Fire Thread! - Stoves, Wood, Axes, Chainsaws

when it gets cold here, before I light the fire I light a candle in the fireplace (probably work for a woodburner too) which pushes the cold air up the chimney, really helps when starting the fire.

I moved over to a small old fashioned oil lamp and often light it when I am not using the fire to stop the cold air coming down the chimney - doesnt take much heat to just keep out the cold sinking air..
 
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I’ve just noticed that the frame on the ancient Godin wood burner the previous owners left behind has warped to the point that the door doesn’t seal at the hinge end.

Which is just perfect as a couple of 5°C days are forecast for next week.
 
Okay, the frame is fine.

I’m an idiot for using the incorrect size of sealing rope around the door a couple of weeks ago.

New 12mm rope fitted and fire is burning cleanly.
 
Terminal_Boy said:
Okay, the frame is fine.

I’m an idiot for using the incorrect size of sealing rope around the door a couple of weeks ago.

New 12mm rope fitted and fire is burning cleanly.
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Still getting a sore throat and occasionally smelling a hint of smoke a few days later, so I got my very bright flashlight and had a look at the back of the stove only to immediately find it leaking from several points.

Looks like I’m shopping for a new wood burner tomorrow or Saturday.
 
Recycled the Xmas tree - trunk will be good for burning next season

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