Whatever your Yuletide plans, a roaring fire in the hearth is sure to add to the ambience. Whether you’re hosting a big party or just snuggling up with the family, a real wood fire is a perfect way to warm your home and create a gorgeously cosy atmosphere. At Big K, we’re all about helping you to make the perfect fire in your home. However you use winter fuel; in your wood burning stove or fireplace, or if you’re burning in a garden chiminea or fire pit, we’re here to guide you so you can make an informed decision on the best kind of wood to use in your home.

Let’s spare ourselves the smoke and mirrors of elaborate technical details and get straight into the gist of smokeless fuels. Here’s what you need to know about smokeless fuels in a nutshell. We’re sure you’ve seen all kinds of heat log brands on your daily travels. There’s heat logs from Lidl, heat logs from Tesco, Fuel Express have their own heat logs, Zip are at it, Homefire is big in the heat log game and let’s not forget Hotties heat logs and Lekto’s hardwood heat logs. Phew that was exhausting. The rhetorical point we are making here is that, with so much choice out there, it can be hard to find the right heat log for you. We’re not here to tell you about other brands: you can do the research yourself. We’re here to tell you about Big K Heat Logs and exactly why they are little logs of loveliness. Before we get into the breakdown, let’s refresh our minds on all things heat logs. Whether you are using fire logs, fire pit wood logs or regular logs – the principles of fire lighting remain they same. These are fundamentals hat have stood the test of trend and time: basic pillars of process that bring guaranteed incendiary success. Our Heat Logs are ideal for use in fireplaces, stoves and log burners, as they deliver a whoppingly high heat output with minimal smoke and ash – keeping all your kit nice and clean. Are you ready for the best part? Every log has an internal moisture of only 8% meaning super soaring temperatures. Plus there’s no sparking or spitting, making them a perfect match for home heating. Each uniform fire log consistently gives around 2 hours of burn time, so you can decide how many logs to use based on how much time you want to keep your fire roaring. No more worrying about whether the wood you’re using is similar to your last batch, or trying to compare the sizes of logs to choose the precise one for your needs. It’s easy to predict and plan your fire with instant light logs. This means you’ll end up wasting less wood, too, so it’s better for the environment and your wallet.

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You now have a portable fire you could carry around or stand in one place and put a saucepan or small grill grate on top and cook some food! Please note that we cannot give you a time to expect your delivery. If you call us on the morning of your delivery, we can give you an estimated time frame. The last step is easy: after ignition, simply close the door if you have one. Always remember the fire should burn at full force at the start. If the air vents are not providing enough oxygen, be mindful to open the door to let more air in at the start. Once the fire gets going you can close the door and adjust from the vents to your desired output. If you compress sawdust at extremely high pressures you obtain our Big K compressed Heat Logs The compression process removes a gargantuan amount of internal moisture, leading to internal levels of under 8%. This equals a 100% natural and totally heat-erific blazefest.

Our individually wrapped instant light fire logs will make sitting around the fire a cosy and clean affair. Each log is made from recycled wax and sawdust with a super low internal moisture level. What’s more you don’t need any firelighters or kindling to get these bad boys blazing. Simply light the wrapper and enjoy a 2-hour long burn time. These fire logs can be used in your stove, open fire, fire pit or bonfire. They are completely safe to light, especially because they don’t give out sparks or embers when being fired up. Add a few more pieces of firewood on top of the other logs, ensuring that you leave enough room for air to circulate around the logs. Plus, if you’re using instant light fire logs alongside other fuel for your fire, you can simply place the fire log on the fire and use it to help getting your other fuels started too. 2. Less mess, cleaner to handleWe already touched on this in the above para. Basically you take your wood pop it into your log burner’s firebox and light your wood. Job done. Taking a closer look at your firebox, this ingenious chamber is surrounded by fireproof walls. What do these do? Well, the walls enclose the wood and the fire in one defined space – maximising efficiency. There are air vents too. These can be open or closed to control the airflow into the firebox. Once we control the air, we can control the oxygen level – meaning we can control the burn. Essentially we can choose between fast and hot or slow and steady. Our Instant Light Firelogs are produced from recycled sawdust and wax, meaning they're environmentally friendly and suitable for use in smoke control areas. Big K is committed to producing sustainable products. Find our full policy here. Related products