally, pellet stoves can usually be found sold at reasonable prices.
If you currently own a wood burning fireplace, you will need to bear in mind the kind of mess this can create. Carrying cumbersome loads of wood into the house is not only messy, but can also sometimes be quite strenuous and inconvenient. It might therefore be easier for you to replace your wood burner with a pellet stove that will only burn biomass. New pellet stoves burn lightweight pellets, which are made of corn and wood shavings. As these tend to burn and produce far more heat than a traditional fireplace, it might then take less time for you to heat your home. Burning pellets is also considered by many as a cleaner means for heating your home, however, you might still find some residual ashes or clinkers that you will need to remove about once per week. This will nonetheless amount to less work than removing ashes at each use for a wood-burning stove.
Available in a variety of styles, sizes and price points, there are many to choose from no matter how tight your budget might be. You will easily be able to find pellet stoves that will fit any existing fireplace. Simply have an installation contractor build the stove in for you. Due to the specific design and complex nature of a pellet stove, it will be highly recommended to purchase a maintenance and service agreement from the manufacturer. Then you will be able to have peace of mind that should anything go wrong, you will simply be able to make a phone call and have a licensed professional make the adjustment or required repair. Check out all the available options today, and find out for yourself what so many families have already discovered. A pellet stove can indeed be the best choice for an alternative source of heat.
If you currently own a wood burning fireplace, you will need to bear in mind the kind of mess this can create. Carrying cumbersome loads of wood into the house is not only messy, but can also sometimes be quite strenuous and inconvenient. It might therefore be easier for you to replace your wood burner with a pellet stove that will only burn biomass. New pellet stoves burn lightweight pellets, which are made of corn and wood shavings. As these tend to burn and produce far more heat than a traditional fireplace, it might then take less time for you to heat your home. Burning pellets is also considered by many as a cleaner means for heating your home, however, you might still find some residual ashes or clinkers that you will need to remove about once per week. This will nonetheless amount to less work than removing ashes at each use for a wood-burning stove.
Available in a variety of styles, sizes and price points, there are many to choose from no matter how tight your budget might be. You will easily be able to find pellet stoves that will fit any existing fireplace. Simply have an installation contractor build the stove in for you. Due to the specific design and complex nature of a pellet stove, it will be highly recommended to purchase a maintenance and service agreement from the manufacturer. Then you will be able to have peace of mind that should anything go wrong, you will simply be able to make a phone call and have a licensed professional make the adjustment or required repair. Check out all the available options today, and find out for yourself what so many families have already discovered. A pellet stove can indeed be the best choice for an alternative source of heat.
Sunday 10 January 2010
3 Basic Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Backpacking Stove
In choosing which backpacking stove to bring, consider the size, portability, fuel to be use, and the design.
Camping is not complete without the food. To make hot and fresh meals possible, you need the perfect stove to bring during your backpacking experience. Here are some guidelines to consider when choosing the right backpacking stove to bring.
Size and portability
Before choosing the desired backpacking stove, think on which kind of trip you are planning to go to. Try to estimate where would you most likely be cooking your meals and for how many people you will be cooking for. Also take note on the level of difficulty of the dishes to be prepared. Backpacking stove are available in different sizes fit for various occasions from lightweight stoves to multi-burner platforms. If you are going on a rugged hiking trip, better bring a compact and easy to carry stoves. For a short backpacking trip, you can consider bringing the larger stoves. For convenience during the whole trip choose a stove that is easy to store and can be disconnected from the fuel supply. Also consider the ones that needs assembling or collapsible for easily storage in the vehicle and while hiking.
Fuel to be used
Focus also on the different fuels used for backpacking stoves. Propane and Butane gases are clean-burning and easily ignited. Flames produced can be adjusted easily but are more expensive than other fuel types. Kerosene are cheaper and easier to find than Propane gases. It yields a higher temperature output however it emits gaseous odor that might affect the taste and smell of you dish. White gas is another fuel that burns easily, it's clean and the spilled fuel evaporates quickly. It's effect for any weather conditions, but it not always easily available in contrast to Kerosene and Propane. Denatured alcohol is a renewable fuel source which has low volatility. It burns silently and steadily but has minimal heat production and cooking time make longer requiring more fuel. It's environment-friendly but it's not recommended when cooking for many.
Design
For convenience, also select which design is the most comfortable for you. Once you've decided on the size and fuel type to be used consider the features of the stove. Take into consideration the difficulty of it's set-up. Check for the durability of the design whether it can endure any type of location. Pay attention on the knobs and switch whether they are easy to use or cannot be easily broken. Choose also the ones that are easily to clean and has basic maintenance procedures that you can do by yourself.
On a camping trip, always go for efficiency and practicality in choosing what to bring. With that, you can avoid minor problems while enjoying your camping experience.
Camping is not complete without the food. To make hot and fresh meals possible, you need the perfect stove to bring during your backpacking experience. Here are some guidelines to consider when choosing the right backpacking stove to bring.
Size and portability
Before choosing the desired backpacking stove, think on which kind of trip you are planning to go to. Try to estimate where would you most likely be cooking your meals and for how many people you will be cooking for. Also take note on the level of difficulty of the dishes to be prepared. Backpacking stove are available in different sizes fit for various occasions from lightweight stoves to multi-burner platforms. If you are going on a rugged hiking trip, better bring a compact and easy to carry stoves. For a short backpacking trip, you can consider bringing the larger stoves. For convenience during the whole trip choose a stove that is easy to store and can be disconnected from the fuel supply. Also consider the ones that needs assembling or collapsible for easily storage in the vehicle and while hiking.
Fuel to be used
Focus also on the different fuels used for backpacking stoves. Propane and Butane gases are clean-burning and easily ignited. Flames produced can be adjusted easily but are more expensive than other fuel types. Kerosene are cheaper and easier to find than Propane gases. It yields a higher temperature output however it emits gaseous odor that might affect the taste and smell of you dish. White gas is another fuel that burns easily, it's clean and the spilled fuel evaporates quickly. It's effect for any weather conditions, but it not always easily available in contrast to Kerosene and Propane. Denatured alcohol is a renewable fuel source which has low volatility. It burns silently and steadily but has minimal heat production and cooking time make longer requiring more fuel. It's environment-friendly but it's not recommended when cooking for many.
Design
For convenience, also select which design is the most comfortable for you. Once you've decided on the size and fuel type to be used consider the features of the stove. Take into consideration the difficulty of it's set-up. Check for the durability of the design whether it can endure any type of location. Pay attention on the knobs and switch whether they are easy to use or cannot be easily broken. Choose also the ones that are easily to clean and has basic maintenance procedures that you can do by yourself.
On a camping trip, always go for efficiency and practicality in choosing what to bring. With that, you can avoid minor problems while enjoying your camping experience.
Wednesday 6 January 2010
The Benefits of a Soapstone Wood Stove
Soapstone is not only prized for it's beauty, it also has properties that make it a superior material for making wood stoves. A soapstone stove will not only last for a long time, it also radiates a more comfortable heat over a longer period of time.
Soapstone was created deep withing the earth under enormous heat and pressure. Under these conditions it gets forged into a very stable material that can withstand extreme heat. Unlike other natural rock soapstone doesn't deteriorate from the heat of a fire or crack from sudden heat changes.
Soapstone stoves are made with thick slabs of soapstone that directly line the firebox. This fire and heat resistant stone absorbs heat directly from the fire and radiates it into the room over a long period of time. A soapstone will absorb so much heat that it will keep radiating heat up to 12 hours after the fire goes out.
Soapstone is like a heat reservoir that will provide an even heat over time instead of the too hot one minute and too cold the next that is typical of traditional metal stoves. With soapstone you can sit next to the fire and feel a softer more comfortable heat that can last all night while you are sleeping long after the fire goes out. With a soapstone wood stove there is no more need to get up in the night to put wood on the fire.
A soapstone firebox creates a hotter burning environment inside the stove. Because of this the fire will burn the wood more completely so you will get more heat from less wood. This also results in a cleaner burn with less smoke.
Soapstone wood stoves are usually made from thick slabs of soapstone held together by an iron frame. The natural grain and surface of the soapstone contrasts nicely with the iron. This makes an stove that is as elegant as it is functional.
Soapstone will maintain it's beauty with very little maintenance. The natural grain of the stone can even become richer and more beautiful over years of exposure to the heat from the fire.
If you want a wood stove that is elegant, will provide a steady comfortable heat and will probably outlast your home, consider a soapstone wood stove.
Soapstone was created deep withing the earth under enormous heat and pressure. Under these conditions it gets forged into a very stable material that can withstand extreme heat. Unlike other natural rock soapstone doesn't deteriorate from the heat of a fire or crack from sudden heat changes.
Soapstone stoves are made with thick slabs of soapstone that directly line the firebox. This fire and heat resistant stone absorbs heat directly from the fire and radiates it into the room over a long period of time. A soapstone will absorb so much heat that it will keep radiating heat up to 12 hours after the fire goes out.
Soapstone is like a heat reservoir that will provide an even heat over time instead of the too hot one minute and too cold the next that is typical of traditional metal stoves. With soapstone you can sit next to the fire and feel a softer more comfortable heat that can last all night while you are sleeping long after the fire goes out. With a soapstone wood stove there is no more need to get up in the night to put wood on the fire.
A soapstone firebox creates a hotter burning environment inside the stove. Because of this the fire will burn the wood more completely so you will get more heat from less wood. This also results in a cleaner burn with less smoke.
Soapstone wood stoves are usually made from thick slabs of soapstone held together by an iron frame. The natural grain and surface of the soapstone contrasts nicely with the iron. This makes an stove that is as elegant as it is functional.
Soapstone will maintain it's beauty with very little maintenance. The natural grain of the stone can even become richer and more beautiful over years of exposure to the heat from the fire.
If you want a wood stove that is elegant, will provide a steady comfortable heat and will probably outlast your home, consider a soapstone wood stove.
Tuesday 5 January 2010
All About Wood Stove Pipes
Wood stove pipes are an important factor in the installation of an outdoor wood furnace. It plays a big role in making sure that your unit performs well in the years that will come, so you have to choose a high quality product that will guarantee you superior performance.
There a number of products to choose from in the market today. If you want to make sure that you get the right one, there are considerations to be made. For instance, there are single-wall and double-wall stove pipes, and each type has their own pros and cons. You have to determine first what kind of outdoor wood stove you want to have installed, and this will depend on how much space you want to provide heat for. From there you can already determine other accessories and parts that you are going to need for the installation and maintenance of your unit.
Another thing to consider is of course your budget. If you have set a big budget for the installation of your outdoor wood furnace, then you can have more freedom when it comes to looking for the parts that you're going to need. After all, it's a good investment. However, if you have a set budget, there are still pretty decent wood stove pipes out there that won't be heavy on the pocket.
When it comes to choosing wood stove pipes, the price varies as their sizes and durability do. So you have to make sure that you got every other part right to make sure that the stove pipes will perform its best as well. For more options, check out different stores first, then browse online stores as well so you can have the best stove pipes that will last you for years. While there are a lot of quality brands out there, some are very expensive, so you want to look for something that's within your budget range.
There a number of products to choose from in the market today. If you want to make sure that you get the right one, there are considerations to be made. For instance, there are single-wall and double-wall stove pipes, and each type has their own pros and cons. You have to determine first what kind of outdoor wood stove you want to have installed, and this will depend on how much space you want to provide heat for. From there you can already determine other accessories and parts that you are going to need for the installation and maintenance of your unit.
Another thing to consider is of course your budget. If you have set a big budget for the installation of your outdoor wood furnace, then you can have more freedom when it comes to looking for the parts that you're going to need. After all, it's a good investment. However, if you have a set budget, there are still pretty decent wood stove pipes out there that won't be heavy on the pocket.
When it comes to choosing wood stove pipes, the price varies as their sizes and durability do. So you have to make sure that you got every other part right to make sure that the stove pipes will perform its best as well. For more options, check out different stores first, then browse online stores as well so you can have the best stove pipes that will last you for years. While there are a lot of quality brands out there, some are very expensive, so you want to look for something that's within your budget range.
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