There’s little doubt that technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our daily lives. Even the traditional and primitive world of wood-burning now comes with a few handy gadgets to help you along the way.
In this blog post we will examine some of those gadgets and explain how they can benefit you as a wood-burning stove owner.
Stove pipe thermometer
A stove pipe thermometer is a useful gadget to have for a couple of money-saving reasons. Firstly, it tells you whether your woodburner is operating at optimum temperature so that you can avoid burning too much fuel and overspending on logs or coal. Secondly, by ensuring that your stove is burning at an appropriate temperature, a stove pipe thermometer also helps to ensure that your appliance is not overfiring and causing unnecessary damage to its internal components.
Have a closer look at the stove pipe thermometer.
Moisture meter
A moisture meter is a digital gadget that measures the moisture content of a piece of wood. The benefit of this is that it allows you to determine whether any piece of wood you are about to burn is sufficiently seasoned. Ideally, a log would have a moisture content of no more than 25% when you put it on your stove. Ensuring you only burn seasoned wood means that your logs last longer and heat your home more efficiently (because energy is not being wasted on evaporation). It also minimises the risk of creosote build-up in your chimney, which reduces efficiency and also increases the risk of chimney fires.
Have a closer look at the moisture meter.
Carbon monoxide alarm
All the gadgets featured here are really useful, but this is the only one that directly saves live. A carbon monoxide alarm is a legal requirement for all new wood-burning stove installations and strongly recommended for existing installations, too. The alarm sounds if the deadly, odourless gas is leaking from your woodburner, so that you can take action before any tragic consequences have been allowed to unfold.
