Biokamin works on bioethanol, whichburning does not emit carbon monoxide, so it became possible to operate a fireplace without a pipe. When burning, only carbon dioxide and water are released. In any bio-fireplace there must be a special burner, in which not the liquid fuel itself burns, but bioethanol pairs. The burner provides protection against a flash of fire, a secure ignition and the cessation of burning of the fireplace. Biofire is not controlled by fire departments, but violation of the rules of construction and operation can lead to a fire. If the safety of the factory-made apparatus is ensured by their certificates, then the safety of the self-constructed bio-fireplace is ensured by the norms and rules of construction. The scheme of the device bio-fireplace. However, the bio fireplace is not a decorative fireplace in the usual sense and not an imitation fireplace. The temperature of the languages of the flame in the bio fireplace is 456 ° C. The surface of the fireplace is heated to about 150 °. Typically, the capacity of the burner is about one third full, the fireplace burns until the fuel burns out completely about 3 hours. Typically, the burner has a capacity of 2.5-3 liters, its device is very simple. The burner is a steel rectangular tank with a latch. A poker is attached to the burner, by means of which the valve quickly moves, blocking the flame. The ignition of the burner is carried out with the same poker. During ignition, sufficient oxygen must be available to the burner. The minimum area in which a single burner is operated should not be less than 20 m2.
Construction of a fireplace
Scheme of the opening under the bio fireplace. Having a fireplace in the fireplace, it is possible to build a homemade fireplace in any style, in any style, of any design. The chamber needs to be made fireproof. The burner can simply be placed on the bottom of the chamber or integrated into the bottom. The height of the chamber should be such that above the flame there was a distance of 50-70 cm. The width of the chamber depends on the length of the burner, 15 cm is added to each side. The minimum depth of the finished chamber must be at least 20 cm. If you build a bio-fireplace from a gypsum, Apply the same tools and materials that are used to build the partition from the gypsum. Back to contents</a>
Tools used:
- perforator;
- Screwdriver;
- scissors for metal;
- Circular Saw;
- the end plane;
- construction knife;
- blades;
- screwdrivers;
- plumb bob;
- level.
Tools for bio-fireplace installation. The design of a homemade bio-fireplace from plasterboard can be any. You can simulate the shape and size of this fireplace, but there is no need for bio-fireplace. Neither the chimney tooth, nor the dampers, nor the smoke box with the chimney to build is not necessary. The drawing of the fireplace must be made necessarily, as it is necessary to accurately mark the frame and the base. The entire structure should be drawn with the cladding taken into account. First you need to think through the design, determine the dimensions of the fireplace. A metal frame is more suitable than a wooden frame. All walls must be made double. Between the walls of the gypsum board is laid a layer of stone wool. It is better not to save on insulating material, since ordinary mineral wool contains a lot of fiberglass. A cushion of concrete or a row of bricks as a base will not interfere, so it will create an insulation from the floor and lift the camera above it. It is convenient to make a hole in the concrete or brick for the burner. As a base, one row of bricks is traditionally enough, it can be laid without bandaging the joints. The next row of bricks is stacked with the dressing of the joints in the solution. You can use a regular full-bodied red brick and a ready fireclay mortar. When the base is ready, formed under the fireplace with a recess for the burner, it is possible to assemble the frame of the rest of the body. The frame is assembled in the usual way on self-tapping screws using perforated corners for more precise assembly. The wall of the room should also be isolated, so the back wall of the fireplace is made double, with insulation. Only in this way can you be sure that the wall is securely isolated. For the manufacture of the simplest desktopbio-fireplace requires a glass container, stones, sleeping and liquid for refueling lighters. Precautions are necessary in case of a flash of fuel during ignition or accidental ignition of spilled fuel inside the chamber. The floor in the room can also flash very quickly if it is not sufficiently insulated, therefore it is recommended to protect the floor in front of the fireplace with the laying of non-combustible material. The painstaking work on finishing the fireplace will require a large number of tools from the home workshop. The scope of work, although small, will require the ability to perform a variety of works. If you make a fireplace base of bricks, then it is advisable to lay out the entire combustion chamber of bricks. In this case, only the outer shell is assembled from gypsum board, which can be of very interesting complex shape. This method of creating a fireproof camera seems more reliable. A chamber made of full-bodied brick of high quality can be left in its natural form, without destroying anything. The quality of the masonry should be worthy and require appropriate skills. If they do not exist, there is a variant of plastering the masonry chamber with chamotte solution. Suitable and finishing with oven tiles, and facing special chamotte plates or stone. Decorative cladding can be done directly on gypsum plasterboard, if a version of the chamber is selected from this material. A variety of finishes are available for the mantel and for the portal. There are no restrictions in the choice, as for a conventional fireplace. As the final finishing stroke for the fireplace, accessories are needed. The burner must be masked with decorative logs, which are sold separately. Accessories biofireplane should be made of non-combustible materials.