Lighting and maintenance of fireplaces and wood barbecues, carbon with SAFETY

Until recently, this domestic luxury seemed to be reserved for single-family homes, large living rooms or tourist accommodation, however, today the possibilities of enjoying a good fire are enormous, from traditional wood-burning fireplaces to avant-garde bioethanol stoves and models. that allow us to take advantage of the heat also in gardens and terraces, enjoying the fire outdoors has always been a real pleasure for barbecue lovers. But it is very important to stop and dedicate the time that corresponds to its maintenance in optimal conditions, especially with regard to combustion safety.

When the fire is closed by a glass panel or door and the temperature in the combustion chamber increases, the materials used are usually steel. This is the case of metal stoves or portable steel barbecues.

In the case of open fire, the materials tend to be more traditional, brick, etc., as in the case of fireplaces and built-in barbecues.

Good performance can only be achieved if we perform proper maintenance and the key is to keep the equipment as clean as possible to enjoy maximum comfort. In times of little use of these equipment, it is advisable to guarantee a clear evacuation duct, free of smoke and soot. For this we will use mechanical or chemical chimney sweeps, also for pellet stoves. Also in this period we can check if there are cracks or flaws and repair them with cement, silicone, putty or glue. If the paint on the door is damaged, it is time to give it a review.

Fireplaces and stoves must be chimney swept to ensure good combustion and high calorific performance, as well as to prevent fires and poisoning due to the accumulation of flammable deposits. The combustion of a material in addition to heat generates dirt, pollution and residues such as soot, tar and sulfates, both in heating equipment and in exhaust pipes. If they do not chimney sweep they can become clogged, so it is very important to ensure that pipes and / or barrels are chimney sweep and in perfect condition.

Good chimney sweep maintenance also helps us save by improving the operation of the installation and extending its useful life. We also contribute to preserving the environment by avoiding the emission of polluting gases into the atmosphere.

The heating apparatus is operated at maximum for a few minutes to heat the duct well and obtain a good grill. The draft is reduced, without cutting it, and the chimney sweep is placed on the coals, in a bag or in powder. The product is consumed in a period of 10 to 30 minutes. Sometimes it will be necessary to repeat the operation. The chemical reaction removes the smallest particles, and the largest particles will be easily detached with the manual metal chimney sweep.

A fireplace and barbecue expert should know how to light a fire by making as little smoke as possible and quickly. The ritual usually begins by lighting fine chips, pineapples or using ignition tablets such as PQS BARBACON and PQS ECOLOGICAL. Once the flame is achieved, we add it to the firewood or charcoal that we have chosen so that it heats up and generates embers.

In addition, fire needs oxygen to burn so we cannot incorporate all the wood or coal at once, as it is often said to "drown" or what is the same, we would cut the combustion.

In barbecues, the art of lighting is to know when the coals are ready to place the food on the grill and begin to enjoy cooking.