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What is a Multi Burner Stove?

A multi burner stove is designed to burn more than one kind of fuel. They create a controlled space for different kinds of smokeless or wood fuels.

They come with a firebox which the fuel is inserted and lit the door opens to access it, a glass window and air vents that allow you to control the amount of air that is supplied to the stove while limiting the speed at which the fire is burning.

Adjustable Flame

Many multi fuel stoves have an adjustable flame height control. This is an excellent feature for cooking and heating the stove on the same one. You can adjust the heat to your needs, and cook/heat your food more efficiently. Most multi-fuel stoves have an air vent built into the back of the stove. This allows you to keep the fire burning even after you've finished cooking and can be used to eliminate any harmful gases.

In contrast to Wood Burning Stoves that are designed to be used only with logs, Multi Fuel Stoves permit the use of any solid fuel that can be combustible like peat, coal, etc. in addition to well-seasoned wood logs. Coal is being eliminated gradually as it is not suitable in smoke control areas, and can produce more toxic gasses than seasoned wood.

To light a fire in a multi fuel stove simply open the door and put some fire lighters or paper amid dry twigs and dry kindling on the grate. Then light the paper or firelighters and wait for the kindling to catch alight. When the kindling is the light, you can add the dried logs that you kiln-dried to the top of the kindling, which will allow you to build a bed which will allow your logs to burn more efficiently.

A multi-fuel stove of good quality will come with an Ash pan and frame for carrying the grate to allow you to remove the ash without opening the door. Certain newer stoves have built-in grate carriers frames that is designed to improve the combustion of your logs by allowing more air to move through the stove when the logs are in a fire bed and burning.

If you're planning to backpack or camp using your multi burner stove it is recommended to choose one that has an advanced design for pot support such as the MSR PocketRocket 2 and Jetboil MiniMo that are better able to endure the elements of wind. Non-integrated canisters leave more of the fire exposed. The MSR PocketRocket 2 and the more recent MSR WindMaster have a unique pot support that clamps on to the stove's side to enhance performance in stormy conditions.

Adjustable Airflow

Multi fuel stoves can regulate the flow of air to ensure that the fire is burning at the optimal rate. The stove produces heat efficiently, and the space is not suffocated with smoke or waste gases. The stove can also be used in conjunction with other fuels like coal. This is crucial because certain solid fuels cannot be used in smoke control areas, and others are dirtier or more expensive than wood.

Contrary to wood burning stoves which are typically set up with an unmoving grate or riddling grate, multi fuel stoves come with an integrated raised riddling grate to allow combustion air to flow underneath the fuel, and make it simple to remove ash from the ash pan. A lot of our multi fuel stoves also come with a range of cutting-edge technologies including Cleanburn and Airwash, which help to ensure that the stove is burning at its optimum level for each kind of fuel.

The primary and secondary air controls can be used to adjust the modern multi-fuel stoves. They can be operated by hand or automatically, based on your preference. The variable airflow feature allows the user to regulate the amount of primary and second air is pumped into the stove in order to ensure that the fire is burning at its most efficient for each type of fuel.

To maximize the performance of your multi fuel stove, it's recommended to select kiln dried wood that are low in moisture content. It's also an ideal idea to add small amounts of wood to the fire and ensure that the stove is well maintained. Don't close the air supply completely but this could cause a vortex that sucks unburned volatile compounds back into the fire. Make sure to keep the door of your stove slightly open, but not completely, so that you can add wood only when it is visible through the glass. Place the log horizontally on top of the glowing embers in order that it does not touch the stove's side or the bottom of the grates.

Adjustable Temperature

If you want to have the option of burning a variety fuels, then a multi-burner stove may be the right choice for you. A multifuel stove is capable of burning wood logs, peat or turf briquettes as well as anthracite as well as other fuels that are smokeless. This means that you can take advantage of more heat sources and reduce the amount of time and money you spend on buying and transporting different types of fuel.

Many wood burning stoves feature primary, secondary and sometimes tertiary air vents to help regulate the flame pattern and increase efficiency. These vents allow you to adjust the stove to a specific fuel type and ensure the highest heat output. This is particularly useful since the cost of different fuels can differ greatly.

A multifuel bio ethanol stove (check over here) can also be used to warm the domestic hot water system, which means you can supply your home with hot water. Some models even double as boilers, heating the water tank for household use. You can warm up your home without having to turn on the central heating system.

One of the major distinctions between a multi-fuel stove and the traditional log burner is that the latter is only able to burn wood logs. If you plan to make use of a wood stove to burn other solid fuels, then it is likely that you'll require a grate that is specially designed for them as they don't burn like logs.

Multifuel stoves come with grates made of metal that are located at the bottom of the fire chamber. This allows air to flow from below and help keep the flame burning. This is because coal, for instance, needs lots of combustion air to stay alight. As a result, multifuel stoves tend to be equipped with a riddler that can be removed and emptied while the fire is burning to avoid the build up of ash blocking the flow of air.

Cleanburn

Multi-fuel stoves are excellent because they can burn wood, coal without smoke, and even some minerals. It is crucial to use high-quality wood or wood pellet that has been properly seasoned and dried to below 20% moisture content.

When wood is heated, particles and gases that have accumulated in the wood over its lifetime are released. Older fireplaces and stoves release a lot of these directly up the chimney, along with the heat, resulting in lower efficiency and poor air quality in indoor areas. Modern stoves that utilize Cleanburn technology effectively burn these gases and particles. This reduces emissions and leads to more efficient combustion as well as significantly lower temperatures for flue gas.

At Jotul we have high climate ambitions that is why all of our wood burning stoves are designed with cleanburn technology. We have created our own Cleanburn add-on that makes your stove burn cleaner and decreases soot buildup on your electric stove fire glass and firebox walls, particularly when you are using fuels that have a high moisture content.

Cleanburn wood stoves are a must-have for those who use firewood as their primary source of heat. They can also be an excellent way to improve the the air quality of your home. If you reside in an area designated as a smoke free zone, switching to a cleaner burning stove can help you comply with the strict regulations of this rule and make a big difference for people suffering from asthma and other respiratory issues.

Multi fuel stoves that feature cleanburn technology come with secondary air and a pre-heated tertiary system and vermiculite or plain steel stove base to ensure the best combustion. The pre-heated-tertiary air system, which is typically only found on the most expensive stoves, helps to prevent ash and smoke from sticking to the glass of the stove and permits more gas to be burned.

Cleanburn from Jotul is an excellent addition to use in combination with the preheated tertiary air system to boost the efficiency of your stove. It will create more efficient and cleaner flame, which will be carbon neutral, and reduce the amount of soot particles that accumulate on the inner wall of the firebox.