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CHOOSE A MANUFACTURER
WOOD HEATING
Using wood as a source of heat makes more sense today than ever before. It is the only renewable energy source and today's wood heaters must conform to the stringent Australian Standard 4013 ensuring air quality.
Wood heaters produce a lingering and dry heat keeping the cold and dampness at bay long after refueling.
How to select your wood heater:
Buying a heater for your home is a simple procedure but a few things need to be considered before deciding which heater suits your needs.
There are two types of wood heater:- Radiant & Convection.
Both are capable of heating large areas but they do it in different ways.
Radiant heaters are single skin units, often made of cast iron, which heat in much the same way as the sun, that is, line of sight. The heater relies on heating objects. Radiant heaters are ideal for heating large open areas and rooms with high ceilings.
Convection heaters on the other hand are multiple skin units, usually made from steel, that heat the air. As hot air rises cooler air moves in to take its place causing a convective current which will move the warm air through the home. Convection heaters are ideal for heating areas where the heat needs to move through doorways and the like.
Radiant or Convection
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Woodfires are available in both radiant and convection types, and although the output and efficiency of both models may be identical, the manner in which they heat your home is very different. If you are not aware of the difference it is worth taking a minute to consider the advantages of both in respect to your home.
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RADIANT
Radiant woodfires release heat into the room by "radiating" a black infra red heat directly from the outer surfaces of the appliance, onto any object in close proximity resulting in more heat being retained lower in the room. Ideal for homes with high ceilings or poor insulation, or for applications when direct radiant heat is preferred, ie people suffering from arthritic or circulatory problems.
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CONVECTION
Convection woodfires "convect" hot air vertically from the top of the appliance resulting in the home being heated from the ceiling down. Generally better suited for insulated homes with standard height ceilings, convection woodfires heat more evenly throughout the home by eliminating the localised intensity of a radiant woodfire, and operate with cooler cabinet surfaces.
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Once the type of heater is chosen the size needs to be considered. There are a number of issues which will effect the performance of the heater.
The ceiling height.
The type or lack of floor covering.
The amount of glass in the home.
Any insulation materials used in the home.
The general climate, northern sun, shade, exposed position.
The overall size of the area to be heated.
Our sales staff will be happy to assist you with this process.
Once size and type are established the final decision comes down to the look and cost of the unit. Visit our showroom for Toowoomba's largest permanent display of wood heaters and stoves or peruse from the many different models and types below for further information.
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