Smoke
is essentially small particles of fuel that have not burnt completely.
Your wood heater should only produce smoke for a short time when
you first light it and when you add extra fuel.
If your wood heater is still smoking 20 minutes after it has
been lit, there is a good chance that it’s not being operated
correctly or doesn’t comply with Australian Standards. You
could be creating a wood smoke problem for your neighbourhood
and be wasting your money on running costs.
Excess smoke is caused by:
-
burning wet or unseasoned wood (freshly cut wood)
-
a build-up of creosote in your flue, which can occur if the
woodheater is not kept burning brightly and not cleaned annually
-
a smouldering fire—due to a lack of air
-
an inefficient heater that doesn’t comply with Australian
Standards
-
burning rubbish or treated wood
-
packing the firebox too tightly or using just one or more
large logs.
If your wood heater produces excess smoke, you should change
the way you use and maintain it.
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