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- From: forman@ide.com (Bonnie Forman)
- Subject: Wood vs. Presto-type logs
- Message-ID: <1993Jan5.223159.29046@ide.com>
- Originator: forman@owl
- Sender: forman@ide.com
- Organization: Interactive Development Environments, SF
- Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 22:31:59 GMT
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- Sorry if this topic has already been discussed; maybe
- someone can send me a summary.
-
- This is my first year using a fireplace, and I have some
- questions about what to burn.
-
- * I tried using those presto-logs. They started up
- easily; required no messing around with once lit;
- Relatively inexpensive ($1.88 for a 6-lb log that
- burned over 3 hours). However, you can supposedly
- burn only one at a time, and the fire is kind of
- small.
-
- - Is it true they burn "cleaner" than real wood, i.e.
- not as bad for the environment?
-
- - Is it true they are not good for the chimney, i.e.
- potentially dangerous buildup of wax
-
- - Can you really only burn one at a time?
-
-
- * I tried using Oak. I bought a box (not cheap) because
- I don't have anywhere to store a large quantity.
- Took quite some time to get going, but once it
- did, I had a nice sized blaze going with two logs.
- However, it required tending every 15 minutes or so.
-
- - Is there an advantage to using real wood?
-
-
- Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.
-
- Thanks,
-
- Bonnie
-
-
-
-
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