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13. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How often should I have my chimney swept?
At least once a year. If you use your • re more than three times a week on
average, have your chimney swept more often. Have the chimney swept by a
recognised company. Your • re insurance policy may make this a condition and
ask for proof.
In terms of stoking up the fi re, what is the difference between a stone and
cast-iron lining?
Both linings serve to protect the wall of the stove against ! ames. The advantage
of a cast-iron lining is that it is much stronger than a stone lining. It will not break
after a few years; cast iron will not be damaged if you push in the wood into the
stove any harder than usual. Cast iron radiates more heat out to the room than
stone. This improves the output.
Does a fi tted fi re have better output than an open fi re?
Yes, a • tted • re has between 7 and 8 times the ef• ciency of an open • re. (See
also sections 7.2 and 7.3).
What is the difference between net capacity, gross capacity and effi ciency?
Net capacity represents the net amount of heat that the appliance generates.
The total heat content of the fuel is the so called gross capacity.
Ef• ciency is the percentage of fuel converted into useful heat. It is the ratio of
net capacity and gross capacity.
How can I keep the glass clean?
By making a point of using dry, clean wood in the stove. Wood that is too damp
immediately gives off lots of ash.
Make sure the seals are in good working order. Any air seeping out around the
glass part of the door will cool the air, resulting in the • re not burning cleanly.
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