The Eco Paper Log Maker

http://www.downthelane.net - How to use the eco logmaker using newspaper and junk mail etc.

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[richardtheroomy]

I guess that works on the same principle as a storage heater? Good idea.

[richardtheroomy]

Hi. They say any paper but I tend to only use newspaper. I would tend to say just some shiny paper, but not all. You can dry them whenever you like, it's just easier to find a place to dry them quicker in the warmer month's. Some who make them in winter, put them in a Water Boiler Cupboard or by a radiator. Just have to watch the safety issue. Cheers

[richardtheroomy]

Agreed Venezualantree that you can make them at home, but most need quite a bit of making of press's etc. and we're not all great DIYers. I would disagree these are rubbish though. I've used mine with great success for 4 years now. Cheers

[richardtheroomy]

Hi - I'd put it on the compost heap if you have one, it would be the same as putting newspaper on and most would just evaporate anyway. Or pour it on your bonfire area, it'll dry off and you'd be burning your paper waste anyway? Richard

[richardtheroomy]

Hi, there was a message here earlier about Bleach being dangerous, but it appears to have gone? I think the amount which is suggested (I don't use it myself) would do no harm. It is weeks before these are dry and by then anything would have evaporated anyways and there's the point that bleach is used a lot by many cleaners etc. to no ill effect.. I had a look at quite a few types and on two instructions they mention to add it..

[richardtheroomy]

Hi,

For cardboard and more glossy paper, the secret is in the length of time you soak it really and tearing it up into smaller pieces will help.

On my open fire I got one log to burn for just over an hour. In the Rayburn, about two if you set it right.

The secret there is to wait for the fire to go down before you put them on, thus not letting it off straight into flames if you catch my drift.

The hardest work is preparation !

[MrDaddio34]

you should use your press in a way that lets the excess water drain back into the storage container

[chelzt11]

if anyone wants to order one of these they are $49.90 + 9.90 p&h QLD Australia only at this stage. email 4132QLD@gmail.com

[bhaydenca]

how long do these logs burn for? If compared to wood, would it burn as long, or twice as fast 2:1? Thanks folks

[jeph4life]

@OcalaBrew i find it extremely difficult to understand the mans speech because of the mans speech!

[GradyWhite2007]

Who's we?

[TheZielonyy]

karol strasburger hehe

[BeepBeepBoing]

@Dav123xyz What I meant was .. it makes such a dense mass it takes ages to dry, spoke with other people and they make theirs this time of year and through to spring, allow to dry all spring summer and autumn, ready for next winter, so that how I do it now.

[Dav123xyz]

@BeepBeepBoing saw dust isn't a good idea then?

[WoodBClayMaster]

if you shred up the paper first (crosscut) then soak in water, you might have better results.