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I would have thought that logs would take up a lot more room than coal, you'd have to have a pretty big bunker to keep sufficient wood to last you for a few weeks. Perhaps just a tarpaulin over the wood would be better? I'm limited in the room I have to store logs, I'm only in an end-terrace here in Bury, Lancs. Most of my back garden is taken up with plants and furniture. I just had a spare space under my window, so I've filled it with a 4'x3'x2' bunker. The wood I cut yesterday (aching all over now! Chainsaw very good though) has just filled it nicely to the brim. I will have to see how long it lasts me, it may be that I can make it last a while heating my modest 2-up 2-down. It's the first time I've tried this, so this winter will be a learning curve! Next year I'm hoping to stock up the bunker during the summer, and season some logs from the council wood tip if I can. I know that coal is much more energy dense, but I'm trying to be 'green' and 'carbon neutral' to see how the practicalities turn out . . . besides, I think it's going to be fun scavenging for wood - it would be good to see if I can get free fuel to last me the winter. I've already been promised the spare wood from a second big building job in a few weeks. I'm going to have the stove running my radiators and hot water cylinder, That does take a lot of the heat away from the radiated amount into the room. With the size of the stove I've bought, I think that might be a good thing! I'm after a room heater, not a sauna! I will let you know how it turns out - having it installed next weekend. Could be an interesting experience! Andy |
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