02-02-2010, 07:40 PM
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Leylandii for burning?
"Chris Hogg" wrote in message
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On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:41:36 +0100, Martin wrote:
On Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:39:43 +0000 (GMT), wrote:
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John L wrote:
A bit late to ask because I've just finished sawing up about half a ton!
However there is another ton to come.
What's leylandii like as a fuel (open fire, and/or wood burner)?
Open fire - awful - it spits, like most conifers.
Wood burner - no problem.
In the film Ripley's Game there is a demo of how well they burn in situ.
We burn Leylandii logs regularly on an open fire. Doesn't burn as well
as hardwood, but it does burn. Never had a problem with spitting, in
fact I would say it doesn't spit and I'm surprised to hear others say
it does, but ours is well dried under cover, like at least 6 months.
Can we use walnut on a fire indoors?
SWMBO seems to think it is ot a good idea.
Alan
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Chris
Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea.
Mild, but very exposed to salt gales
E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net
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