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Operation of Masonry Heaters : Operation of a brick masonry heater is simple. The firebox is loaded with about 20 lb (9.1 kg) of wood. The fire is ignited. Once good combustion of the wood begins, the firebox door is closed and the air intakes are adjusted to the proper setting so that good combustion is maintained. The combustion gases exhaust from the rear of the firebox, circulated through the baffle system, warm the entire mass of the brick masonry heater and then are exhausted to the exterior of the building through a conventional chimney constructed on top of the heater. The fire usually burns about 30 min when properly seasoned wood is used, and thus the firebox should be reloaded with 20 lb (9.1 kg) of wood four times in a 2-hr period for maximum heating. This procedure usually results in the brick masonry heater being sufficiently heated to keep a room, about 2400 ft³ (68 m³) warm for 8 to 12 hr. The operation will vary slightly, depending upon the size of the heater, the size of the room and the amount of heat needed to be comfortable. During the coldest months in severe climates such as those of Scandinavia, the heater usually needs to be operated twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. During the more moderate seasons, or in moderate climates, the heater may need to be operated only once. These heaters are not only good sources of heat, but have wood-burning efficiencies of 80 to 90 percent

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Brick Ovens

 "Why are more and more people investing in outdoor brick ovens? Well, brick ovens combine aesthetic value with functionality. Plus you don’t need to own a huge yard for a brick oven. Finally, brick ovens are so widely viewed as wonderful additions to a yard that installing one is sure to boost your property’s value –- an important consideration, should you ever wish to sell." -  Joe Raboine, President, Harmony Outdoor Living, Inc.,  

The dome of the oven is built with refractory cement or clay, and is designed to radiate the heat at the food from all directions. The smoke goes out through a flue like with a fireplace. The heat is regulated by the amount of wood used, and a brick oven that is properly insulated with a door can hold the heat at 350 degrees or more for up to 16 hours. Just about anything can be cooked in a wood fired brick oven – Many people cook roasts, hams, breads, pizza, etc. in their brick ovens. To children it is dynamic, and it's fun to be a part of. To them it is like taking part in an art project that they can eat

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