Ecological fireplace: what is it?  How does it work?  What are the benefits?

Ecological fireplace: what is it? How does it work? What are the benefits?


Make your home more comfortable and ecological with these new models





Ecological fireplace: what is it?  How does it work?  What are the benefits?

We know that in Brazil it is not so cold to invest in stoves or fireplaces. But for days with cold temperatures, nothing beats having a device that provides extra warmth.

Imagine eating a fondue, with red wine and the flames of the fireplace by your side. Despite being a romantic and enviable environment, not all houses and apartments have a structure that supports a traditional chimney with flue. But there is a solution for everything!




Alcohol fireplace in the Oficina Mobar project.

Eco-friendly fireplaces are perfect because they meet all these needs, they can be placed in any room, they are not confusing, they are super easy to light and they do not harm the environment anyway!

To make you understand more about them, we have separated the main information, take a look:

What is an ecological fireplace?




In the room designed by Rogério Perez and Eleonora Perez for Mostra B&C, the Eco 52 ecological fireplace, by Ecofireplaces (@ecofireplaces), makes the environment even more welcoming.

As the name suggests, the ecological fireplace It is a sustainable option for heating different environments and rooms, indoors and outdoors. The device is like a combustion chamber, which takes place from alcohol, inserted in a compartment, and from atmospheric pressure.

With this process, the fireplace can emit intense and natural flames, which reach very high temperatures, especially when using grain alcohol, which is purer.




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Even those with a small apartment can consider having a fireplace to heat their home in the cold, as the market has a variety of models that can be housed in different spaces, making them more welcoming and elegant.

There are also portable models, even more practical, because you can literally take them anywhere.

How does an ecological fireplace work?




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Eco-friendly fireplaces contain a tank to insert the alcohol that also houses an accessory to light it, such as a lighter with a metal stem. These devices tend to be easy to use but require two elements for safe handling.

It is important to remember that, as long as it is filled with liquid, the fire stays on, which can vary from two to four hours. Normally, 1.5 L of alcohol allows 4 hours of burning fireplace and can heat small and large rooms. If you are looking to make your product even more sustainable, choose specific fluids for these models.




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The best thing, however, is to wait for the fire to calm down and go out naturally, but if you want to do this beforehand, use a flame control tool – one way to do this is to close the burner lid.

Are ecological fireplaces safe?




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Yes, ecological fireplaces are safe. However, analyze the origin and recommendations of each model, always following the instructions in the manual so that you know how to use it and avoid accidents.

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One of the biggest precautions you should take when buying an eco-friendly fireplace is to examine the best place to place it. Avoid environments where fire can come into contact with flammable materials and choose large areas with abundant air circulation.

When refueling the ecological fireplace, wait for the fire to go out and for the object to cool down.

benefits

Conventional fireplace x Ecological fireplace




Olive Architecture Project

The main advantage of ecological fireplaces is the sustainability factor. They do not need firewood or other materials to function and burn cleanly and with low CO2 and CO emissions.

In addition, to the delight of buyers, they do not produce dirt or smoke, leaving the house clean. Furthermore, to sanitize the device, just wipe with a damp cloth with detergent, but only when it is cold and turned off!

Source: Terra

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