Fireplace briquette is,
like wood, an ecological product. It
is made of compressed wood waste under high pressure, formed into a cube or
cylinder without the use of binders. What
distinguishes it is, among others, high calorific value, which translates into
a large amount of heat obtained from the combustion of this fuel material
Fireplace briquette is
becoming more and more popular, catching in this respect traditional firewood,
which is wood. What speaks in its favor there is widespread
availability, no need for seasoning and additional processing. This product is also convenient and
easy to use.
What is the briquette
for the fireplace made of?
For the production of
fireplace briquettes, shredded waste is used, such as sawdust, chips or chips
from deciduous trees - it contains no admixtures of particle boards, MDF,
coniferous wood or any harmful substances, so it is safe for our health and the
fireplace. The fireplace
briquette is also characterized by stable density and humidity, which usually
does not exceed 10% and high calorific value. Thanks
to this, its combustion is very effective and economical - to get a similar
thermal effect from burning wood, it needs four times more. Wood briquette for a long time glows,
and its combustion is almost complete - the amount of ash that is formed at
this time is about 0.6% of the briquette's mass. Its use also allows you to reduce the
amount of soot in the chimney. The
fireplace briquette is usually sold in packs. It
is easy to store and transport thanks to the relatively light weight.Good
quality fuel should have a regular shape, it can also be recognized by after it will not crumble, it should
not crumble after falling on the floor, nor disintegrate during burning.
How to smoke with a
fireplace briquette?
For smoking in the
fireplace it is worth reaching for the briquette packed in small, handy packs. When burning a wood briquette in a
fireplace, you need to know that it should mainly glow rather than smoke. If, therefore, high flames appear in
the furnace, they should be reduced, reducing air access to the combustion
chamber. The fireplace briquette
should be placed next to each other so that the cubes adhere to each other with
the largest possible surface.
The fireplace briquette
should be stored in a dry room. In
this way, it can be stored even for a long time. If we do not have another option, wood
briquettes can also be stored in the open air, but it is important to be
properly protected against moisture and weather conditions. Briquet packs should be tight, well if
they are placed under the shelter. The
volume of one ton of briquette slightly exceeds 1 m³ .
