Buy the Vogelzang Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove

Model# PB65XL

The Vogelzang Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove (model PB65XL) is the charming big brother of the Vogelzang BX26E. With a much higher BTU rating (200,000 BTU) it will provide heating for a much larger home than the smaller model.  And, with more traditional antique styling it is a real Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove to add a touch of old world charm to any room. Combined with one of the many in floor heating options this will make a room as warm as possible and a real comfort to be in.

Vogelzang Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove Model# PB65XL Features

• Full cast iron construction for great heat radiation
• Traditional pot belly stove design
• Flare top with 8″ lift out opening for kettle or fry pan
• Ash door with slide vent for draft control
• Large ash pan for easy cleaning
• Burns both wood and coal
• Large 40lb capacity allows coal to burn for 8 hours with a single lighting
• 8×10″ door with swivel draft control for easy filling
• Cool touch spring handle and lid lifter included
• 6″ flue (flue pipes not included)
• Size 34″H, x 20″W, x 22″D.
• 200,000 BTU (click for BTU calculator for your home)

There are currently no customer reviews available for the Vogelzang Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove (Model PB65XL).  Be sure to leave yours after purchasing to help future customers.

Buy the Vogelzang 96,000 BTU Cast Iron Boxwood Stove

Model# BX26E

TheVogelzang Cast Iron Boxwood Stove (Model  BX 26E) is an affordable wood burning stove.  Currently being sold at under $250 it provides serious heat at a low price.

Perhaps more suited to the rustic get away, cabin or garage this is not the flashiest wood burner.  But, it offers a great pot belly stove for those that love antique and rustic design.

Vogelzang Cast Iron Boxwood Stove Model BX26E Features

• Fully sealed joints to ensure safe and efficient burning of wood
• Swing away lid to make refuelling easy
• 2 lift out lids for your kettle and pan
• Slide out ash draw for easy cleaning and simple draft control
• Included are a cold touch spring handle and lid lifter
• 6″ flue (flue pipes not included)
• Total size 26″H, x 12″W, x 32″L.
• 96,000 BTU (click for BTU calculator for your home)
  
• Stability provided by wide set legs

The Vogelzang Cast Iron Stove – Model BX26E is supplied fully assembled apart from the legs.

Vogelzang Cast Iron Boxwood Stove Model BX26E Reviews

You can see from the reviews of the Vogelzang BX26E that reviews are mixed.  Some absolutely love this economical wood burning stove whilst others are less impressed.  To ensure you are happy with your purchase you nned to really decide this is the right stove for you.

As it is less expensive than some options there are a few points to consider.  For example the caulking at the joints will need to be reapplied in time.  To ensure you never experience smoke coming into your home it is important to keep the flue clear and get the fire burning hot quickly.

This is a cheaper stove that may need a little care and attention over the years.  But with an old-fashioned sturdy design, no glass to break and nothing technical to go wrong that attention should be nothing too complicated.

You could vastly improve the efficiency of the BX26E by using a flue pipe will a built in damper.  This will give you much greater control over the heat output and reduce heat loss via the chimney itself.  This is a useful tip for improving heat control and draft control with any cast iron wood burning stove, not just the Vogelzang BX26E.

Deck Fire Pits allow those with smart backyards to still enjoy the camaraderie of a campfire, without spoiling the looks or durability of their decks. Fire Pits originally, as the name suggests would be dug into the ground.  But now we can all enjoy the beauty of a natural wood fire outdoors whatever the surface underfoot.

By raising the fire pit up, into a raised outdoor fireplace or table fire pit, they can be used safely even on the smartest wooden decking.

The concept of heating with wood outdoors is something man has enjoyed forever.  Whether you want to enjoy a starry night with friends, a few drinks on the deck or get creative cooking over wood the Deck Fire Pit will provide the ideal centerpiece for your backyard.  Whilst a Campground Fire Pit Ring makes sense in a bigger, more rustic surroundings, a deck calls for something altogether more formal, and of course suitable for sitting on a wooden surface.

When not in use Deck Fire Pits form a sculptural addition to the garden.  A feature in their own right.  And, of course if you choose a fire pit table you’re really looking at something useful at all times.  We all need somewhere to rest our coffee-cup and feet after a busy day in the garden.

Low Prices on Deck Fire Pits

You can pay a huge amount for a deck fire pit, or you can pay as little as $100.  It is more a matter of style than substance as even the cheapest priced Deck Fire Pits are designed to be safe and sturdy and to last outside, with regular fires – so they must be heat proof and solidly built.

The widest range of Cheap Deck Fire Pits is definitely here.  Reliable, well-known and best of all a good many customers email their own customer reviews so you can get real feel for each product.  It’s like having a friendly recommendation on thousands of products, including hundreds of Fire Pits perfect for life on your Wooden Deck.

How to Use a Fire Pit on a Wood Deck

Most importantly you need to ensure that the heat of the fire never comes into contact with your wooden decking.  At the best this would lead to burn marks or scorching, and at the worst the end of your beautiful decking.  The best Fire Pits to use on Wood Decks are those raised up on sturdy legs, like a very heavy table.

This robust design is important, as you wouldn’t want to be able to knock over the fire pit table.  By raising up the wood you ensure no harm comes to your deck, but it also brings the campfire up to your level, so it is actually a more efficient way of heating with wood outdoors.

A fireguard is also an invaluable piece of kit when using fire pits on decking.  They prevent sparks but most importantly stop any pieces of ash being rolled out of the fire onto your deck.

Another consideration is a Fire Pit Cover as these will prolong the life of your fire pit.  Fire Pit Covers also mean you can store firewood in the table fire pit when not in use, knowing it will stay dry ready for your next campfire.

When using a fire pit table on wooden decking it makes sense to have some decent heatproof Hearth Gloves and a Log Grabber.  These little things make your outdoor fireplace easier to manage and safer too.

Deck Fire Pit Safety

All fires should be treated with respect and the Deck Fire Pit is no different.  Think about where you site it.  There should be nothing overhead and no branches nearby.  The fire bowl itself needs good clearance from the wooden deck and you can improve safety even further with a protective heatproof mat.  Alternatively stones or slabs under the fire pit can be a good idea.

Fire Pit Rings

Now you do not need to go off hunting for rocks whenever you want a camp fire.  Simply unpack your collapsible cast iron fire ring and get the wood burning.

Designs vary considerably, and range from the extremely economical to the downright luxurious.  Most will pack down flat to fit in the car trunk for camping trips, and offer a simple way to ensure your camp fire is contained.

Campground Fire Pit Rings

The most common (as one would expect) are circular cast iron rings.  They are designed to collapse into four or five pieces making them simple to transport to your campground.  Fire Pit Rings keep the campfire from creeping and act as an unconscious barrier for children and dogs, automatically keeping them away from the flames.

Most campfire rings come with attractive cut out designs.  This allows air into the very heart of the fire, which keeps the wood burning hotter for longer.  Hot fires are less smoky making for an altogether more enjoyable outdoor camp fire.  The cut outs also add a little more magic to an already enjoyable camping trip, as flames dance behind stars, moons and woodland creatures.

Fire Pit Grill Ring

Of course half the fun of a campfire is the ability to cook over open flames.  I’m not talking ‘corden bleu’ cookery here, but some burgers, hotdogs and marshmallows can never taste better than when cooked over the burning wood of your own outdoor camp fire.  What you need, is the Fire Pit Grill Ring.

This Landmann USA Campfire Ring comes with a fully sized enamelled cooking grill plate.  A swing arm and wooden handle allow the food to be moved over the flames easily and safely.

Of course if you already own a campfire pit ring without a gill, you could buy one separately, or make one.  Just make sure it’s big, as once you start cooking over an open flame you won’t want to eat indoors again!

Fire Pit Rings Cheap

All the fire pit rings linked here are economical.  The models which fold down are the cheapest fire pit rings.  Around $50 will get you one ideal for taking on camping trips or even days out in the wilds.

Spend a little more money and you get something more sturdy and more suited to a permanent setting in the backyard.  In fact, if you’re looking for something more suitable to the backyard, deck or patio a fire pit ring on legs might be a better option.  That way you can enjoy the warmth of the campfire from a comfortable seat.

If you choose one such as this CobraCo round fire pit table, you can still enjoy putting together a large camp fire.  The deep design enables you to build up a good sized fire with plenty of large lots.  That enables you to get on with relaxing whilst the campfire takes care of itself.  Plus of course the fire pit screen keeps sparks in, and kids out!

Fire Rings

Of course here at Wood Burning Stoves & Fire Pits we prefer to warm our homes, patios, decks and backyards with wood.  But, we understand that for many the heat and warmth is more important than the inconvenience of storing firewood and lighting a camp fire.

For you, there is an answer with gas fire ring.  Some of these are portable camp fires such a the one on the left.   Others are modern designs ideal for the urban backyard.  All give some real flame ambiance to an outdoor gathering, but no-one needs to be in charge of keeping the fires burning; the propane does that for you.

From the Cheap Fire Pit Ring to the rather more luxurious Outdoor Fireplace, there are ways to enjoy living flames outside for all budgets and styles.  Just remember wherever you site your Fire Pit ring, the surface should be flat and non-flammable.  The basic Fire Rings are for putting on bare earth which you do not mind becoming a little scorched.

]]> http://woodburningstoveshome.info/heating-with-wood-the-fire-pit-ring.html/feed 2 http://woodburningstoveshome.info/heating-with-wood-outdoors.html http://woodburningstoveshome.info/heating-with-wood-outdoors.html#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:51 +0000 admin http://woodburningstoveshome.info/?p=22 Heating with wood does not need to be confined to the inside of our homes.  Why pay the high prices to buy and fuel a patio heater when an outdoor wood burner can be so much more economical and much more interesting.

Whether you’re considering a free standing wood burning stove in a sheltered corner, a simple chiminea, table fire pit, or something more substantial, heating with wood can be a design feature, and most importantly a conversation maker for your backyard.

Turning our gardens into outdoor rooms has really taken off.  We spend more free-time in our homes and want to make the most of them year round.   Whilst a conventional patio heater will keep the chill at bay during those late summer evenings, it definitely will not add to the atmosphere.

Adding an outdoor wood burner always creates an atmosphere.  The involvement in stocking up the logs, or rearranging embers brings people together and can really turn your garden into a place of fun and enjoyment.  Plus, many outdoor wood burning heaters offer the chance to cook food too, which always gets the party started.  Even the most modest chiminea offers the chance to create some perfect marshmallows!

Thinking literally ‘outside of the box’ and installing some form of outside wood burner means that even if you are not a home owner, you can still enjoy the atmosphere of heating with wood.

Budgets vary enormously and outdoor wood burners can be bought for a little or a lot.  There are a wide range of great chimineas, fire-pits and outdoor wood burners to peruse.   And, because these are for heating up your outdoors space it is easier to let your imagination run wild.  We always seem more able to have fun with our outdoors space, no matter how conservative our interior decor.  So be bold, be brave and enjoy your garden all year round by heating with wood - outdoors!

As coal produces more ash than wood, it is essential your stove be fitted with a grate.  This allows the coal ash to fall away from the fire plate, to keep your fire burning efficiently in the long term. Wood for burning comes in many different guises.  As we’ll assume you’re looking to provide heating with wood, let’s forget about the coal for a moment, and have a look at the types of wood you may consider using.

Logs, chips, pellets and heat logs are all suitable, ways of heating with wood.  Prices, efficiency and availability of each vary according to location and the type of wood stove you are using.  Whenever purchasing a new wood burning stove make sure it is suitable for the type of wood you have most readily available in your area.  In this post we’ll be looking at heating with logs.

Heating with Wood – Logs

Perhaps the most obvious choice are logs when considering heating your home with wood.   Logs should be available from farmers, tree surgeons and coal merchants.  You will need to buy in bulk if you’re hoping to provide your main form of heating via a wood burning stove.  So as well as deciding which wood burner to go for, you’ll need to consider wood storage too.

Seasoned Logs for the Woodburning Stove

Logs contain varying amounts of water content when freshly cut, but 65% moisture is not uncommon.  As a general rule all wood should be air-dried for one or two summers prior to use on a wood burning stove.  Burning ‘wet’ wood is inefficient and produces a large volume of soot which can build up in the chimney or flue.

Whether you buy ready seasoned (air dried) wood or fresh timber, you will need to store it in the same manner.   The wood should be outside, in a well ventilated area, but protected from the rain.  Ideally all logs should be brought into the home a few days before use, to allow them to dry out even further before they go into the wood burner.

It is sometimes possible to purchase kiln dried logs for use in your wood burning stove.  This guarantees the suitability of the timber for heating your home.  But, it always comes at a cost.  This is a more expensive and less energy efficient way of heating with wood and is best avoided when  possible.

Types of Log for the Wood Burning Stove

All types of wood burn differently, some provide more energy than others.  But as a general rule we only need to think in terms of softwood and hardwood.

Softwood comes from quick growing conifers and pines.   It is relatively light for its size, which makes it an inefficient form of heat.  Being of a low density, softwoods burn quickly, making them more difficult to use in a manual wood burning stove, particularly if you’re hoping to keep the fire in overnight.

Much preferred as a form of heating, are hardwoods.  These are more heavy and dense than softwood, and so burn much more slowly.  It is far easier to keep a fire in overnight if using hardwood logs.

But, hardwoods generally are more slow growing trees and so much more difficult to manage sustainably than soft wood.  In any case, heating with wood which is local and readily available is perhaps the most important part of keeping your home warm in an economical and environmentally friendly fashion.

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