At a time when hot summer gives way to cooler temperatures, the vision of relaxing by the warmth of a fireplace becomes extremely tempting. No wonder that fireplaces with a water jacket are becoming more and more popular. Thanks to their construction, they allow you to heat water for both central heating and domestic hot water purposes. It is an attractive alternative to a traditional wood boiler. Placed in the living room, it will additionally distinguish our decor. To be able to fully enjoy the benefits of a water jacket fireplace, it must be properly installed. So what should you keep in mind?
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Water jacket fireplaces - construction
Constructed of double walls, the water jacket surrounds the combustion chamber. This allows you to collect the heat coming out of the furnace and give it back to the water, which is then transported to the central heating system - radiators or underfloor heating. Often, for better heat transfer, smoke tubes are used, through which the exhaust gas flows. The space between the walls and the smoke tubes is filled with water, which, while heating, can supply the above-mentioned installations.
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Long-term savings
This solution allows for considerable savings, especially since fireplaces with a water jacket can easily heat several rooms at once. Wood is still an easily available, cheap fuel. Using this type of installation for several hours a day during the heating season reduces heating costs by approx. 30-40%. Recommended especially for large single-family houses, fireplaces with a water jacket can heat an area of up to 400 m2. However, a lot also depends on the correct installation and operation of the device.
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What should be remembered?
By heating, the water volume increases. If the water fills a sealed vessel, the force with which it presses against its walls also increases. Therefore, in order to ensure safety, the system should be equipped with an open expansion vessel that will take the water flowing in the pipes when it increases in volume and provide protection against dangerous pressure increases. We should also remember to stock up on hardwood (beech, birch, ash, etc.), well-dried wood, seasoned for 1,5 to 2 years. Thanks to this, we will be forced to add wood less often, and we will also prevent the release of a large amount of soot or tar. At low temperatures, it is worth adding a portion of wood to the fireplace 2-3 times a day, preventing the system from cooling down and possible freezing. Therefore, a much more convenient solution is to combine a fireplace with a water cry with a gas or oil boiler.
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Water jacket fireplaces
A fireplace with a water jacket is an innovative design that will not only make our decor more attractive, but also allow you to enjoy annual savings. Thanks to the use of a special coil, we will also be able to use hot utility water. Functional and safe to use, with a quiet and efficient work culture, fireplaces with a water jacket are an attractive alternative to traditional heating systems. However, you should remember about the correct design and proper installation of the system in order to prevent possible failures. If you do not know whether a fireplace with a water jacket will work in your home, consult your idea with SkandPol advisors.
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