Tips on log burning fireplaces and open fires accessories

There’s nothing quite like having a log burning fireplace in your home, the sights and smells, and the ambiance it creates is increasingly sought after. There is lots of information around on the designs and requirements of the fire or stove itself, however in order to make the most of your fire, you’re going to need to understand which open fire accessories are ‘must haves’ and which ones are going to make life that much easier! 

Perhaps the most important open fire would be a carbon alarm. This measures levels of carbon monoxide in a room and will warn you if there are dangerous levels. At Camelot Real Fires, we class these (along with fire alarms) as ‘ must haves’ when running a log burning fireplace. Another ‘must have’ is a good log store. Storing outdoor wood to keep it free from moisture will ensure it does not smoke, and storing indoor wood far enough away from the actual fire in a specially reserved area or a rack will minimise the risk of the wood catching fire before you want it to! 

Other open fire accessories that will make life easier are things like gloves, pokers, ash shovels, buckets, and tongs. The pokers and tongs will help you to start the fire and manage it whilst it burns, while the ash shovel and bucket will neatly clean up any ash residue from your log burning fireplace once the fire is out. For more tips on log burning fireplaces and open fires accessories, contact the team at Camelot Real Fires, UK specialists in real open fires. 

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