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Post by cappuccino1964 on Jun 16, 2016 19:08:12 GMT
Hi pizza fans, I recently bought a wood fired oven and a stand as per picture.( I have a 1 M stainless steel chimney but didn't put it on for the pic and I used the packing crate to make the wood storage shelf! I hired a counterbalanced floor crane from Brandon Tool Hire for £116 as oven weighs 450KG.)
I live in a smokeless zone and not wanting to upset anybody or get fined I called the council to check what was allowed. My oven isn't on the exempt list and the guy from the council was sort of helpful in that he agreed with me as long as I'm using a smokeless fuel I should be ok, he even admitted that you will get a small amount of smoke but as long as its Defra approved, I would be ok.
My problem is now looking at the Defra site the fuel logs seem to be the best option but they don't all say if they can be used for cooking. some say not suitable for BBQ'S so I'm assuming their not for cooking. Have found some in Homebase ( La Hascienda) that are suitable and on the list but they are not cheap at £2.99 each. Have read about Verdo briquettes which work out quite reasonable from Home Bargains at £2.76 for 6 and a guy had been cooking with them no problem but they are not on the list. I don't want to be breaking any laws, as I told the man from the council, I just want to cook some pizza's and relax with friends and family, in essence my oven is no different than a BBQ and it works the same way as a Jamie Oliver oven, which are allowed to burn kiln dried wood as long as its under 20% moisture. As he pointed out though yours is not on the "Approved list".
My dilemma is what to use and where to find it at reasonable prices, I really enjoy cooking and regularly use my gas BBQ weather permitting, but having the oven was a bit of a childhood dream and now I'm just worried about using it.
Any help advice, tips would be really helpful.
Many thanks,
Cappuccino.
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Post by simon on Jun 16, 2016 20:56:51 GMT
The smokeless zones apply to 'in house combustion', like fireplaces or some sort of internal oven, boiler or some such. The rules don't apply to an outdoor pizza oven. So burn some seasoned wood and have fun. Government Rules Here |
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Post by cappuccino1964 on Jun 16, 2016 21:15:39 GMT
The smokeless zones apply to 'in house combustion', like fireplaces or some sort of internal oven, boiler or some such. The rules don't apply to an outdoor pizza oven. So burn some seasoned wood and have fun. Government Rules Here |
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Post by cappuccino1964 on Jun 16, 2016 21:19:05 GMT
Ok Thanks I've copied that page and will use the seasoned wood that came with it then. Cheers will finish seasoning the oven weather permitting and start using it.
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Post by chas on Jun 19, 2016 9:08:17 GMT
... allowed to burn kiln dried wood as long as its under 20% moisture. As he pointed out though yours is not on the "Approved list".
My dilemma is what to use and where to find it at reasonable prices, I really enjoy cooking and regularly use my gas BBQ weather permitting, but having the oven was a bit of a childhood dream and now I'm just worried about using it.
Any help advice, tips would be really helpful.
Many thanks,
Cappuccino.
Three 'wood' things, really: b look for a source of seasoned hardwood 'woodburner' logs in your area. Dependant on whether you can cut and transport yourself or have them delivered ready logged (and maybe already split down a bit) they should cost from the price of a bottle of wine to about £80 a ton. Filling station/Homebase logs are a very expensive way to buy. Verdo products will contain much softwood - not best for cooking. Nothing 'pine' is. 20% moisture is 'delivery' content and a handicap. You can buy a moisture meter for less than 20quid on eBay and for fun and education, take readings. You want dry wood, pref zero% or close. I split 'normal' seasoned woodturner logs (ash, oak, birch, beech, cherry) at about 15% down into a mix of smaller sizes and store in bakers trays indoors to get dry ahead of an oven session. Wood stored under the oven in one of those handy wood stores we all have will draw moisture from the atmosphere and even if it was dry when put there, will be at 15% or so by the time of your next burn. It can re-hydrate, just to annoy you. Cheers, Chas |
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Post by cappuccino1964 on Jun 20, 2016 18:17:54 GMT
Cheers Chas,it's all a bit confusing and the rules don't seem to be laid out clearly on the government site regarding the use of outdoor ovens and fuel.
Thanks for advice though. Just wish this weather would do one so I can use it ☺
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