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How to light a wood stove or fireplace using the upside down method
The following video demonstrates the upside down method for lighting a wood fire which is more convenient and more reliable too. This method can be used in any wood stove or fireplace as well as outdoor bonfires.
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How to light a wood stove or fireplace using the upside down method
The following video demonstrates the upside down method for lighting a wood fire which is more convenient and more reliable too. This method can be used in any wood stove or fireplace as well as outdoor bonfires.
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Heating Maltese Homes
Malta is known for its year-round sunshine and warm climate however both locals and foreigners often underestimate how chilly it can get indoors during winter. The reason? Traditional Maltese architecture prioritises keeping homes cool in the hot summer months so they…
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MCZ Maestro – upgrade App
Pellet stoves have come a long way from the physical control panel to the digital world. Today, you can connect to your pellet stove when you are out of the house using the mobile app. This has increased the convenience even more since it adds features such as…
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What are the chimney regulations in Malta?
Wood Burning Stoves And Fireplaces As at 2023, according to the Planning Authority’s DC15 guidelines, a chimney should be three metres higher than the nearest roof within a radius of 25m. There is also mention of the chimney not terminating within a certain distance…
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The importance of a professionally installed chimney flue
What is a chimney flue?A flue is the pipe or duct that draws up, or pulls, the hot exhaust gasses from a stove or fireplace. The flue acts as the engine for the fireplace as it creates air flow which is needed for combustion. The chimney is the outer part which is…
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How To Keep Your Stoves And Fireplaces In Good Shape ?
Wood Burning Stoves And Fireplaces Clean out the burning chamber well. Use a soft brush to clean the insulation panels and baffle plates so as not to damage them. Leave the air supply open when you are not using the stove so that air can circulate in the stove and…
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The importance of sweeping your Chimney
As well as sweeping your chimney regularly, there are a number of things that can be done to decrease your chances of a chimney fire: Do not starve your fire of oxygen. Chimney fires usually occur when a stove is wrongly and inefficiently run. Closing the air inlet…
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How to identify the best quality firewood and wood pellets
What is the difference between green, naturally seasoned and kiln-dried firewood? Wet firewood, also referred to as green wood, can have a moisture content of up to 200% of its own weight and it would take approximately 2 years to dry naturally in the right…
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