We’re sure you’ve seen all kinds of heat log brands on your daily travels. There’s heat logs from Lidl, heat logs from Tesco, Fuel Express have their own heat logs, Zip are at it, Homefire is big in the heat log game and let’s not forget Hotties heat logs and Lekto’s hardwood heat logs. Phew that was exhausting. The rhetorical point we are making here is that, with so much choice out there, it can be hard to find the right heat log for you. We’re not here to tell you about other brands: you can do the research yourself. We’re here to tell you about Big K Heat Logs and exactly why they are little logs of loveliness. Before we get into the breakdown, let’s refresh our minds on all things heat logs. Please note that we cannot give you a time to expect your delivery. If you call us on the morning of your delivery, we can give you an estimated time frame. Smokeless fuels are environmentally friendly because they emit 80% less smoke and 25% less carbon dioxide than regular charcoal or wood. Our individually wrapped instant light fire logs will make sitting around the fire a cosy and clean affair. Each log is made from recycled wax and sawdust with a super low internal moisture level. What’s more you don’t need any firelighters or kindling to get these bad boys blazing. Simply light the wrapper and enjoy a 2-hour long burn time. These fire logs can be used in your stove, open fire, fire pit or bonfire. They are completely safe to light, especially because they don’t give out sparks or embers when being fired up. The mould acts like an enforcer of consistency, in the sense that it gives each log the same uniform shape and density. Think replicated consistency and quality here people. All these elements come together to give you more control of your burn, as the burn beviour of each log is similar and predictable. Heat logs are definitely for the control freaks!

If you have a cast-iron pot or pan that has not gotten enough attention from you over the years, a fire pit BBQ grill will surely give it purpose. Use your iron pot to cook up stews, curries or even a one-pot pasta dish of your liking. This will be similar to cooking on your gas stove with the unmistakable charm of cooking outdoors on an open fire. Make sure you find a suitable place for your pot to rest over the fire to avoid spillovers. Well that was an info dump of Wikileaks-esque proportions. What we’re saying is that you should now have a super-solid foundation of knowledge when it comes to log burners. You blog. See you on the flipside! Our Heat Logs are ideal for use in fireplaces, stoves and log burners, as they deliver a whoppingly high heat output with minimal smoke and ash – keeping all your kit nice and clean. Are you ready for the best part? Every log has an internal moisture of only 8% meaning super soaring temperatures. Plus there’s no sparking or spitting, making them a perfect match for home heating. While most people have heard of kiln dried or seasoned logs, instant light fire logs are less well known. So, we’re here to set the record straight with 5 great reasons why instant light fire logs could be the perfect fuel for you this winter. 1. They’re easier to light These fire logs are environmentally friendly because they are made from a by-product of wood itself. Also (due to the manufacturing process) compressed sawdust fire logs burn in a more controlled manner, meaning that you use less fuel overall.These Instant Light Firelogs are manufactured from compressed sawdust, making them environmentally friendly and suitable for smoke control areas. Try them today to make your fire easier and cleaner. Product Details: Moving from the great outdoors to the arguably comfier indoors – let’s look at indoor fires. Ah yes, it’s simple to light something on fire, especially if you have pyrotechnical inclinations. But you don’t want to compromise all your worldly possessions, so lighting a fire indoors should come with a clear note of caution – and responsible handling throughout the process. Whatever your Yuletide plans, a roaring fire in the hearth is sure to add to the ambience. Whether you’re hosting a big party or just snuggling up with the family, a real wood fire is a perfect way to warm your home and create a gorgeously cosy atmosphere. At Big K, we’re all about helping you to make the perfect fire in your home. However you use winter fuel; in your wood burning stove or fireplace, or if you’re burning in a garden chiminea or fire pit, we’re here to guide you so you can make an informed decision on the best kind of wood to use in your home. Versatility is key. You can use these compressed fire logs in literally any stove, fireplace, fire pit, chiminea or wood stove. You can also mix and match these fire logs with any logs for fire or firewood – giving you the best of both worlds. Each uniform fire log consistently gives around 2 hours of burn time, so you can decide how many logs to use based on how much time you want to keep your fire roaring. No more worrying about whether the wood you’re using is similar to your last batch, or trying to compare the sizes of logs to choose the precise one for your needs. It’s easy to predict and plan your fire with instant light logs. This means you’ll end up wasting less wood, too, so it’s better for the environment and your wallet.

Igniting an instant light fire log is as simple as lighting the wrapper and that’s it…no seriously that’s really it. Another innovative method to cook in your fire pit is the rotisserie or spit roasting method. For this, you need to skewer your desired cut of meat on a long metal rod known as the spit. This metal rod is mounted on top of the fire, suspended between 2 supporting pillars on either side of the fire pit. The best results are achieved if you could rotate this spit and the meat along with it for slow, even cooking. This makes the meat tender and succulent with a hint of smoky flavour as a bonus. Listen up; there’s no need to get your Googz on and search ‘wood for log burner’ or ‘log burner fuel’. Just head over to bigkproducts.co.uk and you’ll find all the wood you could possibly ned to feed your log burning beast. Feast your peep holes on our range and see for yourself.

Our ranking system The TopChoice.co.uk Team selects top-of-the-line items from a wide selection and conducts rigorous evaluations on almost all the products available on the internet. We rank each product based on how well it matches our criteria. Plus, if you’re using instant light fire logs alongside other fuel for your fire, you can simply place the fire log on the fire and use it to help getting your other fuels started too. 2. Less mess, cleaner to handle Ok baby steps to begin with guys and gals. Log burners (AKA wood burners) are super nifty heating and cooking appliances. They burn wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel. Once we ignite the fuel in the log burner, heat is released and used for different reasons. Ok you don’t need to read your stove a bed time story. You just need to keep it in tip top shape for optimal performance – thinking shifting logs about and cleaning ash pans. Not up for that? An electric log burner will sort you out. Same heat. No hassle. Whether you are using fire logs, fire pit wood logs or regular logs – the principles of fire lighting remain they same. These are fundamentals hat have stood the test of trend and time: basic pillars of process that bring guaranteed incendiary success.

The answer is no. But here comes the caveat. Installing a log burner will be more complex without a chimney. This is because you might need to install a twin wall flue system via the roof or wall.

Light in an instant; No kindling or firelighters required; Suitable for open fires, wood stoves and chimeneas Next up, we’ve got something for the kings and queens of convenience. We’re talking to the peeps that like thing nice and breezy. And by nice and breezy we mean maximum results for minimum input. Introducing the Big K Instant Light Fire log. Imagine a heat log made from recycled sawdust and wood – all wrapped up. All you need to do is light the wrapper and your fire is good to go. No kindling. No firelighters. No fuss. Have you ever pressed pause on the daily vortex and looked at a pencil? It’s basic, unassuming and yet highly functional. We obtain so much from something so simple. We think log burners are cut from a similar cloth. These hardworking feats of engineering heat our homes, cook our food and even provide an aesthetic flourish to our interiors. Sure log burners aren’t the epitome of glam – unlike the classic fireplace for example – but they do have functional value. This is what counts in our book. It’s time to get up close and personal with log burners. Add a layer of small logs of about 4 cm, and then one or two layers of kindling. Remember that air is important – approx. 1 cm between the pieces of wood is the perfect spacing. The planet enjoys a smaller carbon footprint. Lovely log burners possess a lower carbon output; meaning we use a smaller amount of energy to harvest wood compared to the mining of fossil fuels like coal.