* moisture content is indicative
Hotties 4 Pack Bundle (20 logs)






Hotties 4 Pack Bundle (20 logs)
Hotties XL provide a warm, inviting flame with long-lasting heat. Made from 100% renewable materials like compressed sawdust and wood chips, they’re easy to light and leave behind very little ash, helping to keep your stove and chimney cleaner for longer.
5 XL Hotties = 10 Standard Hotties
Suitable for:

Log burners

Firepits

Chimineas

Pizza ovens
Hotties XL FAQs
Everything you need to know about Wood Fuel Direct products:
How to light a fire using hotties:
1. Break into smaller pieces to fit into stove
Hotties XL are larger in size than original Hotties Heat Logs, so breaking down into smaller sizes is recommended.
2. Arrange pieces in stove with ignite fire lighter in the middle
Supplement this with kindling if required
3. Ignite fire and enjoy
Light firelighter and open any airflow controls to allow the fire to start quickly
Are Hotties XL better value than ordinary wood logs?
Traditional wood logs are often sold in cubic metres. This is because it is difficult to compare weight due to the variation in moisture content, which affects heat output. The tables below show that wood logs need to be very low in both cost and moisture to compete with Hotties XL:

Hotties XL vs. Traditional Firewood
Hotties XLTotal Heat Output 5,250 kWh/kg | Kiln Dried Wood LogsTotal Heat Output 3,980 kWh/kg | Seasoned Wood LogsTotal Heat Output 3,400 kWh/kg | |||
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Hardwood | Softwood | Hardwood | Softwood | ||
Price | £549.99 | £385 | £575 | £300 | £443 |
Moisture Content | Around 8% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
Heat Output | 5.25 kWh/kg | 3.98 kWh/kg | 3.98 kWh/kg | 3.40 kWh/kg | 3.40 kWh/kg |
Cost per tonne | £549 | £458 | £682 | £356 | £526 |
Hotties XL vs. Other Fuels
Fresh Wood | Seasoned Wood | Hotties XL | Coal | Heating Oil | |
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Moisture Content % | 50 | 15-20 | 8** | 6 | Negligible |
Heat Output (per kWh/kg) | 2.23 | 3.98 | 5.25 | 7.70 | 11.80 |
Ash Residue % | 1.15 - 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 - 1.0 | 6.75 | 0 |
Origin/Enviro. impact | Woodlands | Woodlands | Recycled | Mining | Drilling/Refining |