Hi folks,
Well we have our open fire now and its going ok.. We got the fireback in on Monday and had our first fire tuesday evening. A little bit of soot came down from the chimney but I've been assured this is just becuase the chimney needed to warm up. The chimney is drawing fine. This probably sounds like a daft question but I'm wondering whats the best way to control the open fire in terms of flame. Maybe i'm just a bit scared of it but last night i put a shovel of coal on the fire and the flames went quite high, it might be no harm but i'd rather keep the flame a bit lower if possible. After a while they settled down to a low flame. I also put a log or two on it and we are butning some peat briquettes and turf that my dad supplied. In terms of settings the best fire for heat without a roaring flame - whats the best fuel to use and how should i set the fire?
Cheers, Mick