A fireplace is considered effective in design and efficient in terms of power. It has not disappeared from the shelves and catalogs of heating units in the 21st century. In the manufacture, cast iron or steel, marble or tiles are used and special technologies are used. The efficiency of fireplaces has increased and the appearance has changed in comparison with the models of the Renaissance. A gas fireplace is a solution that has supplanted the wood and electricity models into the background. He is credited with being economical and hassle-free installation.
Gas is an inexpensive and versatile fuel. They are used to heat country houses, summer cottages, since this type of fuel is cheaper and eliminates the laborious procurement of firewood or coal.
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Wood-burning fireplaces are considered classics among the variety of heating devices. The decline in sales is due to the emergence of a solution that eliminates the need to procure firewood, fuel brackets, waste time on kindling and careful observation of work to prevent fire hazardous situations. Due to the release of hazardous substances into the environment and an efficiency of 15-20%, wood-burning fireplaces are losing ground. Russians choose gas. They have no weaknesses: fire hazard, difficulties in management, laying firewood and kindling.
The performance of gas fireplaces depends on the design. Heat-resistant steel is used in the manufacture of the firebox. The walls of the combustion chamber are ribbed to increase the heat transfer area. The burner with a piezoelectric element and automatic sensors is located at the bottom of the furnace. False logs or coals mask it. Gas comes from the burner, envelops a dummy firewood in a flame, imitating a flame. At the top of the furnace - the smoke collector goes into the chimney. Along with open ones, they sell closed models, in which the front part is hidden behind heat-resistant glass doors.
To adjust the settings, a panel on the outside and a remote control were provided. Models with automation are complemented by a combustion controller. In addition to it, they are equipped with sensors for extinguishing the flame, disappearing traction, stopping the fuel supply. If one or two sensors are triggered, the system will suspect a malfunction and immediately turn off the unit. Additional safety is achieved with the help of sensors that operate on batteries or with equipment connected to the mains.
There is no universal installation instructions for a gas fireplace. Each manufacturer has specific requirements for the place of installation, ventilation system, organization of air masses access to the furnace - chimney or special channel. The main source of fuel is the main gas. When installing such a model, they obtain permission from the workers of the local gas service and order the installation from them. Only LPG models can be connected independently.
For the manufacture of pipes, anti-corrosion and temperature-resistant materials are used. The reliable material is special steel. Ready-made collapsible chimneys with a heat-insulating layer are flexible, suitable for removing combustion products through walls or ceilings and for building up to the required length.
Advantages and disadvantages
A gas fireplace is a universal heating device for a home or summer cottage. They are distinguished by their original appearance, uncomplicated design. It has been working without a problem for decades. The efficiency is distributed as follows: 80% is space heating, and the remaining 20% is wasted. This speaks for profitability. Other heating devices are devoid of such indicators.
Along with the merits, there were some drawbacks. Each buyer of a gas fireplace installs reservoirs for powering the heat generator. Without them, gas does not continuously flow into the combustion chamber. When arranging a special storage site on the site, they pay maximum attention to fire safety issues. It is necessary to install a chimney, coordinating the installation with the relevant authorities.
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Varieties
No chimney
The gas fireplace in the apartment is a frequent guest. They do not build a brick chimney, but remove unpleasant vapors through a chimney with a layer of insulation from the inside against the formation of condensation. Models without a chimney are classified by thermal power, but the 85% efficiency unites them.
Infrared
A popular heater is the gas infrared fireplace. It runs on propane-butane gas. In the store they buy a gas fireplace, and in addition to it an infrared burner. The room temperature is maintained by direct heating and infrared radiation. Ceramic panels are an indispensable heating element, and the heat is directed not to heating the room, but to the person.
Bottled gas
Gas fireplaces operate on liquefied gas from cylinders or natural gas from a gas pipeline. To distinguish between models, markings N for main gas and P for bottled gas are used. The interchangeability of one burner to another was not provided.
Fireplace stove
The gas-fired fireplace stove attracts bath owners. Bath procedures are so close in spirit to a Russian person that the construction of a summer house cannot be complete without the construction of a bath.
Such a stove for a bath is either inflatable or atmospheric. Inflatable - automated with air supply by means of a fan, and atmospheric - non-automated, operating without electric current interference. Both burners are economical and equally safe.
Fireplace convector
The fireplace-convector, running on gas, heats the cottage, which the owners visit twice a week, in an hour and a half. It works without laying communication systems - they do not install a boiler room, a circulation pump, connecting links, supports, etc.
Street
Natural stone or concrete is used in the manufacture of gas outdoor fireplaces. They take the shape and size desired by the owner. When choosing, it is easy to be guided by the landscape style created on the site.
Fireplace table
Napoleon launches the Patioflame fireplace table as an original addition to the VIP lounge area. There is a place for him on the terrace of a penthouse or a house outside the city. A tabletop fireplace gives you room to experiment with your surroundings.
Trilateral
At this fireplace, the combustion zone is closed on 3 sides by a U-shaped window made of glass ceramics. The firebox was positioned so that it does not interfere with watching the fire. They mount it in a false wall, which divides the living space into zones. This method is not the only one. If desired, install a three-sided fireplace in the center of the room or lean against one wall.
With heat exchanger
When heating a country house, fireplaces with a heat exchanger are rarely used. The reason is the limitation in application. There is no constant fuel supply, and therefore the owners get very cold at night.
Device
The firebox is the main element of a gas fireplace. The shape and volume depend on the design requirements and the model. In the manufacture, either heat-resistant steel or cast iron is used.
A burner for ignition is placed inside the lined combustion chamber. The cladding is needed to prevent damage caused by high temperatures. Inside the firebox, a reflector and a screen distribute the gas entering the burner.
The inner parts of the fireplace are hidden by artificial logs resembling firewood. In the manufacture of ceramics or other material that is resistant to temperatures is used. Through a door made of heat-resistant glass, they admire the fire.Depending on the type of abutment to the wall, closed fireplaces are subdivided into one-, two-, three-sided or island models. They sell models with an open firebox, in which the air in the room is heated directly.
The chimney removes smoke from the combustion gas. Fresh air also enters through it, and therefore it is important to monitor the draft. Instead of a chimney, a chimney is installed if the apartment is being landscaped. The material for the manufacture of the chimney and chimney is stainless steel.
The functions of the protective screen are performed by the portal and the cladding, and therefore fire-resistant material is used in the manufacture.
Functioning
How to turn on the gas fireplace? If the ignition is done for the first time, the gas pipe is brought in if the gas is natural and the cylinder, if it is bottled propane. Then they open the gas with a switch or knob. Connect gas access to the fireplace.
The ignition button, which is visible from afar due to the red color, activates the work. If it is absent, you need to light the fireplace manually using a lighter or matches.
Malfunctions and safety
Gas fireplaces, despite the simplicity of the device, are difficult to repair for a person without special knowledge. He will only be able to check whether the taps responsible for supplying gas to the burner are open or not if the fire cannot be ignited. He will not cope if the igniter goes out. The problem in it is identified immediately after switching on. If a spark does not appear when you press the start button, the igniter goes under the replacement. When the front glass is smoked, the ventilation is cleaned, which is difficult to do on your own without understanding the internal device.
For the safe operation of gas fireplaces in automatic mode, the gas pressure is checked using the built-in sensor, the carbon dioxide level is checked using the atmospheric one. If the level is above the norm, the sensor turns off the gas supply. Infrared sensors are reliable, as they take control of all the parameters of the fireplace, turning it off when problems are detected.
Installation and cost
It is more difficult to install a gas fireplace in an apartment, as it is necessary to comply with the mandatory requirements in order to avoid problems with the fire authorities.
When buying a fireplace, they issue a certificate of conformity to the requirements of GOST, instructions for use to comply with technical nuances when connecting to a gas pipeline. An outlet in the immediate vicinity of the fireplace is a necessity for the sensors to work fully;
The fireplace is ventilated, but installed away from a window or balcony door. For ventilation, a forced ventilation system is installed. During installation, the fireplace is docked with the chimney, making a hole in the wall or ceiling if necessary.
When facing, non-combustible, heat-resistant and lightweight materials (stone tiles or ceramics) are used.
The cost of a gas fireplace, as well as installation costs, differ. It all depends on the configuration, finish and installation features.
Brand models overview
In the Netherlands, since 1966, gas fireplaces have been produced under the Faber brand. 51 years have passed since the release of the first model with a closed firebox, and in terms of functionality and appearance, little has changed. As before, craftsmen observe traditions, come up with new models using advanced technologies.
The brand also sells Remington gas heaters and gas heat guns, which are alternatives to fireplaces.
Sunwood Marino open fireplace is purchased for the terrace. With him, they embody the dream of Russians about outdoor gatherings. Natural warmth emanates from it, and the bright flame, hiding behind the glass walls, enchants in the dark.
Home owners often opt for mini fireplaces. The functional option is Bartolini Pullover I Turbo Plus. A ceramic panel acts as a heater. It consists of 3 plates, which are heated in turn. With its help, the owners independently regulate the heating of the room.The infrared rays of the Bartolini fireplace warm up interior items, people, and not the air. They keep warm for longer.
Since 1976, models of furnace equipment by the Canadian company Napoleon have been produced. At first, wood-burning stoves made of cast iron of a compact size were produced, and today the assortment range has been replenished with models of gas-fired fireplaces with an opening door made of refractory glass.
Ballu Bogh 15 is considered to be an amazingly beautiful and functional model. Due to the confinement of live fire in a glass flask, gusts of wind will not harm it and will not interrupt admiring the fresh air. The model has found application among owners of summer cottages, country houses, extravagant nightclubs, hotels, shopping centers.
Interesting interior solutions
Gas fireplaces for home surprise with a designer appearance. They mimic wood burning models. Adherents of the classic canons in the interior will surely appreciate them: the firewood, although artificial, looks like real. It is difficult to imagine a house outside the city without a central piece of interior that fills the atmosphere with warmth and comfort.
In the living room, fireplaces are installed to match the color of the furniture upholstery and window coverings. A solid composition is obtained by those who finish the walls, ceiling and floor with materials of rich colors - brown, blue, yellow, and choose a fireplace model with a white lining. The room looks smart and bright. It will be interesting in such an interior to look like a portable version of a mini-fireplace, powered by a balloon.
A high-tech room will be transformed by a fireplace with a metal frame. To emphasize the chosen solution, the walls are trimmed with wood. Double-sided models are used for zoning, constructing a partition.
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