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. The answer is no. But here comes the caveat. Installing a log burner will be more complex without a chimney. This is because you might need to install a twin wall flue system via the roof or wall. This isn’t a deco question. Although we’re sure your home looks fab! We’re talking about airflow here peeps. Basically stoves require a lot of air for efficient combustion. This also means the air in the room must flow and be replaced regularly. If not, you’ll soon be living life in an oxygen starved vacuum. News flash; this isn’t much life at all. In older homes with larger rooms, you’ll usually always have a draught and good airflow. But in various new build, contemporary homes (with strong insulation) you could have a much more limited airflow. If this is the case you’ll probably to install a mechanical ventilation system. And if you have a room-sealed stove, you will need a direct air supply from the exterior of the house. In summation, if your domicile is pretty much airtight, you need a log burner that extracts air from outside ,rather than inside, the room.

Ok baby steps to begin with guys and gals. Log burners (AKA wood burners) are super nifty heating and cooking appliances. They burn wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel. Once we ignite the fuel in the log burner, heat is released and used for different reasons. If sitting next to a log fire ignites the inner caveman in you, it will delight you to know that making a fire these days is a breeze. If you haven’t used a fire log before, you’re in for a treat. So the next time you are pondering on how to light a fireplace – you have something more than regular wood as an option. Fire logs burn longer and hotter, emitting up to 80% less smoke than ordinary wood. As dedicated pyro experts, we think it’s time we fired up the flaming torch of discovery to take you on a walk through the world of fire logs as we brace ourselves for the impending seasonal shivers. The mould acts like an enforcer of consistency, in the sense that it gives each log the same uniform shape and density. Think replicated consistency and quality here people. All these elements come together to give you more control of your burn, as the burn beviour of each log is similar and predictable. Heat logs are definitely for the control freaks!

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. Since our ancestors learned how to make and preserve fire many millennia ago, we’ve used flame for food, light, fuel, heat, as well as more nefarious uses – flaming arrows anyone? Fast forward to the present day, not many people would know how to kindle a flame without a fire-spitting gizmo, but there’s seldom a human who would pass up the opportunity to enjoy the warmth of a log burning fire. However evolved we may be, there will always be a primal resonance with dancing flames. It’s this instinctive inclination that still makes us enjoy gathering around a log fire to this very day.

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! Ensure that all air vents (if you have them) in the fireplace are open. If you have an open fireplace then you are good to go obvs! Build a small tipi fire on top of the log and light it up. Continue to feed the fire with dried twigs or small pieces of kindling until the kindling inside the log catches fire. As the fire burns downward it will get bigger and the inside of the wood log will also provide the fuel for this fire. Smokeless fuels are usually solid fossil fuels such as anthracite, coke, and charcoal. Unlike bituminous coals, they contain minimal impurities, therefore producing little to almost no smoke when burned. The high carbon content in smokeless fuels makes it burn cleaner than conventional fuel sources making it ideal to use even in smoke control areas. 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.If you have a cast-iron pot or pan that has not gotten enough attention from you over the years, a fire pit BBQ grill will surely give it purpose. Use your iron pot to cook up stews, curries or even a one-pot pasta dish of your liking. This will be similar to cooking on your gas stove with the unmistakable charm of cooking outdoors on an open fire. Make sure you find a suitable place for your pot to rest over the fire to avoid spillovers. One of the major benefits of instant light fire logs is their long burning time. With each log giving you roughly 2 hours of burn time, they’re an efficient way to keep your fire going. Plus, they’re suitable for wood burning and multi-fuel stoves, as well as fireplaces, chimineas and fire pits, so they can be used almost anywhere. Add a layer of small logs of about 4 cm, and then one or two layers of kindling. Remember that air is important – approx. 1 cm between the pieces of wood is the perfect spacing. 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.