We usually recommend that trees are felled in the winter and the wood for chipping is left to dry during the spring and summer, then chipped in early autumn. For the best results, especially if the wood is to be stored for any length of time, it should be protected from rain. If you follow these recommendations, you can usually reduce the moisture level to around 20-30%. The lower the moisture level, the greater the heating value of the wood chips which means consumption can be kept to a minimum.

A GOTFire wood chip burner works very well in combination with solar panels since the burner has an ignition and extinction function. If the solar panels do not provide enough heat on a cloudy day, the wood chip burner is activated and ensures sufficient heat. One thing you should bear in mind if the burner is inactive for any length of time - in the summer for instance - the under-pressure in the chimney might disappear, which could mean that you have to install a chimney fan that is activated at the same time as the burner.

Yes you can, since the burner has an ignition and extinction function. If you install a control unit for the tanks at the same time as the wood chip burner, you will achieve a high level of efficiency when the burner is operating since it is active for longer periods with fewer starts. You should bear in mind that the accumulator tanks should be very well insulated; a tank with standard insulation can give off quite a lot of radiant heat which often goes to waste.

If you do not have access to storage space of your own, it might a good alternative to choose one of the larger GOTFire stores if you have a wood chip supplier in the area.

In each individual case, you should take into account the cost and the space available for a larger store when choosing the best alternative.