how do they compare to firewood?
340429
Wood is way better. I could onlu add them to the fire to add some smell. Typically two or three at a time.
340430
Depends on your personal preference. They burn about the same amount of time. I use the peat blocks with firewood mostly for the aroma. I'd prefer the actual turf but it is too expensive.
1961633
Ideally they would be 4-6" long and up to 3" in diameter/thick. The smaller twigs are fine but you will have to keep adding them as they burn quicker
179116
To me wood is always more comfortable and warmer than plastic. This seat is awesome!
1982271
Providing you have a good draft; 1) Well seasoned firewood is key. the only sure way to know for sure is to use a Firewood Moisture Meter to test the moisture content in firewood. If your fire isn't burning well and continually needs attention like poking the fire or opening the door to get the fire going then it's very likely that your firewood isn't seasoned well. 2) Try splitting the firewood into smaller pieces and loading the wood stove with more smaller pieces than a few large ones. 3) Certain firewood puts out more BTUs than others. In most areas there isn't much of a choice but when you do have a choice try to get the firewood that produces a higher BTU output. IE: Oak is better than pine. 4) If your chimney has a slow draft you may need to clean the chimney.
1769642
I have had both and I can honestly say I think the wood is sturdier. It seems much more secure!
2064729
I see not difference. I sure like mine. Consider yourself luck as the price drops over time. Mostly likely do to lack of sales.Take the savings and stock up on glue and wood fialler. You are set. Have fun.
1354401
I just use hard wood ,oak,etc. If we are sitting round the fire I may use pine. Charcoal works fine of course.
2027450
Ni, it's really nice. I have a small town home and it's waaay better than any other log. My house smells awful with those. There is no bad smoky smell, but not too parfum like either
556962
Yes but they don't supply a lot of oil so I'd suggest getting a big jug of bar/chain oil (SAE 30). Walmart sells them pretty cheap or Amazon. This saw is a beast for being electric. I bought an extra replacement chain just in case but I've never had to put it on. I've easily limbed 1-2 cords of firewood already and the trees were 3-8 inches thick on average. I've done a few 8-12 inch trees and it requires a little more work so overall my opinion is that this saw best suits trees 8-10 inches thick or less. Overall I'm very pleased with the saw because I rarely ever need to cut anything thicker than 8-10 inches. Yes but they don't supply a lot of oil so I'd suggest getting a big jug of bar/chain oil (SAE 30). Walmart sells them pretty cheap or Amazon. This saw is a beast for being electric. I bought an extra replacement chain just in case but I've never had to put it on. I've easily limbed 1-2 cords of firewood already and the trees were 3-8 inches thick on average. I've done a few 8-12 inch trees and it requires a little more work so overall my opinion is that this saw best suits trees 8-10 inches thick or less. Overall I'm very pleased with the saw because I rarely ever need to cut anything... » Read More Yes but they don't supply a lot of oil so I'd suggest getting a big jug of bar/chain oil (SAE 30). Walmart sells them pretty cheap or Amazon. This saw is a beast for being electric. I bought an extra replacement chain just in case but I've never had to put it on. I've easily limbed 1-2 cords of firewood already and the trees were 3-8 inches thick on average. I've done a few 8-12 inch trees and it requires a little more work so overall my opinion is that this saw best suits trees 8-10 inches thick or less. Overall I'm very pleased with the saw because I rarely ever need to cut anything thicker than 8-10 inches. « Show Less
1624649
Don't know about fire. I've found that after about 5 years they are breaking down a bit where the UV is hitting them. Don't know about germicidal either. They aren't gross from mold that I can tell. They work well except pine needles stick in them. Nothing is real good with needles. When they break down more I'll be replacing them with screw on aluminum covers with little holes.
379981
5Bs are wider and a little heavier than 5As. Oak is heavier and harder than maple.
651367
Not sure of difference, but I love mine. I have a choice of logs or stones in mine. I paid a similar price for another one at Costco, but much much smaller.
167877
My son and his daughter use them in the heat of the summer in Nevada in mountains where they gleen firewood. All day at 100+ degree temp is no problem to them while using their chain saws to cut wood. I would say from that that anyone hiking at what ever altitude would be quite refreshed with this item.
1002034
Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires... » Read More Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1017226
I think with pine especially with digger pine I would use at least 2 times a week. Oak is much cleaner.
1333029
I use mine several times a day when keeping my wood stove fed and have been using them for several weeks. So far they have been great. That said, I never handle the wood for more than a couple seconds and am in and our pretty quick.
103651
I'm not sure what type of wood they specifically are, but they're a good solid wood. I've had mine for several years now and they're still in awesome condition. I use them every day.