Solid Mineral Fuels

Part 3 - Wood, Biomass
& Solid Mineral Fuels
Solid Mineral Fuels
Solid Mineral Fuels
This section should be read in conjunction with Part 1 - Appliances Burning Solid Mineral Fuels & Wood. To ensure satisfactory
performance of domestic solid fuel appliances it is important to use fuels that are of a suitable type and size.
The solid mineral fuels listed below have been tested and approved by HETAS on behalf of the fuel producer. The testing and
approval combined with a quality assurance scheme enables the fuel to carry a HETAS approval logo for which the customer
should look. Petroleum coke is not recommended by HETAS for use on solid fuel burning appliances because its use can
result in serious damage to grates and other appliance components in the fuel bed area.
However, a number of products which contain petroleum coke or are blends of petroleum coke with other fuels have been
tested and approved. For these fuels approval is conditional on the manufacturer applying and maintaining stringent
product control. Some appliance manufacturers restrict the use of these fuels to appliances with high chrome or chrome
steel bottom grates, which may be supplied as an optional extra. Refer to manufacturers instructions for additional advice.
The Approved Coal Merchants Scheme
The Approved Coal Merchants Scheme (ACMS) is the body recognised by Trading Standards as
the regulator for the coal trade. Members are fully trained and are committed to serving the
customer. All Approved Coal Merchants have agreed to abide by the Coal Trade Code which has
the following principles as a basis for honest and fair trading:•
Supply good quality Coal and Smokeless Fuel correctly described
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Ensure that packed fuels are marked with maximum information
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Ensure staff have a basic knowledge of the Retail Coal Trade
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Supply suitable fuels for particular appliances
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Investigate all consumer complaints properly
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Display a detailed and up to date price list
The Scheme is funded by the coal industry but has an Independent Chairman and area panels to help resolve consumer
complaints. Approved Coal Merchants display the blue and red logo on their delivery tickets and vehicles.
The HETAS official Guide is of great importance in ensuring that members of the ACMS can advise their customers correctly
on which fuels are suitable for their appliance. It is an integral part of the Home Study Course available to all merchants and
their staff.
Manufactured Smokeless Fuels
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Arigna Fuels Ltd
Arigna,
Carrick on Shannon,
Co. Roscommon, Ireland
Ecobrite
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 353 (0) 71 9646002
Fax: 353 (0) 71 9646016
Email: dave@arignafuels.ie
Web: www.arignafuels.ie
FLB001
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Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Solid Mineral Fuels
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Bord Na Mona Fuels Ltd
Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Ireland
Black Diamond
Premium Stove Fuel
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 00 353 45 439000
Email: info@bordnamonafuels.ie
Web: www.bordnamonafuels.ie
FLB024
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
CPL Industries
Westthorpe Fields Road
Killamarsh, Sheffield
S21 ITZ
Closed Appliances
INDUSTRIES
Homefire
FLB002
Homefire Ovals
FLB003
Phurnacite
FLB004
Ancit
FLB005
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Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01246 277001
Fax: 01246 212212
Web: www.coals2u.co.uk
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Manufactured Smokeless Fuels
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
CPL Industries
Westthorpe Fields Road
Killamarsh, Sheffield
S21 ITZ
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
INDUSTRIES
Taybrite
FLB006
Supertherm II
FLB007
Multiheat
FLB008
Briteheat
FLB009
Stoveheat Premium
FLB010
Ecoal 50
FLB025
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Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01246 277001
Fax: 01246 212212
Web: www.coals2u.co.uk
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Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Solid Mineral Fuels
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Tel: +371 67220052
Fax: +371 67220053
Email: euzemeuk@gmail.com
Web: www.euzeme.lv
EU Zeme Ltd
Lacplesa Street 48/50 – 19, Riga
Latvia
Hot Drops
FLB024
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
HouseFuel
Mickering Lane
Aughton
Lancashire L39 6SR
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 0800 505 3100
Fax: 0844 579 6956
Email: info@onlinecoal.co.uk
Web: www.onlinecoal.co.uk
HouseFuel
FLB026
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Maxibrite Ltd
Mwyndy Cross Industrial Estate,
Llantrisant
Mid Glamorgan CF72 8PN
Maxibrite
FLB012
Newflame
FLB013
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Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01443 224283
Fax: 01443 227085
Email: sales@maxibrite.co.uk
Web: www.maxibrite.co.uk
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Fuel Brand Name
Manufactured Smokeless Fuels
HETAS ID
Code
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Maxibrite Ltd
Mwyndy Cross Industrial Estate,
Llantrisant
Mid Glamorgan CF72 8PN
Newflame Plus
FLB014
Supacite
FLB015
Coalite
FLB016
Therma
FLB017
Cosycoke Briquette
FLB018
Extracite
FLB019
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01443 224283
Fax: 01443 227085
Email: sales@maxibrite.co.uk
Web: www.maxibrite.co.uk
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Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Solid Mineral Fuels
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Maxibrite Ltd
Mwyndy Cross Industrial Estate,
Llantrisant
Mid Glamorgan CF72 8PN
Coalite Ovals
Fuel Brand Name
Tel: 01443 224283
Fax: 01443 227085
Email: sales@maxibrite.co.uk
Web: www.maxibrite.co.uk
FLE003
HETAS ID
Code
HETAS Approved for use on;
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Monckton Coke & Chemical Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 25, Royston, Barnsley
South Yorkshire S71 4BE
Sunbrite Doubles
Gravity Feed
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Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01226 722601
Web: www.hsgplc.co.uk/monckton.aspx
FLB020
Note: More than usual firelighters may be needed to ignite this product.
Cosycoke
FLB021
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Oxbow Coal Ltd
Southern Way,
Immingham Dock
Immingham DN40 2NX
Pureheat
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Tel: 01469 577635
Fax:01469 572819
Email: mike.cusick@oxbow.com
Web: www.oxbow.com
FLB022
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Manufactured Smokeless Fuels
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Oxbow Coal Ltd
Southern Way,
Immingham Dock
Immingham DN40 2NX
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01469 577635
Fax:01469 572819
Email: mike.cusick@oxbow.com
Web: www.oxbow.com
Excel
FLB023
Newheat
FLB023
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Solid Mineral Fuels
Natural Smokeless Fuels
The following named natural smokeless fuels have achieved a high standard in performance tests for closed appliance
fuels conducted by HETAS LTD, and are generally approved as closed appliance fuels. To ensure safe operation when using
Anthracite Small Nuts on closed appliances, such as room heaters, it is necessary to make sure that high proportions of
undersize fuel and fines are not fed onto the firebed. The user should also consult the Appliance Manufacturer’s operating
instructions regarding the use of this size of fuel for his specific appliance.
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Open Fire
Closed Appliances
Celtic Energy Ltd
9 Beddau Way,
Castlegate Business Park
Caerphilly CF83 2AX
Tel: 02920 760990
Fax: 02920 760996
Email: info@coal.com
Web: www.coal.com
Black Diamond Grains
FLC002
Black Diamond Beans
FLC001
Onllwyn Gp 1 Large Nuts
FLC003
Onllwyn Gp 1 Small Nuts
FLC004
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Bituminous Coal
Bituminous Coal
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Open Fire
Closed
Appliances
Gravity Feed
Hargreaves Solid Fuels
8 Flemming Court, Whistler Drive
Glasshoughton, Castleford
WF10 5HW
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Tel: 01977 664770
Email: solidfuels@hsgplc.co.uk
Web: www.hargreavesservices.co.uk
Hatfield Trebles
FLD002
Hatfield Doubles
FLD003
Other Manufactured Fuels - Not Authorised by
Defra for Use in Smoke Control Areas
These fuels are manufactured briquettes and have been tested by HETAS Ltd as open fire OR closed appliance fuels.
They have been assessed for approval in terms of their heat output and overgrate and undergrate residues and have reached
a satisfactory level but have NOT been authorized by Defra as smokeless fuels able to be burned in Smoke Control Areas.
HETAS Approved for use on;
Fuel Brand Name
HETAS ID
Code
Open Fire
DJ Davies Fuels Ltd
Blaenau Fuel Depot
Pantyblodau Road, Blaenau Ammanford
Carmarthenshire. SA18 3BX
Closed
Appliances
Gravity Feed
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Tel: 01269 850224
Fax: 01269 851463
Email: info@djdaviesfuels.co.uk
Web: www.djdaviesfuels.co.uk
Uni-Log
FLE001
Firelite Briketts
FLE002
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Firelighters
Firelighters
Ease of lighting solid fuel fires is an important factor for consumers. HETAS has developed a standardised method by which
firelighters can be assessed for their performance when igniting a solid fuel fire to achieve an established and bright fire from
a cold start within an acceptable time period. Firelighters that are able to achieve the levels of performance required are
listed below and the manufacturers are entitled to display the HETAS Approved Product Logo.
It is important for safety reasons to abide by the manufacturer’s instructions at all times when using these products.
Approved Firelighters
Firelighter Brand Name
HETAS ID
code
Comments
Tel: 01829 741649
Email: enquiries@grenadier.co.uk
Web: www.grenadier.co.uk
Grenadier Firelighters Ltd
Unit 3c, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate, Great
Barrow, Chester, CH3 7JS
Grenadier Electric Firelighter
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Results of tests indicate performance classified as
excellent
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