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Massive Demand for Firewood This Year
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Firewood suppliers say they are dealing with unprecedented demand for fuel, with the market being driven by spiralling fears of winter fuel shortages among families and pensioners. With oil, gas, electricity and coal prices soaring, thousands of Irish householders have turned to firewood as a guaranteed heating source. But the surge in demand has led to some retailers imposing quotas on pallets of stove-ready cut hardwood logs, with prices for delivered firewood in some urban areas rising by 50pc plus. Firewood processors are struggling to cope with the unprecedented demand and some have even had to close their order books....
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High Demand for Firewood this Winter
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https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0904/1320302-energy-crisis-fuel/ Energy crisis sees demand for firewood rise as heating oil prices change customer behaviour Fears of rising prices and energy shortages this winter has led many consumers to stockpile fuel, according to distributors here. Solid fuel companies are reporting a significant increase in orders in recent weeks, with many consumers on average buying more than they would have done a year ago. That comes as concerns have been raised about the possibility of energy shortages during the winter, largely due to reductions in supply from Russia. Ecofuel, which specialises in sustainable solid fuels, including peat briquette alternatives made from...
A Guide to Safe Working with Timber and Chainsaws
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Teagasc publication with good safety points https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/crops/forestry/advice/HSA_Guide_timber_chainsaws.pdf
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The Champ
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We're awarding our Log Splitter Champion Award 2020 to the 12 Ton Electric Log Splitter. What a star performer. Amazing customer reviews, full of power, a dream to operate and our best seller for this firewood season. The 12 ton Hartnett Log Splitter makes chopping firewood a very easy job. It can handle hard and soft wood. It can handle knots, it can handle large rigs, it can handle just about anything. This log splitter for sale from Hartnett Products. Check it out on our website or order online. It's our Star attraction this year!
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Domestic Coal Burning to be Phased out in UK
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Does this mark the end of the cosy fire or stove? No! Firewood to the Rescue! The restrictions in the UK are limited and will be phased in over several years. Even after they come into full effect, fire lovers will still be able to collect their own kindling and branches and buy seasoned or kiln-dried logs (as long as they have moisture levels below 20%). This fuel is more expensive, but burns more efficiently and more cleanly, which means more heat, lower flue maintenance costs and fewer health concerns. It is also easier to light and produces a satisfying...
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