Bored na Mona

kah22

Doing some Googling tonight I came across a product called 'Hotties,' a product made from compressed wood chips, sawdust, and it would seem suitable for a glass fronted wood burner. There also appear to be other such logs but 'Hotties' seem the most popular. From what I've managed to read it would seem that while the upfront price is more expensive because of their consistency they may prove more economical if buying a yearly supply

Then I thought Bord na Mona and wondered if they did any products like a manufactured log suitable for wood burning stoves.

Now I must admit I was thinking turf when I discovered they do a product called Eco Logs which seems to be the same sort of thing as Hotties - sawdust, compressed wood of some kind.

Anyone on the Forum know anything about them - effectiveness, how long they burn, heat put out, that sort of thing. Price, well I suppose that will be different in various part of the country, would love to hear from members, North and South, who have tried them

rolo1_2

I've tried a product similar to what you describe -compressed wood chips/sawdust and its just ok -burns really quickly, with not much heat and not cost effective IMO.

Having a multi-burner and tried coal, unseasoned and seasoned wood - I now only ever use Kiln dried Oak, Ash or Birch in my burner. Kiln dried is more expensive but well worth it -www.harveyfuels.co.uk is were I get mine -two 1.2m3 crates will do us over Autumn/Winter with fire on most days.