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Can You Combine Firewood and Smokeless Coal?
Yes, you certainly can—and it’s an excellent way to make the most of your fire! However, choosing suitable firewood and smokeless coal types is critical to guarantee a safe, efficient, and enjoyable experience.
Why Combine Firewood and Smokeless Coal?
The blend of firewood and smokeless coal combines the aesthetic charm of a glowing flame with the practical benefits of long-lasting heat, offering an outstanding heating solution.
Here’s why this combination works so well:
- Higher Heat Output: Mixing dry wood with smokeless coal can produce an intense and steady heat that keeps your living space warm and cosy, even during the chilliest nights.
- Extended Burn Time: Smokeless coal is known for its longevity, ensuring a steady fire without constant tending.
- Better Appliance Performance: Smokeless coal’s high heat output helps dry any residual moisture in wood, reducing sticky tar deposits in your fireplace or chimney while improving overall efficiency.
- Convenience: Adding smokeless coal to a wood fire means fewer interruptions for refuelling, letting you relax and enjoy an uninterrupted evening.
Choosing the Right Fuels
For optimal results, always combine smokeless coal with well-seasoned or kiln-dried wood. Damp or green wood creates excessive smoke and burns inefficiently, which can cause unnecessary complications.
Recommended Fuels for the Perfect Burn
- Homefire Kiln-Dried Logs
These premium logs are low in moisture and burn at higher temperatures, producing gorgeous flames and a pleasant aroma that enhances the ambience.
- Homefire Ovals Smokeless Coal
This slow-burning fuel packs tightly on your grate and delivers consistent, high heat for up to nine hours. Perfect for long, cosy evenings.
- Homefire Ecoal50 Smokeless Coal
Made with up to 50% renewable materials, Ecoal50 is the environmentally friendly choice for those wanting to decrease their carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.
Tips for the Best Fire
Season Your Wood
If kiln-dried logs are unavailable, ensure your wood is thoroughly seasoned. Moisture content should be under 20%, as dry wood burns cleaner and hotter.
Follow Your Appliance’s Guidelines
Check your fireplace or stove manufacturer’s recommendations for combining fuels. This ensures both safety and optimal appliance performance.
Layer Your Fuels Correctly
Start your fire with kindling and seasoned wood, letting the flames take hold before adding smokeless coal. This layered approach encourages effective combustion and steady heat.
A Smarter Way to Enjoy Cleaner, Warmer Fires
Blending seasoned firewood with smokeless coal will boost your heating experience while making an eco-friendlier choice. Whether relaxing by the fire, hosting guests, or simply aiming for greater efficiency, this combination offers elegance and practicality.
Pro tip: Pair Homefire Kiln-Dried Logs with Ecoal50 Smokeless Coal to enjoy a clean-burning, eco-friendly fire that warms your home beautifully all night.
Discover our range of premium fuels and start building the perfect fire today at Homefire.
