Burning Eucalyptus

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Burning Eucalyptus

Postby Ricasso » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:58 am

... another question. Sorry newbie here.

Does anyone have any experience of burning Eucalyptus wood? I have read mixed theories. As it's an oily wood, some say it creates a lot of creosote in the flue/chimney that, I'm told, is impossible to remove as opposed to regular creosote from burning traditional wood.

The thing is, I have a supply but don't want to clog up my flue with inflammable creosote!!
I ask because some say that as long as it's well seasoned, it's ok but others say - stay well clear! Just wondering if anyone has any experience of burning it themselves..

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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby ValL » Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:29 am

Many years ago when I had my wood burner it was recommended if you wanted to burn eucalyptus then first make sure your chimney is clean and complete. Season the logs for a minimum of 2 years then hope ! Basically our log man was not in favour of it at all.

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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby country boy » Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:01 am

We use it mixed with olive and it's fine. Burns well.

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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby Ricasso » Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:21 pm

Thank you both. I wondered if we could do that. Mix it with another wood.
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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby Gasman » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:38 pm

We use almost exclusively eucalyptus in our wood burning stove. Never had any problems over the 10 years here.
I have heard that there is a difference between white eucalyptus and black eucalyptus, but couldn't tell you which we have around here ... it is grown industrially for celulose production and bio-mass pellets - if they are using it for pellets I can't see a problem for a wood burning stove ... perhaps others can advise on that

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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby Lyric » Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:49 pm

The Instruction book for my wood burner specifically excludes Eucalyptus as a wood to be burnt citing an explosion risk.

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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby peteroldracer » Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:58 pm

I certainly would not use eucalyptus wood before it has been cut for a couple of years. The oil needs to dry out before you burn the wood.
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Re: Burning Eucalyptus

Postby Ricasso » Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:50 am

Thanks everyone. It seems that possibly the jury's out on this one. Maybe it's best to make sure it's well seasoned and then mix it with other wood when burning.

Thanks all for sharing your knowledge/experiences...
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