Tips
On this site we would like to provide some valuable tips, which may guide you through the process of selection and purchase of bestBrik briquettes.
First of all, we ought to carry out an in-depth analysis of needs. If only the most important specifications of briquettes are to be considered – e.g. calorific value or remaining ash – the best solution is to choose the round-shaped Maxi Briquette, which is recommended for heating stoves, boilers or chimeneas. These briquettes can be arranged in two alternating perpendicular layers to ensure combustion without displacement. However, what we recommend for living room fireplaces is Fuel Briquette, which guarantees fast lighting and – depending on the amount of incoming air – clean flame for as long as ca. 1 hour, with heat lasting for ca. 2 hours. It is also very easy to store and stack in the furnace.
Why briquettes?
The density of the final product is several times higher than that of wood, which translates into more heat and less smoke during combustion. Find out more about the advantages of briquettes:
- briquettes are characterised by a considerably higher calorific value than firewood as well as higher and more uniform density, irrespective of the type of wood used.
- compared with firewood, the humidity of briquettes is much lower and uniform
- briquettes can be used in most types of stoves and furnaces available on the market – ones that have previously been fuelled with fine coal, coal, coke or firewood
- zero CO2 emissions
- easy to transport, stack and store
- competitive price, compared with other fuels, e.g. coal
- clean burning, briquettes produce hardly any chimney deposits
- product quality certified by the Poznań-based Wood Technology Institute (ITD)
Did you know that 1 pallet (960 kg) of briquettes has the same calorific value as:
- ca. 2 – 3 m³ of firewood
- ca. 389 l of heating oil
- ca. 433 m³ of natural gas
- ca. 700 kg of brown coal
- ca. 478 kg of coal
Does using briquettes in a fireplace result in smoke stains on the glass doors?
Using briquettes in a fireplace does not cause smoke stains on the glass doors, mainly because the briquettes offered by Fabryka Podłóg Biadki Sp. z o.o. are characterised by low moisture content (ca. 4-5%). Low moisture content translates into high combustion temperature, helping avoid the "smoking" effect. The little soot and tar that is produced can be easily removed by the air flow. Moreover, the briquettes are made from deciduous wood chippings, containing no resin that might accumulate on the glass.
In order to prevent residue from building up on the fireplace glass doors, the following principles should also be observed:
• briquette burning process should be properly controlled, with the chimney damper not closed too tightly;
• when the fireplace is purchased, attention should be paid to systems minimising glass staining;
• air flow must not be obstructed;
• enough air must always be provided to the furnace;
• proper firelighters should be used; products containing too much contaminated resin will cause residue accumulation on the glass door.
How should briquettes be stored?
Bearing in mind their characteristics, briquettes should be stored in a dry place, protected from moisture, and aired from time to time.
Storing briquettes in inappropriate conditions may result in moistness, which can cause briquettes to disintegrate. It should be kept in mind that storage conditions can affect overall product performance.