In the 21st Century, protecting the environment has become a major issue which has become increasingly hard to ignore. The need to find renewable energy sources and sustainable ways of living have never been more important to the everyday individual and, when it comes to heating, this concern is no different. There are currently over […]
Andrew Shuttleworth
How to use a Chiminea
Chimineas, or ‘Chimeneas’, are a front-loading form of metal stove which originated in Spain. Characterised by their bulbous, often cast-iron body and vertical chimney, chimineas have become increasingly popular sources of heat for outdoor events and spaces over the past few years. Chimineas are incredibly good outdoor heaters and project their heat across quite a […]
Why Doesn’t My Stove Work? – Spring & Autumn Syndrome
There are a multitude of common misconceptions surrounding how a stove operates and in this series of Why Doesn’t My Stove Work? articles, we hope to dispel the myths and clearly underline the actual causes and simple solutions. First and foremost, it is essential to recognise that the flue (chimney) is the engine that powers […]
Do I Need to Insulate My Flexible Flue Liner?
What is flexible flue liner? Richard takes you through what flexible flue liner is and whether you need it. There is NO Building Regulation that says you must insulate around a flexible flue liner, within a chimney stack. However building regulations do state that gases must be safely taken away from the building and by […]
The Purpose of a Roof Flashing
When a flue system passes through the roof of a property, the hole that must be cut in the surface will always be larger than the overall diameter of the flue pipe due to safe clearances to combustible materials. For example, a twin wall pipe with an overall diameter of 200mm will typically require a […]
Chimneys in Thatched Properties
The installation of a log burner and flue system into a property with a thatched roof can be a cause for concern for many consumers due to the highly combustible nature of the thatch and sadly, in recent years, the number of chimney related, thatched roof fires have slowly but steadily increased. The two leading […]
Replacing a Rope Seal on your Stove Door and Glass
Why Does my Stove Have a Rope Seal? It is a common misconception that a newly installed stove should be 100% airtight and although this is a near impossibility due to the nature of cast iron and steel, securing a rope seal along the interior edge of the stove door and glass will get you […]
25 Year Shieldmaster Manufacturer’s Warranty
25 Year Shieldmaster Manufacturer’s Warranty Terms Shieldmaster insulated twin wall is precision engineered to be free from defects in both construction and material and is covered for a period of twelve years from date of purchase by the manufacturer’s warranty, upon completion of a Shieldmaster Warranty Form only. Glowing Embers will provide like for like […]
Why Do I Need a Stove Thermometer?
Unlike many forms of heating, a wood burning or multi fuel stove has no readout informing you what temperature your appliance is actually operating at. Although this may not seem like an issue at first, having no way to determine how hot your stove is running will lead to either over- or under- fuelling. Over […]
Stove Fans
You’ve installed your beautiful new stove and its roaring away but do you suspect you may not be basking in the direct heat you had hoped for? This can be a side effect of radiant stoves due to the natural cycle of hot air rising off the stove only to be replaced by cooler air […]
What Size Wood Burning Stove Do I Need?
Using our stove size calculator is the simplest way to calculate the wood burner size you need, plus you can take into account how well insulated your house is. You can also find out the appropriate wood burner size in kilowatts by: When choosing a wood burning stove it is difficult to know what size/KW […]
Scorchio! Research shows that Friday 15 July is set to be the hottest day of the year, so get planning that BBQ party now!
The weathermen have spoken: this summer is set to be our hottest for a hundred years. And yes, we know they sometimes get it wrong, but this time it might just be true… apparently a blistering ‘heat surge’ will be winging its way over from the continent to bring us heatwaves and scorching sunshine.. With […]
How to Keep Your Wood Burning Stove Running
You should not have too many difficulties in making a fire in a wood burning stove and keeping it burning. There is no standard ignition procedure because it all depends on the stove and its user. However, the first step usually consists in opening the air vent found at the bottom of the stove and […]
New Government Funding Announced To Help People Change From Oil Or Bottled Gas To Wood Pellet Heating
If you heat your home with oil or bottled LPG gas then this scheme could save you a lot of money from your heating bill. At Glowing Embers we have had a sneak preview of the funding, dubbed the Renewable Heat Initiative or RHI for short and we feel sure that now is a great […]
Warranty Terms – General Information
The manufacturer’s warranties that govern exactly which components (if any) are covered varies from brand to brand. Although the industry standard may be a one or two year guarantee, a growing number of manufacturers are covering their products with five, seven and even lifetime warranties. It is worth noting prior to purchasing a new stove […]
Bronpi Calefaccion S.L. Stoves warranty terms
Bronpi Calefaccion S.L. stoves have a seven year manufacturer’s warranty against damage to the sheet metal structure and a five year manufacturer’s warranty against the cast iron body of the stove only. The warranty is only valid if the warranty certificate has been completed and signed. The following moveable components are covered by a reduced […]
Henley Stoves warranty terms
Henley stoves have a five year manufacturer’s warranty which must be registered online at www.henleystoves.com upon receipt of the stove. The manufacturer’s warranty covers the body of the stove for five calendar years and the riddle grate for one calendar year. Components that are subject to wear and tear (also referred to as perishable or […]
Westfire Stoves warranty terms
Westfire stoves have a five year manufacturer’s warranty against material faults and other manufacturing defects. Your receipt document is the date of purchase. The warranty will only apply if they receive the duly completed registration card within two weeks of purchase. The manufacturer’s warranty covers the body of the stove only for five calendar years. […]
Alpine Stoves warranty terms
The Alpine collection of multi-fuel stoves have a one year manufacturer’s warranty which automatically commences on the date of purchase. This manufacturer’s warranty covers the cast iron body of the stove only for one calendar year. Components that are subject to wear and tear (also referred to as perishable or moveable parts) through the standard […]
