Horse Chestnut Wood

[Croak]

Always found Blackthorn to be a v good long lasting burner in the Rayburn, but dificult to get big enough bits.

Good wood, depends on good seasoning, in the case of Willow 2 years. otherwise poor.

Also, some woods are good for an open fire, but others good for a stove.

Horse Chestnut poor in any application, best left to rot.

 

[DownWest]

We have sweet chestnut floors in half the house. No plans to burn them yet! Elsewhere we used eucalyptus as it was all over the farm. Burned very hot and spity. One night, expecting guests on short notice, bunged too much on and there was a nasty noise. The breast cracked upto the roof and, on looking outside, right up to the top. Closed up when the heat was more even. Someone in the village had the whole lot fall into the room in a similar event.
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Now use woodstoves. 80% effective verses 15% or so for open fires. No contest. Still use 6 ton a winter.