Heating fireplace – In terms of the principle of operation and construction, the heating fireplace in a wide range corresponds to a convection tiled stove. The heating fireplace consists of a cast iron heating insert with a large glass, which is enclosed with a decorative coat of fireclay fittings or tiles. Air flowing into the plinth area enters between the metal insert and the masonry. warms up on the hot surface of the cartridge and through a hot air grille or ventilation tiles, placed in the upper part of the fireplace, returns to the living quarters. This results in convection leading to a relatively rapid heating of the air throughout the room.. However, as in all heating systems with a predominant share of warm air, in the first place, the ceiling of the room warms up.
To achieve a temperature of ok near the floor. 19°C the air under the ceiling should be heated to approx.. 30°C. This temperature difference is caused by the movement of warm air upwards. However, when using a heating fireplace, a large glass pane, through which you can see the burning fire, gives a certain equalization of temperatures. The heat of the fire radiation penetrating through it causes a pleasant and more even temperature distribution, because the radiation does not warm up the air, but objects, on which it rains. Air receives heat only from these heated objects.
The heating fireplace also offers – as long as no other device is connected to its chimney duct – the opportunity to enjoy the advantages of free fire with the glass door open.