Woodmiser - would you use one of these???

[woodchip]

Someone I know has been pestered into buying what seems a bit of metal grill to put under the wood to increase the efficiency of the wood when it's burned.

Of course, I have told them the best way to increase efficiency is to burn dry wood, and to control the air correctly.......

I'd be interested in anyone's thoughts on this:

http://woodmiser.co.uk/directions.html

My thought is that they only last 500 hours, that's not long when burning 24/7........

Can something really improve efficiency 30%???????

Or is it just like a jar of snake oil....... ;-)

 

[Iembalm4aLiving]

Ummm...what is it exactly? I couldn't find any pictures of what it actually is!

 

[woodmiser]

Thought you were talking to me

 

[Backwoods Savage]

NO. I would not spend dollars on such a thing. I'd also bet on no increase in efficiency.

 

[certified106]

Most modern stove manuals specifically prohibit raising wood off of the floor of the stove. I would not reccomend this product unless you wish to create a forge in your living room and destroy your stove.

 

[milleo]

Thats quite the add, it never actually shows you anything.....I personaly wouldn't order anything from the U.K. just my opinion.....

 

[rwhite]

Seems like it is a non-combustible thing that raises the wood off the bottom of the stove to allow air underneath. This would be a great idea if you have alot of wood to waste and want to get your stove super hot. Kidding...

 

[woodmiser]

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