The Paper Log Compactor for Free Heating.
The fireplace fires are very nice.
But it's not just the logs that blaze. There is also the price of wood!
I know a practical and ingenious trick to heat myself for free at home. I am using a paper log compactor.
The log compactor, also called briquette press, used to collect old newspapers and make logs for the fireplace.
How to do
1. Take 1 to 4 newspapers.
2. Soak them in water.
3. Place them in the log compactor.
4. Squeeze the 2 handles to drain the water.
5. Wait a few days for the log to dry completely.
Results
And there you have it, you have made economical logs of paper with your old newspapers :-)
The big advantage of these paper briquettes,is that we can keep 6 to 12 months dry.
The log compactor is an ingenious solution for save on wood and heating by reusing old newspapers.
Be aware that the reconstituted paper logs with the log compactor will get you close to 2 hours combustion. Not bad is not it ?
Last tip, the calorific value of these paper logs is much greater than that of dry wood or charcoal, with around 4000 Kcal.
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