Burning Only Wood:
Wood does not require air intake from underneath to burn efficiently therefore it is usually best to close the lower airvents on the stoves whilst burning on the multi fuel grate of the stove,
Burning Coal or Smokeless Fuel Only:
When burning coal, correctly used stoves have the multi fuel or coal grate in left in place. Coal responds better when it has an air flow from underneath which is why this is burnt on a grate. The fire is controlled by air vents. For faster burning open these as this draws in air. For slower burning close these. The stoves heat to very high temperature during firing. Do not touch with the naked hand.
With all stoves, no matter the fuel, the aim is for GLOW and heat, not high flame. This means cheaper coal can be used as household coal designed for an open fire has been treated to give the maximum flame. Flame is not really required in a stove therefore, one can purchase cheaper fuel which gives less flame and costs less to buy.
You can also mix fuels, cheaper coal and wood mixed or cheaper coal and a slightly more expensive coal. Multi fuel i.e. wood and coal mixed is reputed to be the most efficient method of burning in stoves.
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