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HEIZFUXX® carries three common pressed shapes: RUF, Nestro and PiniKay. They are pressed from dried wood shavings under high pressure, with the natural lignin in the wood acting as a binder. This means they need no chemical additives and burn evenly and cleanly.

PiniKay briquettes are recognisable by the hole in the middle. It ensures particularly good air circulation and an intense flame. Thanks to the high pressing pressure they are also very dimensionally stable and ideal for quick heating up.

RUF briquettes are block-shaped and burn calmly and evenly with long-lasting embers. They are particularly suitable for constant heating over a longer period. Nestro briquettes are usually round and offer similar burning behaviour to RUF, but are considered slightly more versatile.

To light the fire, first build a stable flame with kindling, wood wool or firelighter cubes. Only add wood briquettes once there is a sufficient bed of embers. This way they ignite optimally and develop their full heating power.

Make sure to place the briquettes in the stove so that air can circulate well. Loose stacking improves combustion and ensures even heat output.

The air supply plays a decisive role: at the start it should be wide open so the fire gets going quickly. Once the briquettes are burning well, the air supply can be reduced. This extends the burn time and releases the heat evenly.

Correct storage is just as important. Wood briquettes should always be kept dry, as moisture significantly reduces their heating performance.

Wood briquettes generally burn considerably longer than classic firewood. The reason is their high density and very low moisture content. While firewood often contains residual moisture, wood briquettes are heavily compressed and consist of almost dry wood fibres. This ensures even, slow combustion with a long ember phase.

Firewood, on the other hand, ignites faster and offers a beautiful flame, but usually burns more quickly. Softer species such as spruce or pine burn down faster, while hardwood such as beech or oak lasts longer but usually still does not match the burn time of wood briquettes.

Wood briquettes impress with a significantly higher calorific value than classic firewood. The reason is their high density and very low moisture content. While firewood often still contains residual moisture, wood briquettes are technically dried and pressed under high pressure.

Firewood, on the other hand, scores with a more natural flame and is particularly suited to the classic fireplace fire.

Softwood briquettes are pressed fuels made from conifers such as spruce, fir, pine or poplar. Compared to hardwood these species are less dense, so softwood briquettes have a slightly lower energy density. In return they offer other decisive advantages when heating.

Because they develop high heat particularly quickly, they are ideal for lighting a fireplace or stove.

Calorific value

This indicates how much energy is in the briquette. The higher the calorific value, the more heat you get from the same material. So look for values as high as possible for efficient use.

Burn time

It determines how long a briquette gives off even heat. Products with a long burn time are ideal for constant heating, while fast-burning variants are particularly good for lighting.

Ash content

High-quality wood briquettes leave only little residue. A low ash content means less cleaning and cleaner combustion.

Heating behaviour

Hardwood briquettes burn longer and more evenly, while softwood briquettes generate heat faster and are ideal for lighting. A combination of both provides maximum flexibility in everyday use.