Fuel
The heart of this stove is wood — real, renewable, natural wood. For the best experience, seasoned hardwoods such as oak, ash, or beech are recommended. They burn slowly, throw out steady heat, and paint the glass with those long, elegant flames you want from a fire. Softwoods can be used for quick starts, but they burn hotter and faster, producing more sparks than glow.
Moisture is the hidden ingredient of every fire. Logs should be properly dried, with less than 20% moisture content. Too much water in the wood creates smoke, clouds the glass, and steals the heat. A simple moisture meter takes the guesswork out, making sure your logs are ready to perform.
Lighting the fire should feel like a ritual, not a chore. Begin with kindling and firelighters at the base, add a few split logs, and let the flames rise. Once the stove is breathing, larger logs can be introduced for a long, sustained burn. Resist the temptation to overfill; the cleanest, most efficient combustion comes from balance and airflow.
Care
Looking after the stove is as straightforward as tending the fire itself. A light bed of ash at the base helps the next blaze catch more easily, while the four-sided air wash system works quietly in the background to keep the glass clear. Occasionally, you’ll wipe it down, empty the ash pan, and once a year, have the flue cleaned to keep everything safe and efficient.
