Ecoblocks compared to
Ecoblocks are a natural and environmentally friendly fuel, which consists of no other substances or additives but pure wood.
Ecoblocks compared to Firewood
Ecoblocks contain only ~ 9% water compared to dried firewood in is natural form, which contains 25% to 30%.
Ecoblocks are also denser then most naturally occurring firewood, so you burn fewer Ecoblocks than natural firewood to achieve the same heat output.
Ecoblocks burn safely without sparks or spitting unlike firewood.
Ecoblocks take less storage space and are stored easier than firewood due to shape.
Ecoblocks radiate more heat on a weight for weight basis then natural firewood.
Ecoblocks have 90% of the mass of the log available for useful heat leaving only 1% ash residue. (9% water)
Ecoblocks are quick to light, easy to burn and highly heat efficient.
Ecoblocks compared to Peat Briquettes
Ecoblocks are CO2 neutral while peat briquettes add this greenhouse gas to the atmosphere.
Ecoblocks are made from waste material that would otherwise go to landfill sites or be burned in an uncontrolled manner.
Ecoblocks are a renewable energy source, the peat supply will be exhausted in 2030.
Ecoblocks have a heat value per ton of approximately 5004 kWh only slightly less then Peat Briquettes at 5362 kWh.
Ecoblocks have a 1% ash residue, Peat Briquette have a 5% ash residue.
Ecoblocks compared to Coal
Ecoblocks are CO2 neutral while coal adds this greenhouse gas to the atmosphere.
Ecoblocks are made from waste material that would otherwise go to landfill sites or burned in an uncontrolled manner.
Ecoblocks are a renewable energy source, the coal supply will be exhausted in 2070.
Ecoblocks is classed as a smokeless fuel and has less ash residue 1%, coal 10%~25%.
Ecoblocks have a heat value per ton of approximately 5004 kWh only slightly less then Brown Coal at 5763 kWh.
Ecoblocks compared to Natural Gas
Ecoblocks are CO2 neutral while Natural Gas adds this greenhouse gas to the atmosphere.
Ecoblocks are made from waste material that would otherwise go to landfill sites or burned in an uncontrolled manner.
Ecoblocks are a renewable energy source, the Natural Gas supply will be exhausted in 2070. The supply of 80% of the Natural Gas is via a single pipeline from Scotland, if this pipeline is damaged via terrorist or natural causes the Gas supply with be restricted for 10 to 15 weeks.
Where can I use them?
Ecoblocks are Environmentally Friendly, smokeless fuel, with a low ash content of 1%, you can use this ash as a garden fertilizer.
Ecoblocks meet the European standards for Bio-fuels and are 100% IRISH made.
Ecoblocks can be burnt in any fireplace, stove or range where coal, peat or wood is used.
Ecoblocks will burn with other forms of solid fuel.
Ecoblocks don’t spit or spark.
Ecoblocks will start to burn easily and quickly. Will light from firelights, kindling or twisted paper.
Ecoblocks burn with a high flame so don’t over fill the fireplace or stove. They expand when burning so allow space for this expansion.
Don’t poke at the Ecoblocks when burning, as this will reduce burning time.
Source: SEI domestic fuels comparison of energy costs 1st December 2004 & various Web sites.