Fireplace advice

[Neuk_]

Tried some of these Rhino Balls, they work better for lighting a charcoal fire more than a wood fire, a bit of smoke from them when they burn as well...

https://lighterfornature.com/product/rhino-balls-eco-firelighters/

 

[CapeTownFirewood]

I guess it depends how much you want to pay per piece.

Here are my notes (for myself really).

• Firewood Cape Town
  Firewood Cape Town Facebook
  Terrible service, most expensive pricing, FB reviews reveal terrible wood. I have avoided them after speaking to them on Whatsapp. Super expensive too.
• The Wood Gurus
  Great service, average pricing, good wood but not perfectly seasoned, need to buy years in advance
• Nambibian Hard Wood
  Decent enough service, average pricing, great wood, was able to immediately use the bluegum bagged wood in the fireplace. Best wood supplied for usability in my opinion.
• GoodWood On Milton
  GoodWoodOnMilton - Laurencia WhatsApp
  Awesome people, I want to use them but I don't like the wood I received.

My preferred provider for massive bulk is The Wood Gurus. Not the cheapest price, but if you lucky you can order 5k pieces. You can go to this link for their 1000 pieces wattle. Add 5 to your cart and you good to go if you dropping 10k on wood.

For quality, I really prefer Namibian hardwood. Absolutely best provider if you want perfect blue gum and ordering at the start of winter. I literally didn't have to try to get these pieces to take light, and they were nice and clean.

Hi all, you are welcome to also checkout Cape Town Firewood - www.capetownfirewood.co.za
We offer Bagged options, as well as loose woods.
Big range of woods and options to choose from.
Stacking of woods is FREE! <3

 

[Snyper564]

what is with this weather.

ITS FREEZING fireplace going second day now >_< its end of october MADNESS!!!!

 

[Neuk_]

what is with this weather.

ITS FREEZING fireplace going second day now >_< its end of october MADNESS!!!!

Yep, max temp we have seen today is a massive 7.3 Deg C, our fire has been going since this morning.

 

[Snyper564]

Yep, max temp we have seen today is a massive 7.3 Deg C, our fire has been going since this morning.

Indeed its colder today than some days in winter to think last week I was complaining about 30 plus temps

 

[I.am.Sam]

what is with this weather.

ITS FREEZING fireplace going second day now >_< its end of october MADNESS!!!!

where are you

just seen nothern natal is snowing

at the end of october

 

[Snyper564]

where are you

just seen nothern natal is snowing

at the end of october

Gauteng

 

[rodga]

what is with this weather.

ITS FREEZING fireplace going second day now >_< its end of october MADNESS!!!!

thanks for reminding me I have a fireplace

 

[I.am.Sam]

Gauteng

yeah lots of natal snowing ...but crazy hey

cpt had lots of rain this year

the other side has more cold and durban is also having lots of rain

 

[MotherCityFirewood]

Hey all
You guys can also check us out - Mother City Firewood (https://mothercityfirewood.co.za/)
Our company offers nice quality wood in bags.
Loads of wood types available. Both Local and Namibian.
We sell online, deliver and stack optionally if needed.
Would love to help!

 

[Nazseedat]

Hi All

I manufacture custom steel firewood stands that will compliment your fireplace Give me a shout if you're interested in pricing or designs. Only in Cape Town though.

Thanks
Nazeer - 0832002604

 

[I.am.Sam]

ekse nazeer, see that

nice designs bro

take your number off the forum unless you want stalkers

 

[Nazseedat]

Thanks bru, that's purely a sideline hustle whatsapp so I don't mind stalkers. As long as they going to buy something

 

[flytek]

Hi all, I moved into a house with a fireplace and am installing a small 5kw glass front fireplace this weekend.

Northern Flame Hampton – GC Fires

The Northern Flame Ecosy+ Hampton boasts some of the lowest combined readings of NOx, CO and dust of any wood burning stove sold in the UK.

gcfires.co.za

My question is what sort of wood should I be looking for?
I see blue gum, red gum and Namibian hardwoods recommended amongst others.
Hardwoods seem significantly more expensive but they also burn longer and hotter so maybe the cost balances out?
Some say hardwood constantly could damage the fireplace from too much heat for too long?
I'd appreciate any thoughts to help inform me of the best route.
Thanks
As an aside I tend to use Kameeldoring when braaing.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Hi all, I moved into a house with a fireplace and am installing a small 5kw glass front fireplace this weekend.

Northern Flame Hampton – GC Fires

The Northern Flame Ecosy+ Hampton boasts some of the lowest combined readings of NOx, CO and dust of any wood burning stove sold in the UK.

gcfires.co.za

My question is what sort of wood should I be looking for?
I see blue gum, red gum and Namibian hardwoods recommended amongst others.
Hardwoods seem significantly more expensive but they also burn longer and hotter so maybe the cost balances out?
Some say hardwood constantly could damage the fireplace from too much heat for too long?
I'd appreciate any thoughts to help inform me of the best route.
Thanks
As an aside I tend to use Kameeldoring when braaing.

Blue gum, red gum and wattle is nice, I will only add a small piece of hardwood if its really really cold. NEVER use something like pine or any wood with sap inside, also dont clean the glass with chemicals.

Also, dont be like drunk me and try and feel if the flue is hot, it is.

 

[Neuk_]

Also, dont be like drunk me and try and feel if the flue is hot, it is.

This

 

[Neuk_]

Had our Morsø 1630 serviced and some parts replaced, mainly the top frame and front plate, so we are ready for winter as soon as I can do an initial slow burn in Do not ask me how much it costs to replace parts on a Morsø because if you have to ask then I have to cry, again.

 

[Fuma]

Had our Morsø 1630 serviced and some parts replaced, mainly the top frame and front plate, so we are ready for winter as soon as I can do an initial slow burn in Do not ask me how much it costs to replace parts on a Morsø because if you have to ask then I have to cry, again.

Please do not cry.
How much?

I'm in the processes of buying one. I just bought an aircon, but I want to install a fireplace just in case I have no power. The winter in my area is brutal.

 

[Neuk_]

Please do not cry.
How much?

I'm in the processes of buying one. I just bought an aircon, but I want to install a fireplace just in case I have no power. The winter in my area is brutal.

Current purchase price of a Morsø 1630 is around R50k, can find it for slightly cheaper at some places from doing a bit of Googling. As for servicing, depending on what needs to be done it will range from around R1500 for a clean and flue sweep, and then goes up depending on whether things like vermiculite bricks, fibreglass rope, etc. need to be replaced. This last service/repair that we had done was a little under R22k with the bulk of the costs being the replacement top frame and front plate but included new vermiculite bricks, new fibreglass rope, new smokebox, removal and reinstallation of the fireplace, flue sweep, etc, etc.

 

[Grouter]

Had our Morsø 1630 serviced and some parts replaced, mainly the top frame and front plate, so we are ready for winter as soon as I can do an initial slow burn in Do not ask me how much it costs to replace parts on a Morsø because if you have to ask then I have to cry, again.

I saw the price and no availability for my Morso 1510, so I just made a new one from 10mm steel plate. Two winters on and it's working fine.




The steel plate even stands the heat from burning anthracite: