1. a slow combustion heater or stove is NOT an open fire
2. a correctly burning SC fire does not create smoke and in any case the
flue is required by most laws to be clear of buildings to allow the wind to
clear any smoke.
3. As for asthma, it appears to be the product of a weaker generation,
possibly linked to poor diet (too many additives) on their parents part and
should not be part of any sensible discussion by normal healthy persons.
4. The human race evolved out of a burning environment and seems to have
survived quite well.
5. Acrid or distasteful smoke is from burning other than wood products like
plastics and treated timber, and this could be remedied on a local level
with education, by-laws, and perhaps a "dob-in-a-stinker" campaign where
offenders are identified and the contents of the fire analysed and the home
owner fined.


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Robert B* II
"rob" wrote in message
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| Some in this thread are discussing open vs slow combustion and others wood
| vs some other non renewable energy.
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| firstly, slow combustion is by far the better system and
| secondly, it's far better to burn wood that can regrow than oil, gas, or
| electricity produced from same.
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