Biomass Heating does not have
to be expensive or complicated
AFS Biomass offers end-to-end solution
for renewable or green energy systems
to businesses, institutions and homes.
From initial design and planning,
right through to installation and on
going maintenance, our service is truly
holistic.
We design, supply, install and maintain
complete biomass boiler systems for
commercial, domestic
and district heating applications (where
several buildings are heated
by a single boiler).
We pride ourselves on good advice,
on our service, and the efficient, no
nonsense installation of the right system
for the job. We can provide everything
you need from retro-fit systems to
bespoke energy centres, from fuel stores
to fuel supply.
Our biomass boilers will integrate
with any existing heating systems,
including under floor heating, domestic
hot water and with other renewables
such as solar.
Why Biomass?
In a heating context,
"Biomass" is the
name given to
organic material that
can be used as fuel.
The new generation
of "multi-fuel"
biomass boilers
supplied by AFS are
up to 96% efficient
and can burn wood
logs, wood pellets,
wood chips, cereals and miscanthus.
There are many good reasons for
using Biomass Fuel
Biomass is sustainable, renewable,
virtually carbon neutral and offers
CO2 savings of up to 96%, compared
to heating oil. (Source; Biomass Energy
Centre)
Biomass is cheaper than fossil fuel.
Wood pellets are 25-30% cheaper than
heating oil and wood chip is 40-50%
cheaper. (Source; Biomass Energy
Centre)
Buying biomass fuel locally reduces
the environmental impact of transport,
helps your local economy, provides
local business opportunities and
rural jobs.
Excellent return on investment,
especially if replacing electricity,
heating oil or LPG.
"Thinning" - the selective harvesting
of a forest's annual growth - not only
provides biomass fuel, but is necessary
to improve the growth rate of trees and
to support biodiversity.
Woodland, forestry and agriculture
provide the population with leisure and
recreation opportunities.
Less woody biomass going to landfill
means less methane and reduced CO2
emissions.
Biomass ash is full of nutrients, so
makes great compost for your garden.
Wipe Out
for Weeds
Consider the alternative to spraying
weeds and you could be looking at a
fast and far more cost-effective method
of wiping them out. The concept of
weedwiping was developed in New
Zealand in the 1970’s and it offers a
controlled method of targeting weeds.
A weedkiller chemical is coated onto
a carpet roller which is wiped across
the weeds, applying chemical to the
underside of the leaf. It’s an ideal
method for paddock, pasture and
turfcare, using much less chemical
than spraying and, as it targets the
vulnerable undersidepart of the weed
leaf, it hits it where it hurts without
killing grass or clover. The Wessex
Weedwiper attaches to a standard
ball hitch on an ATV, UTV or 4 x 4
and comprises a unique roller carpet
mounted on a sturdy mainframe.
There’s a large wheel at each end, one
of which drives the roller rotation and
the roller runs in the opposite direction
to the travel of the Rotowiper to allow
thorough coating of the underside of the
leaf. The machine is height adjustable to
ensure all weed types and growth stages
are catered for. A reliable pump transfers
chemical from the tank to the carpet,
coating it evenly and thoroughly to
ensure the weed receives the right amount
of lethal chemical. To see the flow of
chemical being applied to the carpet
roller Wessex recommend adding a small
amount of foam, such as Deva foam, to
the chemical tank, allowing the operator
a visual aid to regulate the am