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What not to burn in your fire
SAFETY TIP
Always wear heatproof gloves when loading wood to your fire, every time!
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The fireplace is admired by some not only for its comfort-factor, but also its potential capacity for waste disposal. Consider this list of items to never burn in your fireplace.
1) Magazines. Whilst that old stack of glossy magazines may seem innocent enough, the inks and coatings release toxic chemicals with burning.
2) Wet firewood. In addition to making lighting tougher, wet or damp firewood as fuel often results in a smokier burn and a greater build-up of creosote in your chimney.
3) Painted or treated timber. The chemicals contained change in nature and release nasty compounds with heat, which can harm your health and wood heater.
4) Plastics, foam and other household rubbish.
Though it may seem an enticing way to quickly get rid of that empty bottle or that item that just won’t fit in your rubbish bin, household rubbish can very quickly become a hazard once placed in your fire, releasing highly toxic chemicals in fumes, including dangerous dioxins. 5) Evergreen Wood. The last thing you’d expect to read on this list is wood, however evergreen trees, such as flowering gum release resin with burning that can result in a greater build-up of creosote.
Softwoods give a fast burn, however don’t provide long lasting coals.
6) Driftwood. Covered in salt burning driftwood releases sodium and chlorine ions. The chlorine ions can lead to formation of toxic compounds such as dioxins and furans. Salty driftwood will cause corrosion within your firebox and flue system.
7) Accelerants. Lighter fluid, kerosene, and petrol are all designed for very specific uses and should never be used to fuel an indoor fire. These accelerants often contain methanol and petroleum-based chemicals that produce toxic fumes. They are highly flammable and can produce large, unexpected flare-ups that spread the fire into your home and potentially on you.
Why is SmartBurn the Ultimate chimney cleaning system?
BEFORE AFTER
Wood heater owners – don’t light your fire without the amazing SmartBurn
The SmartBurn combustion enhancing device removes existing creosote and prevents further build-ups in your flue. Also enjoy up to a 17% longer overnight burn, up to 54% less smoke emissions, and a cleaner glass door on your wood heater.
Simply place the SmartBurn tube level in your wood fire, which when heated releases natural, non-toxic and noncorrosive ingredients, to optimize the performance of your fire, and value from your wood. One SmartBurn tube will last for approximately three months if burning each night.
SmartBurn has been scientifically tested for efficiency and safety, received 72 Awards for Environmental Sustainability and Innovation and sold over half a million units since 2005.
As featured on multiple TV shows, see our customer reviews and testimonials. Maintain your flue simply, with Australia’s proven chimney cleaner whilst getting More Heat & Less Smoke from your wood fire today…. with SmartBurn!
AHHA Laboratory Emission Results
Without SmartBurn With SmartBurn
OMNI-Test Laboratory Emission Results
Without SmartBurn With SmartBurn
Note: how the SmartBurn makes the biggest difference when the fire is first lit and there is the potential for the most smoke to be made and released.
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Why use SmartBurn?
17% more heat
54% less smoke
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Scientifically tested
Lasts 3 months
Natural ingredients
Non- corrosive Chimney cleaner Less ash
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