What is a Multi Burner Stove?
A multi-burner stove is designed to burn different fuel types. They provide a controlled atmosphere for different kinds of wood or smokeless fuels.
The stoves are equipped with an enclosed firebox where the fuel is placed and ignited. They also have a door that allows access, a window and air vents to regulate the air supply and the speed of the fire.
Adjustable Flame
A lot of multi fuel stoves come with an adjustable flame height control. This is great if you are heating and cooking with the same stove because it allows you to set the temperature of your fire to match your needs and cook/heat food more efficiently. The majority of multi-fuel stoves come with an air vent that is built into the back of the stove. This allows you to keep the fire going after you've finished cooking. It can also be used for expulsion of any noxious fumes.
Unlike Wood burning Stoves which are only compatible with logs, Multi Fuel Stoves allow you to use any combustible solid fuel like coal, peat etc in addition to well-seasoned wood logs. Coal is slowly being discarded because it is not suitable in smoke control areas, and can produce more toxic gasses than seasoned wood.
To ignite a fire on a multi fuel stove, simply open the door and place some paper or
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A good quality Multi fuel stove will come with a grate carrier frame and the ash pan, so you can get rid of the ash from your stove without opening the door. Certain newer stoves have a built in grate holder that allows more air to flow through the grate when the logs are burning.
If you are planning to go camping or backpacking using your multi-burner stove it's a good idea that you buy one with advanced pot support system, such as the MSR PocketRocket 2 or Jetboil MiniMo. They are better equipped to stand up to windy conditions. Canister stoves that are not integrated tend to leave more of the flame visible, however, the MSR PocketRocket and the newer MSR WindMaster feature a unique clamp-on pot support which hugs the sides of your stove, helping to improve performance in gusty conditions.
Adjustable Airflow
Multi fuel stoves are able to regulate the airflow to ensure that the fire burns at a high rate. This enables the stove to generate heat at an efficient rate that avoids waste gases and smoke from entering the room. The stove can also be used with other fuels, like coal. This is crucial because certain solid fuels cannot be used in smoke control areas, and other types of fuel are more dirty or expensive than wood.
Unlike wood burning stoves, that are typically constructed with a static grate or a riddling grate, multi fuel stoves come with an integrated raised riddling grate that allows combustion air to flow under the fuel, making it easy to remove the ash from the ash pan. Multi fuel stoves come with a variety of innovative technologies, such as Cleanburn and Airwash. These technologies help ensure that the stove burns at a high level for the fuel type it is.
Modern multi fuel stoves can be adjusted using the secondary and primary air controls. They can be operated by hand or automatically, based on your preference. The adjustable airflow feature allows you to control how much secondary and first air is delivered to your stove. This will ensure that the stove is burning at the highest efficiency for the type of fuel you use.
It is best to use logs that have been dried and kiln-fired, and have a low amount of moisture. Keep the stove in good condition and add small quantities of fuel to the fire regularly. Don't shut off the air supply completely, however, as this can cause a vortex that sucks volatile compounds that are not burned back into the fire. Instead, you should leave the door of the stove open to a point that's comfortable for you and only add wood only when it's visible through the glass pane. Place the log horizontally on the top of the glowing embers, so that it does not touch the stove's side or the bottom of the grates.
Adjustable Temperature
If you want to have the option of burning a variety of fuels, then a multi-burner stove could be the best option for you. In addition to wood, multifuel stoves can also burn turf briquettes or peat anthracite coal as well as a number of different types of smokeless fuels. You can now choose from a wide range of heating sources, and save time and money by not having to buy and transport different types of fuel.
A lot of wood-burning stoves come with primary secondary, tertiary and even primary vents that help to regulate the flame's pattern. This increases efficiency. The utilization of these air vents means that you can alter the stove to specific types of fuel and have a fire that is optimal with high heat output. This is particularly useful because the cost of different fuels can differ greatly.
A multifuel stove can be used to warm the domestic hot water system, so you can supply your home with hot water. Some models can even be used as boilers to heat the hot water tank for household use. You can warm up your home without having to turn on the central heating system.
One of the main differences between a multi fuel stove and the traditional log burner is that the latter is only able to burn wood logs. If you plan to use a wood stove for other solid fuels, it is likely that you'll require a grate that is specially designed for them as they aren't burning like logs.
Multifuel stoves come with grates of metal at the bottom of the fire chamber. This allows air to flow from below and keep the flame burning. This is necessary because coal, for instance requires lots of combustion air to remain lit. As a result, multifuel stoves tend to be fitted with a riddler which can be removed and emptied while the fire is burning to avoid the build-up of ash that would block the air flow.
Cleanburn
The multi fuel stove is fantastic because it can use smokeless coal, wood and even some mineral fuels. But, it is essential to use a high quality wood or wood pellet that has been properly seasoned and kiln dried to a lower moisture content.
When wood is heated, particles and gases that have accumulated in the wood throughout its life are released. Older fireplaces or wood stoves release many of these gases and particles directly up the chimney with the heat. This causes poor indoor air quality and lower efficiency. New stoves equipped with Cleanburn technology however, effectively burn these gases and
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At Jotul we have high climate ambitions that is why all of our wood burning stoves are constructed with cleanburn technology. We have created our own Cleanburn add-on that helps your stove burn cleaner and reduces soot buildup on your stove glass and firebox walls, especially when using fuels with a high moisture content.
A wood stove with cleanburn technology is essential for anyone who relies on wood as their primary source for heating. It can be an excellent way to improve the air quality in your home. If you live in an area that is designated as a smoke free zone, switching to a stove that is cleaner burning will allow you to adhere to the strict regulations of this rule and make a big difference for those suffering from asthma or other respiratory issues.