Although our winter is very short and only makes itself, It's no secret that every private house in Israel and a burning fireplace in the center of the house. Have such romantic, With a pile of firewood in a basket Horse, Near the Afghan carpet and some cushions, Oh, Yes and a red brick wall background if possible. Perceived aside as trivial every European house is the heart's desire of many here. Beyond the fact that electricity prices skyrocket recently, HOME spaces grow rapidly and become more difficult to heat, Admit, It simply destroys! So how do you decide what Kamin choose, Gas, Oil or wood? What should be and what it costs us? All of the interior.

When we moved to the former home of Isaac, There was a problem that we had never before. The house was totally awesome and froze source despite all the means we used electric heating. Dry air conditioner, Rattled, I killed all the plants and electricity bills drained my bank account every month anew. We sat huddled in the living room with a pile of blankets, And we decided that this time it's final, We install a fireplace, no matter what.

Luckily,, Preparation chimney was already in, So half the headache was behind us. I approached the task of the study of what is better, Where to buy and how much it costs. Here are the findings:

Location

One of the important things the installation of a fireplace is choosing his location at. Fireplace should be the center of the living room, Preferably a niche designed for him, To avoid burns and dirt further into the living room. It should be placed strategically in order to spread heat optimally. If you have a second floor, Consider location where the chimney will keep up and not clash with anything. It is important to note the location of the hole in the ceiling will not hit electrical pipes, Air-conditioning ducts or any other infrastructure. Of course it is better to plan the location of the fireplace in the presence of construction of the house even if you have no money to add it immediately, It will save you several thousands of dollars later.

Chimney

First of all, It is important to know that each fireplace has a chimney that suits him individually, Matching the fireplace chimney is made for professional reasons and contributes to the efficient operation of the fireplace to prevent soot and smoke and therefore not be taken lightly. When preparing the infrastructure fireplace desirable to choose in advance in accordance with fireplace and stove to prepare the appropriate hole diameter chimney. Diameter varies from chimney wood fireplaces, gas fireplace. The quality is very important chimney, The chimney must be resistant to changes in weather sun and heat , Cold and rain and therefore it is important to choose good quality flue to which we will not be replaced frequently. Seal installation is also an important element in order that there be no liquidity and of course for aesthetics. There are several different raw materials to Aruba:

1. Which is actually cold rolled tin galvanized tin paint it black spray paint is the least expensive (About- 140 That”H per meter) But most recommended and even dangerous because toxic gases heating paint fumes in contact with corrugated-iron, What also can is rusty.

2. Enamel, Also comes in black and is the most expensive but the best and most popular in homes (About- 250 That”H per meter)

3. Stainless Steel - which is fine in terms of Fonktzoinalit but pretty ugly in terms of design, Unless you're in favor of stainless steel cold (About- 150 That”H per meter)

Beyond the pipes themselves, There is the issue of external chimney should be according to the Standards and must be accompanied by isolated thermal casing and galvanized metal, And costing about- 500 That”H with the dome that covers it. Additionally, You must install rosettes which cover the joints of pipe ( About- 50 That”H unit) One for each floor of the house and to the outside of the chimney. The chimney must install a qualified technician! Do not try to save money and come alone. it's dangerous! All accessories must be of high standards of the Standards Institution of Israel, And it is advisable to buy them in trust.

Fireplace

So what Kamin choose? Gas fireplace advantageous in that it is relatively clean, The door is sealed and does not require a chimney departing from the roof of the house. It is only allowed to use the fireplace also apartments in residential buildings not only in private homes. He connects domestic gas system and requires an infrastructure of pipelines and gas tap diameter 1/2 Inch. The order from the gas tank of gas in your home, as needed. Chimney double short (Air exhaust pipe and another pipe emission out) And it can be a lateral exit point outside wall. You can also use the filter in place Aruba. Light it with a lighter or match, And can be portable or stationary. (Mobile preferable for 3 Brown walls and often bleed No).

Kamin oil / diesel fuel has recently made liquor in the group with the rise in oil prices. It requires a stable surface outside for oil tank containing the same”About 500 Liter. It also requires a chimney and light it with a match or lighter. The advantages are that it will not air, It has levels thermoregulation, And heating large spaces with ease. Fill the fuel tank once or twice during the winter, Depending on consumption, Provider comes to your home to fill it.

Fireplace is the oldest of the bunch, And does the job just as well and at the lowest costs, But need a place to store wood and constant tinkering. Nostalgia lovers only!

All fireplaces require a Safety Standards, And a technician visit once a year to verify the validity and cleaning chimneys.

Maintenance

As I freak Trees, Obviously I went on this choice, But not before I checked what does this mean. So:

There are several companies that import and fireplaces to Israel, And there are also several professionals, Especially in the north, That build them alone here in. The benefits of fireplace wood is its cheap maintenance cost (Relative course). The firewood can be ordered from several suppliers located around the country, Most of them will lead you to them to home, Only need to worry about a proper storage place and dry cubic meter of wood, It is much. At its regular light the fireplace every night for a few hours, Enough cubic meters of timber each full month, And costs between 300-600 That”Eighth, Depending on the type of wood. (They recommended Eucalyptus, Citrus and olive as the burning slower and lasts longer). It is important to buy dry wood of the previous season and not those that were cut down recently and are still “Wet”. More difficult to light them. Of course you need a place to store the cluster of trees, You'll have tools preoccupation and off and need a nice tool logs contain a number of trees available that evening by the fireplace. There is no doubt that it is a beautiful and romantic, But lazy – Skip. This constant tinkering every night to light a fire, Add trees, And of course to clean up the ashes. Foil can be laid at the bottom of the fireplace and just throw it with ash every few days, So keep your fireplace clean.

Gas fireplaces Necessary 1 K.”C gas at, When we heat 4 In the evening hours on average. Contains a large gas tank 48 K.”C Gas will serve you about 45 hours. Consumers are reporting average consumption of two large gas tanks in winter. Do the math front costs of the containers at your gas supply.

Fireplace diesel Having an average tank of 500 Liters per month when it is turned almost 24 Hours on low heat for home heating. Cost about 7 liters of”Eighth, So consume around 3,500 NIS”H. month-month and a half for heating.

Costs

Prices fireplaces themselves more or less alike, Depending on the company importer, The size and quality.

Wood stoves: 5,500-15,000 That”Eighth

Oil heaters: 6,000-10,000 That”Eighth

Gas heaters: 6,000-30,000 That”Eighth

Installation: 3,000-4,500 To- Free Standing ועד 6,000 That”GENERAL- Build in

Annual treatment: 300-500 That”Eighth

Definitely not cheap this business, But I suggest you look for the hand 2 Second hand fireplaces and save at least half the cost of the stove itself. The safety devices installed and I was not really saving, Including a safety net for children. And of course do not forget to invest in accessories design destroy for which we bought the brother Mclthilh!

And those who have not yet willing or can spend such costs on heating of two months a year, Can always settle for an electric fireplace that addresses design, But you will not be hot and it's just not the real thing. You can get them as big home networks “Ace” And”Home Center”, And cost 850 S.”Eighth.

About fireplaces you can read the following sites:

Website “Fireplaces”
Website “Rafi Matalon”