Lighting A Wood Burning Stove

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ecofiresandstoves.co.uk/ Watch Pete Hillier light a wood burning stove the proper way.
In this video Pete gives advice starting with a cold stove.
He talks about the need for a covering of ash, the types of wood you must use for great success and how to build out the fire using natural materials.
Pete is a director of Eco Fires and Stoves in Church Crookham and his company have fitted hundreds of wood burning stoves across the south of England.

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@Patbucher77 6 жыл бұрын

Cold Stove Steve Austin

@hitchjack 5 жыл бұрын

Ben Craigie you sir win the internet today 😂

@jeztickles4361 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Craigie 😂😂 classic

@alanross3435 4 жыл бұрын

From the States, you sir are very funny. 😂👍🏻✌🏻️

@IRON.392 Жыл бұрын

LMAO

@muikaq7323 Жыл бұрын

And that's the bottom line cuz Stone Cold said so!

@silviaculell 10 ай бұрын

This fire pit is one of a few covered pits that is on the list kzfaq.infoUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM of approved products for Disney Fort Wilderness. The product served its purpose well and provided excellent fires throughout the evening. We were able to open the door and do s'mores, but I had to be careful because the handle was a bit hot on occasions. Additionally, I wish they had replaced some of the standard nuts with lock nuts in some places. We lost the door handle after just a couple of days of usage. Not a deal breaker, just a recommendation. I still give it 5 stars.

@quizzical342 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, you`re exactly the kinda guy I want telling me how to operate a wood burner properly. Very informative, very helpful.

@EcofiresStoves Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am glad I’ve helped a little 👍

@maryboyer9355 Жыл бұрын

@@EcofiresStoves Pete i am about to treat myself to a multy fuel stove, i cant wait , you are very helpfull thanks

@lostinmyspace4910 5 жыл бұрын

Important information I'm about to share here; Anyone with a glass front will experience black creasote.buildup on the glass, and most will use a glass stove cleaner purchased in a plastic bottle. There's a cheaper and effective way. Use a paper towel much like kitchen paper towels on a roll, get it slightly wet, and dip it into some of the cold ashes from the previous day's burn.. That little bit of ashes on the towel is enough abrasion to clean the glass perfectly, and it doesn't scratch at all. I only use a half sheet of paper towel with a little bit of ash on it, and clean as you normally do.

@80andybrown80 5 жыл бұрын

The Owl in you grows wise :) Thanks for the tip.

@WG1807 5 жыл бұрын

A single sheet of newspaper scrunched into a ball so it's like a cleaning pad is just as good. Dip the face of the pad into some water so it's wet but not sopping wet throughout. Dip the wetted pad into your cold ashes and rub the glass firmly (but obviously not too much pressure to break the glass). It takes me about half a dozen such newspaper pads to clean a glass about 13" x 9". Finish off with a wetted newspaper pad without the ash to remove any smears and finally a dry newspaper pad or two to remove any streaks on the glass. Maybe an old polishing cloth to finish. What's happening chemically is that you are making a basic form of lye - caustic potash. It's alkaline but not strong enough to burn the skin. You shouldn't get much on your fingers anyway. wear a glove if you are concerned. I never do and no problems so far - in 30 years.

@elizabethhill8781 4 жыл бұрын

I do that too, works a treat.

@alantaylor6691 4 жыл бұрын

So if your ash bed is cold, do you still leave the ash bed, or removed it? What is the use of a cold ash bed for starting a new fire?

@lostinmyspace4910 4 жыл бұрын

@@alantaylor6691 Hello Alan. Some say to leave the ashes in place as it insulates the bottom of the stove. Not sure exactly what that means, but I do to a degree, and I do agree to an extent. I do leave some ashes in the bed, but sort thru some of it trying to leave the larger black pieces. It acts as kindling, and will burn again, as it helps to ignite the new fire. Just when you think you don't have enough kindling, the ashes will burn again. I take my hand shovel, and smash the ashes, and redirect the chunks in the middle knowing they'll burn again and help start a flame.

@paulc9139 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, your brilliant , we have a new log burner, the installers told us nothing, so I've been cleaning it out every day, I left it today and even with one days ash, it's so much better, I'll give it a bit of a clear out once a week from now on, leaving a good inch or so bed in it. top man.

@EcofiresStoves Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad you found it helpful

@gordonwoper5003 5 жыл бұрын

After having my Godin insert chimney installed in SW France I thought I needed another guide to commence the fire being a novice city boy. Pete did the job perfectly in his calm , precise & reassuring way. Needless to say he guided me through the process perfectly and this December I decided to return to the site to make sure I forgot nothing, and to reacquaint myself with Pete & his tutorial ! He is surely amongst the best for me.

@Anthology_of_Holly 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Never had wood burner before and was so lost. Super helpful. 😊

@ruru2459 5 ай бұрын

Wow, I’m a first time wood stove user. You have made me love my wood stove, I was so anxious in using it and now I feel very confident. Your videos are well explained and informative. I don’t know what I would have done without your video.

@danielsimmons3499 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Pete and I am so grateful for the excellent and informative video. It has been years since I have had a wood burning stove, and coming from a formal fireplace to a wood burning stove I needed instruction. I feel prepared after watching your video. Thank you and God Bless ~ Daniel R.

@daveyrayner 2 жыл бұрын

I had a stove installed a couple of months ago and although the installer did a short demo and talked me through it it's great to have a visual refresher before I use it in anger.

@utaspencer6017 6 жыл бұрын

very helpful. Just had my French made fonte insert chimney installed here in SW France and, frankly, know nowt about how to light it. But with this concise video of Pete I now think I can cope. Thank a million. G

@summerjunk929 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched many many videos since I've never owned a wood burner before. Easily the best video with really good advice. Ditched the newspaper and bought natural firelighters to go with kindling jenga! thanks!

@tarakilleen Жыл бұрын

Great video! Just moved into our cottage in Ireland and we were looking for an easy tutorial video like this! Thank you! 🎉

@thomas5311 2 жыл бұрын

Had an Esse One installed yesterday and this has really explained how to reliably start a fire, thank you.

@deebee311 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful, especially about retaining the ash base, thank you. We've recently had a Charnwood woodburner installed which has transformed our house heating.

@EcofiresStoves Жыл бұрын

You have a great stove All Charnwood stoves a super

@dansan8600 2 жыл бұрын

This video has been super helpful. I’ve just had a burner installed and have no idea how to operate it. I’m ready for winter thanks to this video. Cheers.

@prepperredemption7281 Жыл бұрын

Hi bud how you doing, does the burner help you feel warm through the cold? Yea deffs for winter with these crazy bills. I was thinking about having one installed but the air ventilation pipe fitted into the wall, to let some air in and heat to go out

@bnymboida3562 Жыл бұрын

I just recently moved to a place with a wood fire stove. Never had one before. Ive been struggling with it all week but your advice changed everything!!!! THANKS

@obi-wan-cod-obi6692 Жыл бұрын

Are you still using this method to light it? Just had one installed and I'm trying different methods

@danbradshaw9802 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Installing a stove in garage. You made a few key points. Quality stove you pointed out a few times. Definitely going that direction. Thank you!

@shandorunia 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful well explained guide, about to get my first house and it has a wood burner . I feel a bit more informed on how to use now . Thank you .

@angelanicholson951 4 жыл бұрын

Love the dog in the background enjoying the fire there.

@notamused3715 7 жыл бұрын

Clear,concise instructions and it was even better to be able to watch it being done as it was explained so thank you! Hopefully I'll be able to get mine gong now!

@beckripley 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video. Thank you for your clear, useful, friendly delivery.

@stevepennington752 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, extremely helpful and explained fully, many thanks Pete

@leanekelly4479 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your KZfaq clip it has helped so so much. I’ve had great success due to your instructions cheers 😀😀😀

@Drewster10 5 жыл бұрын

Finally after months an helpful clear video. No info at all from stove world after purchasing. Installer said nothing other than" look on KZfaq"

@frederikdortmund 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was very instructional

@paulrowbotham4124 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pete. Great advice and very professional

@friendlier 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pete. Perfect instructions and now I'm sitting before my fire.

@TheSandespi 6 жыл бұрын

You helped to make my evening very comfortable. Legend.

@neilrichards1347 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, an excellent and informative video, which works exactly as you suggest.

@MikefromManchester Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Getting a perfect fire everytime now.

@James-ec7qx 5 жыл бұрын

Best explanation on this topic I've found, thanks!

@gymnsoccermum 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Not so scared to try for the first time now! Thanks a log😉

@violet9486 Жыл бұрын

Amazing information thanks so much. I’ve got a roaring fire because of you. I filled the house with smoke last week trying to light it with newspaper .

@80andybrown80 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative, many thanks. I have a normal fire at the moment so no stranger to lighting fires :) Getting a stove fitted next month and really looking forward to it. Your tips where very miuch appreciated.

@saffyak6561 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for a clearly explained video. The best video I've seen so far

@WashbourneWed 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete , good video, very useful , simply and clearly explained.

@THE-TEDDY-BEAR-PODCAST Жыл бұрын

I recently had a log burner fitted and struggled for a while getting the fire going properly..it started great but then quickly failed..the penny dropped when you said the embers are the engine for the fire..as I write this I’m 6 hours into a burn and it’s been a breeze…thanks for your help mate just in time for the weather to turn cold..👍👍👍

@mikeus69 2 жыл бұрын

This vid yes. So much better than the rest that I’ve seen today Thank you

@gilessteve 6 ай бұрын

Good video. I was hoping to learn about how and when to use the exhaust valve on the flue. There was no mention of it though.

@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK 2 жыл бұрын

from Hackney london Uk. Thank you so much for this. its a lot of information. so going to get a notebook. i am in deep suffolk, i need to watch this again.

@damianfuller74 4 жыл бұрын

Really good explanation there. Thanks!

@NorthamptonEcoFarm 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really great vid, thank you!

@petr7856 10 күн бұрын

Great material. Thanking you!

@rdo1231 6 жыл бұрын

awesome stuff - thanks for sharing!

@zakiry8634 5 жыл бұрын

When my grandad was still alive we would cut down trees, make logs, break it half, then break a couple logs in too tiny pieces, he built a massive thing on the side of the house just to dry out wood, it took a while till he trusted me to actually cut down a tree but it was really fun

@DeltaRana4 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.

@YouTubeIsAssHo Жыл бұрын

I SO want one of those! Beautiful.

@lilsadboy69 5 жыл бұрын

For I minute I thought it was rick from pawn stars

@mgeraldosalvo 3 жыл бұрын

Think it's him, he just remove his ear ring

@ldg2655 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@maxmott7489 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t it’s not butter

@bodon2306 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Learnt loads. Thank you

@godisthepathsotakeit 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank you so much

@jasonmustanggts 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

@alankennedy86 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video.

@obadiahspong2300 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very concise and informative. What are the ideal temperatures on the stove body and on the flue if you have attached a magnetic thermometer?

@beverleyroberts1025 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this has been so helpful! 😊

@landyventukltd9295 7 жыл бұрын

The biggest problems are pretty much always down to the wood you use ! A wood burner is a very simple device, but the general public seem to complicate it ... good vid & advice ..

@beebob1279 5 жыл бұрын

My area people don't know how to light a fire place. Pathetic.

@saelee33 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful information. First time burning

@raphaelsantos7159 6 жыл бұрын

How long are you supposed to keep the stove burning continuously during the winter months?

@scottcunni 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend adding 4-5 logs of that size to keep,it burning all night when you retire for the night ? Or best way to keep it burning all night ?

@neilvee451 Жыл бұрын

This is the best advice I've seen 😁👍🏻🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@avatoke2 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks

@daviemcmurray1635 Жыл бұрын

Hi Pete i am new to this thanks for posting this very informative video i now feel confident to use my new stove once its installed

@velomitrovich313 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Pete, it was very good. You do have a very comfortable looking dog in the background.

@johnpollock4257 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@marktaylor7125 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this great vid, I’ve just moved into a house with log burners, very informative. One question though, as well as logs, I have access to pallets that haven’t been treated, the nails that might fall out, do I leave them in with the ash build up? I might be talking nonsense here but I’m new to this. Thanks again.

@deborah8887 7 ай бұрын

Great explanation!

@TomfromExeter 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice.

@divineLINEflash 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this informative video!

@Anna-jt3xu 9 ай бұрын

Hi Pete,now I know where I am going wrong not getting the fire hot enough in the initial burn thanks for your help

@MyJsm121063 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial absolutely excellent

@clairephillips2244 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very informative videoI am just in the process of choosing my wood burning stove. Your video was very clear and well done. Thanks

@michaelaffronti6289 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Any advice with a first burn / first few burns with all cast iron stove? Is it just kindling fires ? At what point do I start to add logs to the kindling?? Maybe after third burn?

@MrSlushy87 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Can modern stoves like the Charnwood Aire 5 for instance run continously through out the day or do they require resting times?

@mrcresto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beginners video

@tigertruckerman 4 жыл бұрын

Very good,nicely explained

@transcendcapitalism Жыл бұрын

thank you! this was very helpful

@hmmmmm64 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very helpful indeed.

@sonasona6 Жыл бұрын

Hi , Thanks this is a very useful video , how many logs do anyone add if i start the fire around 4 in the evening on very cold day ?

@asherl9 Жыл бұрын

So useful. Thank you! I never knew about leaving the ashes as a fire bed for the next day. Is it the same for an open fire?

@Motoko1134 4 жыл бұрын

Love the doggo in the back.

@zahidrehman528 Жыл бұрын

thank you, I was told I was supposed to remove the embers after each run..... when i did this the fire quickly died and now that i leave them in it last longer. quick question how often should you leave the embers or what volume is acceptable i,e can't go above 2cm?

@JoMomma 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the dampering tips.

@maggiepyrah6461 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thanks

@francobornmann1637 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative - thanks

@gardenbrewing4478 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻

@KevWhitehead Жыл бұрын

Great video! One question ... we've moved into a house that has a large (7.5kw?) Carron burner that has a top and bottom control. I don't know what the top one does! Do I just do the same with it as the bottom one?!

@jimbob1427 5 жыл бұрын

That's a nice looking stove.

@nickgreen105 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you 👍

@gdou95181 3 жыл бұрын

Prob a daft question but how many logs wud u say u use in a 4 hour time scale I have a log burner in my lounge just moved into just want to know weather the cost of running to the cost of heating

@mikemcgibney 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks!

@jonathansimpson1106 4 жыл бұрын

So can i sleep for 6 hours without losing heat? I've never used a wood stove before and i want to get a good idea of what to look forward to when using one after the fire is set or what to do if the room gets too hot?

@leemildon5163 Жыл бұрын

Hi There, Have you got any tips on how to light a small wood stove? I have a blist which can only fit one log kind of diagonally across the inside! I have tried the scandi approach which you use in another video, all i ever get doing that is a nice roaring blaze ontop of the log for a while.....and then once it dies down just have sightly charred top of log. I have built a stack of kindling and the log on top of that, and sometimes....that works and it will start burning, but half the time the kindling will burn through and just have blackened logs! I have moisture tester and all my logs are in the 8 to 11% moisture range. Any advice would be appreciated

@brethartman6592 Жыл бұрын

Super informative thank you

@Theoriginal1981 6 жыл бұрын

Well put together video, very informative. Thanks 😀

@marcMH 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question about the rope: there is a rope around the door : it get all the door around. Then there is a rope on the glass and I can see it does not do the all the way around. Why and how should I set it? Thank you! :)

@Y-J65 3 жыл бұрын

Do these log burners warm the entire room? I'm moving into a house that has a few of these.

@pixie706 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on a solid fuel stove particularly when it seems to draw the fumes back down into the house. The chimney is lined recently but the house is in a very exposed place