wood stoves

Wood is known to be the first reserve of fuel. It has kept man warm since time immemorial. Wood classified into a portable resource was identified as a stove. A wood stove was a mandatory household commodity. But the efficiency of wood that burns in villages is as low as  6-8 per cent. Resulting in firewood felling and deforestation.

 In the 18th century wood was the hardcore fuel resource. But with the emergence of oil and then gas, its uses depleted. However in the remote parts of India, wood stoves are commonly used.

To improve the efficiency of these wood stoves a chimney attached to the woodstove channels the smoke out of the house thus removing smoke from the house interiors. Technology added to wood stoves has brought the grate feature that regulates sufficient air. The refractory lining to the combustion chamber reduces the heat loss from the surface and the door to the stove decreases the loss of flame heat.

With technology bettering the efficiency of wood stoves, they now serve as a better option as fuel. It also saves currency as it is purchased within the country itself. Moreover it is a renewable source of energy.

A wood stove has low maintenance, as there are no supreme gadgets involved. It is economical and suits your pocket in comparison to the other fuel resources. You can depend on it even when the power goes off.

With an increasing concern on fuel reserves wood seems to be the most efficient option. Recommendable and quality stoves give you efficiency and help you do your bit to the environment.

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