How To Light A Coal Fire

While you probably know how to build a fire with firewood, you may find it a little challenging to light a coal fire. Here are some tips for lighting a coal fire with eco firelighters:

 

• Always start with a clean fire grate. 

• Place two firelighters in the middle of the grate.

• Build a small tower with kindling around the firelighters and light the firelighters.      

• Once the kindling is on fire try to fill the gaps with more kindling.

• Now immediately throw a generous amount of solid fuel into the fire, so it covers the kindling and firelighters.

• After that close the door and adjust the air controls to the required level.

• No flames should be drawn up the chimney but the window should appear to be filled with flames.

• DO NOT reduce the air flow to the point where the fire is being hampered. If needed keep adding more coal to the pile.

• And now, the most important bit, pour a cup of tea, sit back in your favourite chair and get cosy.

 

 

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