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Pat Murphy
True to me; Mother, Wife, Friend, Environmentalist; Living comfortably; Being warm; Knowing what's enough; Chair of WFQA (Irish wood fuel quality assurance scheme)
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did you know?
We all talk about Carbon Tax… Those of us who use fossil fuels to power and heat our homes know to the “cent” the amount of the increase on May 1st. and what it means to our budget. But do … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon, carbon cycle, carbon neutral, carbon tax, climate, firewood, fossil, fuel, heat, pellet, tax, WFQA, wood, wood pellet
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wood …the natural answer
Originally posted on Pat's Blog:
Things to consider when using wood as a fuel One of the most common mistakes people make is to burn green, non-seasoned wood. Green wood can contain up to 75% moisture, a figure that…
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Tagged carbon, carbon cycle, dust mites pollution, fuel, pellet, smartheat, tax, WFQA, wood, wood pellet
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Wellys and Wood in Wexford!
On Wednesday I attended the National Ploughing Championships in New Ross in Wexford. Wet gear, jeans, wellys, and a big smile on my face all I needed for the day. What can I say about the ploughing that hasn’t already … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon, Department of Agriculture, energy efficient, firewood, forestry, heat, pellet, quality. assurance, WFQA, wood, wood briquettes, wood chip, wood pellet
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…to the burning question?
Scared by the rising cost of home heating oil? You are not alone. More and more people are becoming concerned about the cost of heating their homes. And no wonder. The chart shows how the cost of heating oil has … Continue reading
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Tagged boiler, buffer tank, calorific value, carbon, carbon neutral, firewood, fuel, gasification, heat, heating oil, Kerosene, temperature, warm, WFQA, wood
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cold women need warm hearths
In my last post, I mentioned that I need heat. I am a cold woman! So, if asked what is my favourite item in my home, I will reply, without hesitation “Monica”! Monica Pellet Stove by Ravelli Monica is … Continue reading
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Tagged calorific value, carbon, carbon cycle, carbon neutral, family, flame, fuel, heat, home, pellet, quality, temperature, WFQA, wood, wood pellet
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wood …the natural answer
Things to consider when using wood as a fuel One of the most common mistakes people make is to burn green, non-seasoned wood. Green wood can contain up to 75% moisture, a figure that has a considerable effect on the … Continue reading
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Tagged calorific value, carbon, firewood, fuel, heat, home, wood
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