Wood heating boiler: inexpensive and fairly effective device

The increase in prices for gas and electricity makes you think about an alternative type of fuel. In most cases, the decision is made in favor of the old time-tested methods. Heating with firewood, as before, is relevant, especially since a large part of the vast country is covered with forests.

The qualities of solid fuel devices

Today, heating wood boilers are in good demand among residents of the private sector, due to several advantages.

The advantages of a wood boiler

1. It is very convenient to use equipment where gas is not supplied, and other types of fuel are expensive or unavailable.. Most often it is holiday villages or small cities, as well as suburbs.
2. Attracts independence from the supply of coal, fuel oil, bottled gas. A car or several bags with chumps can be organized almost without problems everywhere for a reasonable fee.
3. The ease of use and safety of modern models makes wood heating boilers even more popular..
4. Owners of the bath will appreciate the fixture. If it is a two-circuit, it will provide you in addition to heat and hot water.
5. The cost of the boiler itself is lower than for more complex pellet and pyrolysis analogues of heating boilers. A homeowner with average incomes can well afford to buy a heating installation.

The disadvantages of the device

As in any type of equipment, the fastidious user will be able to find his disadvantages here too.

But without them, as you know, not a single acquisition can do.

1. Most often wood-burning boilers for home heating are made of cast iron. With excellent heat transfer, the metal is heavy. To transport or move around the house unit is quite difficult.
2. The device is able to upset their "voracity". Wood burns quickly, giving less heat than coal. Therefore, the owner will have to feed the boiler every two to three hours to work effectively.
3. Manufacturers usually do not supply compact household appliances. So all actions will have to be done manually.
4. Standard wood heating boilers for homes have low efficiency (about 75%). Fireboxes in them are made larger than alternatives on alternative fuels.
5. We'll have to equip a place to store firewood nearby. The laborious dragging of wood from the yard into the house several times a day does not suit everyone.

Note! Since we are talking about the use of fire, there is a problem of fire safety. Even a perfectly-made device needs proper handling and constant attention.

Service Features

It should be noted that the considered models were originally developed for work on coal. Of course, the device will work more efficiently on it, it will not be necessary to enclose fuel as often as a quickly burning tree.

However, the instruction allows the use of conventional firewood, and everyone will have to individually adjust to their stoves.

1. Before buying, calculate the approximate heat demand for your room. Since the design provides for continuous operation, in too small a room it can become unbearably hot even after the fire is extinguished. We'll have to wait until the boiler is cool, and the temperature drops to the right.
2. Selection and installation is better to entrust professionals. They will not only pick up the equipment of the necessary power, but also correctly assemble it in place. In extreme cases, consult your dealer.
3. Unit capacity up to 50 kW is perfect for a private home, and for the garage, bath or utility room.
4. Keep in mind that you will not only have to put chocks in the furnace, but also rake the ashes. So the user will unwittingly become familiar with the work of the fireman.
5. Since the products of combustion emit harmful substances, be sure to take care of ventilation. A chimney and regular airing will eliminate the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Correct installation

After buying a happy homeowner in a hurry to test the new product soon.

But this can be done only after proper installation, in compliance with all safety requirements.

1. So that heating with a wood boiler is extremely beneficial, locate it far from easily inflammable objects and furniture. The place around cannot be littered or blocked.
2. Even a small boiler is placed on a flat, flat surface. Ideally, this is a concrete base, lined with ceramic tiles.
3. For large and powerful devices, it is recommended to prepare a monolithic foundation.
4. Before installation, the heating circuit and chimney must always be supplied.

Note! Experts advise to buy the unit with at least a minimum of useful regulatory mode additions. The price of the device is slightly higher than the simplified version, but you will get rid of many troubles and will be calm for safety.

1. If you have purchased a device with control equipment, take care of its proper installation and commissioning. On both sides, all nodes are supplied with shut-off and control valves.
2. To prevent emergency pressure will help hydro-accumulator (expansion tank).
3. Do not forget about the heat accumulator. This is a hot coolant storage tank. A heating pump and a thermal sensor mounted in the return pipe will ensure rational flow of the carrier.

Note! Water is safer and more efficient as a heat carrier. Since the boilers do not have a stable temperature, the other coolant can cause a fire, while the water just boils.

Conclusion

New is well forgotten old, which is once again proved by modern models of boilers. Having modified the device known for a long time, manufacturers please us with useful and aesthetically attractive devices for heating.

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