Built-in bio-fireplaces began to appear more and more often in small private and country houses, city apartments. Universal and easy to install designs help diversify the interior, create warmth, comfort and a special atmosphere in the house. They do not require chimney equipment and the construction of a special foundation. Such fireplaces can be built into walls, furniture.
Structural elements
The main elements of the built-in biofireplace:
- Body. It is made of high quality metal and may also have a glass structure. This allows it to withstand a large thermal effect on the wall, without side effects.
- Firebox. It will store fuel in the amount necessary for combustion. As a rule, this element has a different capacity, which allows it to be used to store different amounts of fuel.
- Protective screen. Often made entirely of glass. This element serves to create complete protection against splashes of fuel and combustion products, has high strength and reliability.
- Control Panel. An indispensable piece of equipment for expensive devices, but most inexpensive models are not equipped with this panel.
- Burner. The most important and constructive element. It is the burner that performs the main function, since with its help a full cycle of the device is provided.
Fuel for biofireplaces
For safety, a special fuel is used in the apartment - bioethanol. His invention made it possible to place a fireplace in an ordinary city apartment. When this substance burns, a real fire is formed, but sparks, soot and smoke are not emitted.
Biofireplace does not require a chimney. The apartment can not be equipped with an expensive exhaust system. The only thing you need to protect yourself with is not to buy fuel in a market where there are many fakes. Means for a biofireplace must be bought in large retail chains, from well-known manufacturers.
The furnace is filled only in a cooled state when the burner and the entire system have completely cooled down. This is best done before turning on the device directly.
Principle of operation
The built-in bio fireplace for the apartment produces a flame by burning fumes, rather than by burning bioethanol. But in any case, the fuel is located in an isolated firebox, so it is not dangerous. These appliances are suitable for families with small children and animals.
As a rule, modern fireplaces are equipped with several sensors that monitor the operation and safety of the device. They control the intensity of combustion, ambient temperature, carbon dioxide emissions and adjust the operation of the device.
In the event of unforeseen breakdowns, the entire system is shut down. Built-in bio fireplaces are controlled from the remote control. Their work can be compared to burning candles, fireplaces also emit little carbon dioxide. However, they still slightly dry the air, as they use oxygen during combustion.
For continuous operation of the device it is necessary to install a good climate control system. For rare use, it is not necessary to buy expensive ventilation equipment.
You should not consider the built-in biofireplace as a heating device. Although some heat is generated during combustion, it is not enough to fully heat the apartment.
Built into the wall
This method allows you to place the firebox anywhere in the room and even in several rooms at the same time. Often biofireplaces are placed along the walls in restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs and bars. This design option attracts the attention of visitors, makes the interior stylish and elegant.
The biofireplace which is built in a wall can have various form. It comes in a classic rectangular design, as well as square or round. Such models are ideally combined with such a direction as high-tech and minimalism. Triangular bio-fireplaces are suitable for high-tech living rooms.
Built in furniture
Heating devices are installed in bar racks and pedestals, tables and chests of drawers, inside finished housing units. It all depends on individual preferences, because such an installation is done only on an individual order.
To install a solid structure, a recess of at least 20 cm is required. A protective box is installed in it, which will not allow the heating furnace to damage the walls of the furniture. The minimum distance to the floor should be at least 20 cm. In height, the distance to the walls should also be at least 20 cm, otherwise overheating of the situation during operation is inevitable.
When placing the heating device in a new place, it is necessary to leave free space between the open part of the furnace and curtains, furniture, household appliances.
The design of bio-fireplaces embedded in furniture does not always oblige a minimalist interior design. Their cladding and decoration can correspond to a variety of styles of interior decoration: from classic and country to baroque and modern. Installing such a device will add freshness and novelty to the familiar look of the interior.