Fireplace inserts with high-quality book and gift package

The Kaminbausaison is in full swing and we have decided to give you this informative book.

The title includes a lot of quality information and advice about heating with wood. Youlearn, for example:

How do you choose real wood fireplace and conveniently purchase
How do you properly store and prepare your own firewood to operate your fireplace the most energy efficient
What you should consider when heating with wood, so you protect the environment, your fireplace and your wallet
Where to find the best places in the search for suitable firewood
What types of wood available and which have advantages and disadvantages of the various types of wood
That and much more you will learn in this excellent book by Hans-Peter Ebert, you get paidby us to any fireplace insert.

Warning - this action is only valid until 31.10.2012, then the book in our online store at a price of 12.95 €.

Fireplace Gallery created new

As you stand in the planning of a fireplace in front of the other question, ”How the fireactually form?”, We have created a new blog on our fireplace gallery fireplace, which should serve as inspiration in this decision.

Owner of fireplaces are welcome to send one or several pictures of her fireplace, which we publish in our fireplace gallery.

Everyone who sends us his fireplace photo will automatically be part of a raffle, where hecan get a quality gift. The draw takes place every month and you will be informed of thewinnings by email.

How you can send us your photo and fireplace participate in the raffle?

Make a beautiful picture of your fireplace. The photo does not need to be highly professional, the recording should nevertheless look good (after all, we want to inspireother site visitors. You must own the rights to the sent photo and photograph only those objects which are owner you or that you have the consent of the owner.

Fireplaces, stoves and particulate matter

In recent years much has been reported in the media about the particulate matter fromfireplaces and wood stoves. Some headlines and articles have been quite confusing so that you could easily get a false impression of wood heaters. Looks like the situation in the truth?

First Federal Emission Regulation
First Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (dec 1st BImSchV, often referred to as fineregulation) was amended in March 2010 to provide higher minimum legal requirements for firing systems hang up. In Germany were decades old standards have included the limits which no longer reflect the current state of the art. DIN Plus was only a seal of approval andtherefore not binding for manufacturers and distributors. This allowed heaters are put into operation, in comparison with modern and high firing had significantly lower emission levels and low efficiency.

First BImSchV includes stricter limits to be introduced in two stages (stage 1 and stage 2).The Level 1 applies since 03/2010 and all newly-built fireplaces, stoves and other combustion plants must comply with this step. From 31.12.2014 then the second stage isPlants, which are established after that date must meet the level 2.

For existing stoves and chimney systems before the introduction of the first BImSchV were set up, apply a long transition periods that are after the date of installation of the systemdetermined. The operator sollcher system should set targets for this with the chimneysweep in connection.

Fireplaces and fireplace inserts Steko

Energy-efficient operation and environmental friendliness tied with contemporary design and practicality. These are the characteristics of the Czech fireplace inserts fireplace manufacturer Steko.

The fireplace insert series and Venus Golem 30 was developed with respect to compliance with the strictest emission limit values ​​and the highest possible efficiency. The advanced combustion technology combined with quality workmanship ensures long durability and a “clean” fire.

A special combustion system sFlow is built into all models of this series. The hot flue gases are fed in the dome of the insert in S-shape of the built-in heat exchanger. So it is possible that the maximum use of firewood stored energy for space heating. Inset Venus thus achieve efficiencies up to 92%.

When designing the fireplaces on all aspects of a modern wood heating was expected.The fireplace inserts have a connection for external air supply and the optional automatic combustion control provides convenient operation.

Venus fireplace insert series includes fireplaces in various sizes and capacities. Starting from thefireplace insert Venus 12.1 controllable with a power range 3-8 kW up to Venus and Eckverglasung 2.16 R with a thermal output of 10 kW.

Inset Golem 30 are for those who want a large fireplace with spacious combustion chamber and hope for the efficiency and low emissions of their fireplace. Fireplace insert Golem 30.2 boasts large two-sided glazing.

5 tips for your fireplace insert

If you consider purchasing and installing a fireplace insert, then this article is written just for you. With this contribution we want to provide practical tips for installation and operation of afireplace insert. The correct installation and correct operation of the fireplace are the basic requirements for your continued enjoyment of this investment.

Tip No. 1: Select the correct fireplace insert
When choosing a fireplace insert is not limited to design. Of course, you should make themselves aware, to look like the fireplace, if you prefer plain front glazing, sheet glass, two-sided glass fireplace or a review as a room divider. Consult in advance with your chimney sweep the condition of your chimney, the optimal nominal heat output and the fireplace flue pipe diameter and whether an external air supply is required. Only after you choose the fireplace insert.

Tip # 2: Select the right materials for the Mantel
Chimneys are suitable for various materials, which must always include the fire protection class A1 (non-combustible). If you want a fireplace cover, retains heat and radiates continuously, then choose the best materials such as fireclay, bricks, lava rock, marble, etc. For the construction of fireplaces can also heat insulation slabs made of calcium silicate (Silca, Promasil, …) use, they allow easy set up, but do not store heat. You can also combine these materials. Make use of special cements and mortars, which are intended for the construction of fireplaces.

Tip No. 3: fireplace insert installed properly
In the construction of the fireplace, you have to respect the manufacturer’s instructions and fire regulations. You can hang up your chimney, additional measures, please consult with him your plans in advance to avoid subsequent problems in the acceptance of the furnace.In our series of articles on the chimneys you will find helpful advice.

Note that when installing the fireplace insert minimum distances must be adhered to the cladding material in order to avoid overheating and damage of the fireplace insert and the chimney lining. The entire fireplace facade, adjoining the walls, ceilings, and are insulated from the ground. In addition to thermal insulation is combustible walls one brick lining made of aerated concrete is necessary. Combustible floors shall be recessed in the fireplace area. You can also weigh on the eighth floor load, because the fireplace with fireplace insert trim a few hundred pounds depending on model. For the weight distribution of a concrete slab is created on the mantelpiece is built.

Tip No. 4: Make a Probefeuerung before completion of the chimney lining
Go to the fireplace installation as follows: after creating the foundation element proceed with the installation and connection of the insert to the chimney. Then do one of the connected Probefeuerung fireplace insert. You check to see if the fireplace is working properly. Even at this moment the visit is advisable from your chimney, then he can check the correct connection of the insert easily and any changes are still easy to perform. After the completion of the chimney lining these changes only with great labor and expense are possible.

During this Probefeuerung also paint the chimney of the fireplace insert is completely burned out and cured, you should perform the Probefeuerung So a few hours with the manufacturer’s prescribed amount of fuel.

Tip No. 5: Preheat your fireplace insert correctly
For heating up, use thin wood shavings and thin pieces of wood. Do not use newspaper because it releases many harmful substances into the air. Alternatively, you can create a small stack of thin wood logs and put out a fire starter wood wool. The fire starter ignites then the underlying wood.

Make sure that during the heating phase günug fresh air is supplied into the combustion chamber. When heating the primary air should be completely opened, because an excess of oxygen is required. Once the wood is burning properly and created the first heat, you can reduce the primary air in order to regulate the burn. The Sekundärluftuzufuhr (airwash) should always be open to protect the glass from sooting.

Winter Final Action: Leading water fireplace inserts Aquaflam

At once, special price, you can now purchase a sophisticated hot water fireplace insert.

Aquaflam fireplace insert offers excellent value for money. It is a hot water fireplace insert with high water-side heat output and high efficiency.

Aquaflam’s performance in four variants – with 7, 12, 17 or 25 kW. Thus, each house can be heated optimally, regardless of whether it is a low-energy house or old.

Unique is on the hot water fireplace insert Aquaflam the combustion technology and the extensive equipment package.
Thanks to a three-stage combustion process, with primary, secondary and tertiary air supply achieved Aquaflam energy efficient and “clean” low-emission combustion. The three sides of the combustion chamber surrounding heat exchanger transfers the most heat energy to the water medium, which allows a high input into the central heating circuit.

Dual flush plate ensures clear view of the constantly flickering flames.

Integrated cooling coil protects the heat exchanger from overheating. So this is only in use in the latter case, the included electronic combustion control provides for the regulation of externalfresh air supply valve.

Are electronic combustion control for Aquaflam comes in two versions, standard and comfort. The standard variant observed the heat exchanger temperature and once it exceeds a preset limit, the fresh air supply restricted and thus reduces the heat output.

The top of the range of combustion control also allows the operator to set the desired temperature by a heat exchanger turning knob on the combustion chamber door frame.

Water connection for a user-friendly features of the fireplace insert to Aquaflam water connections on both sides of the heat exchanger. Thus, you can choose whether you connect the fireplace insert from the left or right.

Removable door frame facilitates installation of the fireplace insert.
Kamineinsaetze.eu provides the water fireplace inserts Aquaflam a complete accessories like memory buffer, mixing valve, stainless steel chimneys, flues, fireplace mesh, building materials etc.

Kitchen stove La Nordica Cucinotta

A wood stove in the kitchen is real pleasure for all, the stomach to cook at home. Woodstoves use the energy from wood and not only permit the preparation of food but also to heat the kitchen and associated facilities. There are also water-carrying cookers, which can even supply the whole house with hot water.

Particularly striking are the foci of the traditional Italian kitchen manufacturer La Nordica.With the kitchen stove Cucinotta La Nordica has created an elegant eye-catcher. LaNordica Cucinotta is characterized by a large combustion chamber with a particularlylarge pane of glass. The surface of enameled cast iron in black or cream combined with refined color door handles Cucinotta gives a special aura.

The kitchen stove can be used as a grill with an open operation. The barbecue grill is available as an optional accessory. The stove has a cast of multi-ring lid. The wooden trayis located below the combustion chamber and has a shapely handle as the firebox door.

La Nordica Cucinotta allows connection to an external air supply, the need for thisconnector can be ordered.

Anyone who wants an oven, open the kitchen stove La Nordica Cucinotta Forno its fullpotential.