Using your multi-fuel / woodburning stove safely

 

We advise that you always use a pair of heat resistant gloves/gauntlets when refuelling your stove; these protect your arm as well as your hands.  Some stoves have heat resistant handles but many have metal handles that get extremely hot.    

 

 

Keeping your stove operating efficiently

 

Using a stove top or flue pipe thermometer can help to ensure you keep your stove working safely and efficently.  It is calibrated so that the pointer on the face indicates when your multi-fuel stove is operating within a safe temperature range and not burning too hot. We can supply and fit this to your flue pipe for you. Please ask us for details.  

 

 

Have your chimney swept regularly

To prevent chimney fires we recommend having your chimney swept at least once a year. 

 

Cleaning soot off your stove glass

A damp cloth or damp newspaper dipped in wood ash can be effective in removing a light dusting of soot off your glass.

 

To operate your stove safely and efficiently

• Use heat resistant gloves whilst operating your hot stove.

• Use a stove thermometer.

• Install a carbon monoxide alarm (A UK Building Regulations requirement when new or replacement multifuel or woodburning stove is installed).