Use only the fuel types approved by the appliance manufacturer. The multi-fuel label does not override model instructions or local smoke-control rules.
Coal, Heat Logs and Kindling for Solid-Fuel Fires
MacBlair's fuel category lists smokeless coal, other coal products, heat logs, kiln-dried ash and oak hardwood logs, and kindling. These are different fuels for different appliances and lighting stages, within the wider heating range.
Check the stove or open-fire manual before choosing a bag. A multi-fuel appliance may accept more than one fuel, but the approved list is model-specific. Dry hardwood logs burn more cleanly than wet wood; kindling helps start the fire, while manufactured heat logs and coal products have their own handling and air-control guidance. Follow local smoke-control rules.
Buying by weight alone can hide the practical difference between a 20kg bag of coal and a crate of logs. Consider storage space, frequency of use and how the fuel will stay dry after delivery. Keep the flue swept and the room ventilated. Other home-heating products are in the boiler range, but they use an entirely different fuel system.
Stove Fuel FAQ's
Kindling consists of small dry pieces used to light a fire. Heat logs are manufactured fuel intended for the main burn where the appliance permits them.
Lower moisture content makes logs easier to light and reduces smoke and tar compared with wet wood. Check moisture guidance in the stove manual.
No. Check the appliance’s approved fuels and local rules. Some stoves require manufactured smokeless fuel rather than ordinary coal.
Keep it dry, identified and away from ignition sources. Protect bags or logs from rain while allowing the airflow recommended for wood storage.