2010-07-30T10:47:45Z Ash and Embers Limited Copyright 2010, Ash and Embers Limited SPHPBLOG
Just ten minutes up the road, Abridge offers a completely different fireplace, stove and fire experience. We probably have the largest number of live fires that can be found anywhere.

Everything from live wood burning stoves, live contempory and traditional gas fires, electric fires, fireplaces from natural marble, stone, timber and cast iron, accessories and just about anything to do with fires.

Come and see us very soon.]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100721-083124 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z
Fuel is burnt so economically and completely that in tests the ash produced from burning a 100Kg stack of logs can fit into a pint glass.

The stove is available in three sizes and outputs: 5Kw Holywell, 8Kw Brampton and the 12Kw Wakerley. The Brampton is now on live display at our Abridge showrooms.]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100609-144914 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z
Combining style with innovation, the Celsi range of electric fires is the ultimate in high technology, and gives the most convincing real fire effect available today.

Celsi is the only electric fire to give you the astonishing look and sound of a real fire, combined with exceptional functionality. At the touch of a button you can control your room temperature, flame picture, flame speed, volume and brightness.

Celsi is available as a hang on the wall fire with adjustable mood lighting, and also as a standard hearth mounted fire to fit in most fire surrounds. There is nothing else like it.

Celsi is not just a fireplace, its an experience.]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100330-173145 2010-03-30T00:00:00Z 2010-03-30T00:00:00Z
Global 90 CF is a 90 cms wide conventional flue fire that can be inserted directly into a standard chimney opening without the need for flue pipes or liners. This substantially reduces the cost of installation. Global 90 is also a frameless fire, with two optional frames called Alpha and Beta.

Global 90 has a heat output of 4.3 kW, sufficient for an average to large living room. You can have fire beds in twigs or pebbles and there is an electronic remote control with thermostat and timer. The fire will also run on both natural gas and LPG.

And with its good looks, stunning flame picture and selection of design options, Global 90 is the gas fire of choice for all discerning buyers. ]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100221-142729 2010-02-21T00:00:00Z 2010-02-21T00:00:00Z
Maybe now is the time to consider a wood burning stove. A stove is not dependent upon gas or electricity, both needed if you have a gas central heating system. Not only that burning wood is considered to be Carbon Neutral, so you are doing your bit for the environment.

Today's stoves are both attractive and highly efficient, with most giving efficiencies of over 75%. For any advice on stoves please call us on 01992 815972.]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100203-132246 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z ]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100128-113114 2010-01-28T00:00:00Z 2010-01-28T00:00:00Z
The new designs will shortly feature on the Ash & Embers web site, and a selection will be on display in the showroom.]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry100128-111541 2010-01-28T00:00:00Z 2010-01-28T00:00:00Z
How to light your stove

People may think that lighting your stove is easy and when you know how to it is. Using the right kindling and using the right seasoned wood can also help light your stove and keep it burning for longer.

Before we get down to lighting the fire, it is helpful to understand some differences between ordinary fires and wood burning stoves:
1. The wood burning stove is in an enclosed metal box. It therefore takes a lot of heat energy to get it hot (particularly if it is made of cast iron )
2. Air intake is controlled by one or more valves
3. The design means you can preheat the air so the stove burns much hotter than a conventional wood fire
4. The wood stove is therefore much more efficient in terms of converting fuel to heat energy than an ordinary fire

Preparing your fire
With most fires you are able to light it with newspaper or you can use firelighters depending on what you wish to use

With a wood stove it is good to light the new fire on a bed of ash so don't remove all the old ash when preparing the fire. Open the stove door and add several sheets of scrunched up paper to the top of the ash. Some people prefer to roll the paper into a cylinder then twist the ends together.
Next add small bits of Kindling, on top of your paper or firelighter, Kindling is any easy burning material but typically a soft wood like pine chopped into small pieces with a hand axe. Firelighters are typically made of paraffin wax. Some manufacturers add small amounts of kerosene or other light fuel to the wax in order to make them burn better.

Have larger pieces of dry, seasoned wood ready to add as the fire catches hold.

Your wood burning stove may typically have both a primary and secondary air input controls or valves When lighting the stove these should both be open in order to get as much oxygen to the fire as possible.

The Primary Air Input Valve, brings cold air from the room under the burning wood. The Secondary Air Input Valve takes air which has circulated around the stove and over the front viewing glass (helping to remove soot and keep it clear).
This means the secondary air is already very hot when it meets with the hot gases from the burning wood. The gases therefore ignite in the upper part of the stove making the stove much hotter and releasing more heat energy from the wood than with a conventional, open fire.

Making sure your wood is seasoned
Having seasoned wood helps to keep your fire in better condition if its too wet the stove will not burn as well and it may also cause problems with the chimney causing it to clog up with tar. Seasoning typically takes about a year for newly felled wood.
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The Harmony and Stanford wood and multifuel stove range is manufactured by Nestor Martin producer of Efel are made from cast iron for a more traditional style and appearance.

A beautifully engineered cast iron wood burning stove.
With clean glass operation, overnight burning and remote control options, the Harmony wood burning and multi fuel stove has the pedigree of a fine choice for any home.

Approved by defra for use in smoke control areas. ]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry091125-080109 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z
The COVE stove is the new contemporary wood burning stove from Charnwood. One single, curved door offers a complete view of the fire whilst its highly advanced combustion system ensures optimum efficiency and an exceptionally clean burn.

The Cove II has an 8Kw output, and is available is several base options and colours. ]]> http://www.ashandembers.com/new/blog/index.php?entry=entry091125-075526 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z