Tag Archives: Cast Iron

Picking Your Wood-Burning Stove: Cast Iron Vs Steel

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Whether you realise or not, choosing the material your stove is made from is one of the most fundamental decisions in the buying process. The good news is that there is no wrong answer, but it is important to pick a stove that best meets your requirements. The options at your disposal are cast iron and steel stoves. Continue reading →

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Heating Systems: Radiators

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

A cast-iron radiator is a heat-emitting unit that transmits a portion of its heat by radiation and the remainder by convection. An exposed radiator (free standing) transmits approximately half of its heat by radiation, the exact amount depending on the size and number of the sections. The balance of the emission is by conduction to the air in contact with the heating surface and the resulting circulation of the air warms by convection. Continue reading →

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Electric Fireplace Inserts

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Fireplace inserts are designed to improve the fireplace’s efficiency in heating up the room. An insert comprises of a steel or cast iron enclosure that has a glass front. A blower may push the heated air into the room through vents mounted up front. Continue reading →

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Choosing a Fire

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Solid fuel is traditionally used in many original installations it must be remembered that it burns much hotter than gas or oil. Fire baskets and cast iron back panels must be robustly made otherwise they can warp or crack. Stoves are a popular choice for many period properties although they were probably not fitted when the house was new. Continue reading →

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Restoring Your Antique Stove

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning Articles from EzineArticles.com

Basically, antique stove is of varying sizes from small to big. Also, it can be made of several components like soapstone and cast iron. Aside from that, these woodburning stoves are usefully in a sequence of sets. There are which are mostly for in-the-kitchen usage as several are intentionally for outdoor activities. Continue reading →

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