The
Solid Fuel Association is the official body representing
the solid fuel industry in the UK. We are funded by
the solid fuel producers (including wood fuel), fuel
distributors, appliance manufacturers and retailers.
Our key aims are to promote greater awareness of the
benefits of solid fuel heating among the general public
and to encourage both safety in use and best installation
practice for the domestic solid fuel and wood burning
sector.
We are responsible for protection of the consumer through
the Approved Coal Merchant and Approved Wood Fuel Merchant
Schemes and our advice services are freely available
to both consumers and the trade.
Operating
as a centre of expertise, the Solid Fuel Association
has become the recognised authority on all matters concerning
solid fuels both for domestic consumers and professionals
such as heating installers and architects. In order
to continue to provide our unique service, we are grateful
for the support of our members.
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SFA
Training Courses :
The SFA currently offer solid fuel awareness courses
for installers in Scotland.
Supporters
of the SFA:
FUEL
PRODUCERS & WHOLESALERS
Choosing the right fuel for your heating appliance ensures
excellent performance and economic usage. The LINKS
page of our website gives details of fuel producers
and wholesalers. ... more
APPLIANCE
MANUFACTURERS
From an open fire to a boiler providing central heating
there is a solid fuel system to meet your needs. Our
website gives details of a range of appliances manufacturers. ... more
APPLIANCE
RETAILERS
The new generation of solid fuel appliances give you
the versatility to control your home heating. Our LINKS
page gives details of appliance retailers. ... more
LATEST NEWS ITEMS
GET READY FOR CE MARKING - On the 1st of July, the Construction
Products Directive is replaced by the Construction
Products Regulation.
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SAFETY BULLETIN REGARDING CHARCOAL GRILL OVENS
- In July last year, we issued
a warning about the potential dangers from barbecues
and in particular, the fact that coals that
appear to be dead can still emit dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes.
... more
GUIDE TO WOOD AND MULTIFUEL PART 3 - THE DANGERS OF
BURNING UNSEASONED WOOD
- Burning unseasoned
logs can result in two very serious problems
associated with condensation in the chimney...
more
SPECIAL
SOLID FUEL FEATURE- PIZZA IN NEW YORK
- In the early days,
American pizza was always cooked using coal
which Italian immigrants found the most cost-effective
...
more
GUIDE TO WOOD
AND MULTIFUEL PART 2- PREPARATION OF FIREWOOD
- Trees vary enormously
in moisture content when felled. In summer,
up to 65% of the weight of newly felled timber
can be water....
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