using open fire for the first time

maxnkev


Joined: 30/01/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 18:07

Hi. We are coming to TRNC for a week and have never used our open fire before, is there a certain procedure for the first time you use it.

Many thanks

Max

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 18:18

Make sure the flue is clear,no birds nests and the like.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 19:37

Suggest you get someone nearby who knows what they are doing to help you and show you how to get the best from your fire... first point of order is safety... second safety, third... you get the idea!



you can get a good idea of the draw (the speed of air drawn up your chimney) by lighting something like an incense stick...

exmouthfire



Joined: 16/01/2010
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 21:11

Check the flue is clear top to bottom, you can do this with a mirror to look up, do a smoke test as Groucho says, with an incense stick or a candle with an oversize wick to creat more smoke.

Use only dry seasoned wood, start with kindling and work up to logs, and last thing at night put it out or make sure you can stop any sparks or bits of wood from ejecting out onto the floor.

Not a bad idea either to fit a smoke alarm in your property, and clean the chimney once a year.

Just because you are in Sunny Cyprus dont forget all the lessons you have learnt on safety back home.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 21:27

this is crackin me up ,52 and never lit a fire before , roll up some old newspapers ,sprinkle with kindling ?chopped up logs , when yellow flames take hold thro on some bigger logs ,if your legs or bum start getting red blotchy marks , this is called fire side tartan at this point you must move away from the receptical and cool them down in the pool , ps you will need to keep 2 pieces of the kindling to rub together to start this machine , technology eh , where will it take us , any problems call FIRESTARTER , lmao good luck

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 22:55

Thank you all for your replies, re message no 5. I have lit a fire before I just thought it might be different in Cyp I get nervous Ha Ha