Bio-fireplace in the interior 75 photo: wall-mounted, recessed floor

Fire - one of three processes, which you can watch endlessly. Fireplaces originally performed only practical function. They warmed the room, they are cooked "smoky". When human habitation began to appear decorations, fireplaces and even began to perform an aesthetic function. Of course, their arrangement was associated with a number of difficulties: firewood stock storage, proper installation, connection to the hood, periodic cleaning of the combustion products. Fire service took time and required a lot of effort. Owners of apartments and all can forget about such a cozy interior addition, since the high-rise buildings in this installation has been very problematic. But technical progress has reached and fireplaces, changing them beyond recognition. Current models operate on a special fuel, which gives the same "live" flame, but the flame retardant products. Bio-fireplace in the interior of the house has become a stylish and eco-friendly solution that has become increasingly popular. Consider his views, features, advantages and disadvantages.

Design features and operating principles

Biofireplaces first appeared in Italy more than 40 years ago. Their invention was a result of creating environmentally friendly fuel. At the moment they have gained huge popularity in European countries, but make only the first tentative steps in the domestic market. The practice of decorating rooms in the apartments in this way among our compatriots have not yet gained widespread use. Another situation with private houses, the interiors of which just beg addition in the form of fire. But preference is still given to conventional fuel, the more the lack of firewood is not observed. Biofireplaces carried over all three types of manipulation:

• Pour fuel;
• Kindle it;
• Enjoy the view exactly the burning flame.

device operating principle is simple, like all brilliant. The package includes a frame (decorative portion) and the indoor unit (burner) made of stainless steel. It poured fuel, and it also serves as a hearth. Handling flame intensity in models of mechanical type by using the slider to cover the heating unit. If opened, the fire flares up stronger. More recent models of this procedure performs automatic after setting up, the display control panel biofireplaces. Any manipulation during the installation of the unit is unnecessary. Fireplace should just get out of the package put on the selected location, and it's ready to go. With respect to fuel, the prefix "bio" indicates that the composition was obtained by processing biological waste or animal waste products, plants, microorganisms. This innovation is being promoted in various spheres of human life, as during combustion are not allocated substances detrimental impact on the environment. Biofuels are classified into three types:

bioethanol	denatured alcohol
biodiesel	Produced from vegetable oils
Biogas	The volatile substance, which was obtained from waste by special treatment

"Pure" biofuel emits only water and carbon dioxide, but the flame from it has no natural orange shade. The tabs appear more natural, in the biofuel add special additives.

When working biofireplaces air in the room will not be "dry." On the contrary, with this unit, you can save money on buying a humidifier. Incidentally, the type of fuel will depend on the brightness and color of the flame.

Requirements for premises during the installation and operation of the fireplace

Although biofireplaces to extract not connected, which is convenient for city apartments, ventilate the room where they are installed, it is necessary. For rooms with an area greater than 20-25 m, enough natural ventilation through open windows. The small rooms need for man-made ventilation regular circulation of air flows, because the carbon dioxide will accumulate in dangerous concentrations. An excess of negative impact on the human body and can lead to health problems. Pleasant and necessary complement will be decorating houseplants in pots premises, which will be its "surpassing" in oxygen.

During the firing of the fireplace fuel may exude a particular "spirit" smell, which quickly disappears. To avoid this, added to the tank a couple of drops of essential oil, which "will not spoil the porridge."

A variety of fireplaces

The range of bio fireplaces truly impressive. Models can be stylized in the "real" old units, or have an unusual futuristic shape. There are several classifications of bio fireplaces. By location, they are divided into four types:

• wall;
• Mobile or portable;
• Suspended;
• Embedded.

They are also classified according to shape, size, material performance and stylistic identity.

Wall

These bio fireplaces are installed on the wall, that it is clear from the title. they usually have a slightly "flattened" shape and small depth, so that the machine is not much came forward, that does not look very attractive. Convenient model for smaller rooms, where there is little space even for furniture. Bio-fireplace has three angle and takes accent wall, where additional decor with such a magnificent decoration will be superfluous. Although the wall units are usually equipped with a glass door, there are models with an open top. Before installing them is absolutely necessary to take care of that on biofireplaces nothing hanging.

Portable - floor and table

The portable fireplace is considered the best option for a gift. It can be put on the floor, a table or any other surface, since the lower part of the unit does not get hot and no harm will not bring it. Mobile fireplace is easy to move to a new location or move to another room. It has four viewing angles and includes even a central location. Portable models for gender typically have impressive dimensions and more like the original fireplaces. Desktop units perform a purely decorative function and are characterized by miniaturization. They are classified into biokolby, biochashi and biosvechi.

Suspension

Suspended models, perhaps the most original of all. They are attached to the ceiling and not touching the floor. The main convenience of bio fireplaces manifested when cleaning the room. Wash the floors it becomes much easier and not have to push anything. Of course, look suspension variants unusual, stylish and very beautiful. In most cases, they have a circular or oval shape and may have either one viewing angle, and four if the side walls are made of glass.

Advantages and disadvantages

Biofireplaces have a number of advantages:

• Environmentally friendly. Bioplamya not emit smoke, noxious gases, soot and other products "traditional" combustion. Only water and carbon dioxide.
• Easy to install. The units can be placed in the house, apartment, office and does not need to carry out large-scale construction work, connect the hood and negotiate changes with fire protection.
• Biofuels compact and wood stocks storage problem can be forgotten.
• Easy to operate and maintain. In any model (manual or automatic) can easily adjust the intensity of the flame or completely extinguish it with just one hand movement. Wash biofireplaces every few months with plain water.
• Mobility. This advantage applies only to units of the portable type.
• Wide range and stylistic versatility.

From the obvious drawbacks noted:

• The prefix "bio" does not mean that the flame of this fireplace can not set fire to anything, even if it does not spark. Fuel - a flammable liquid, which is potentially dangerous in the hands of the unwary.
• Expensiveness. And these aggregates, and the fuel will cost them "a lot of money." On considering the combustion speed (500 g for 1 hour) at a regular operation have to his purse to prepare a severe test.
• Bio-fireplace serves a decorative function. He did not provide the full room heating and it is impossible to cook porridge in the pot.

The advantages of a bio fireplaces in times greater than the disadvantages. In addition, some disadvantages (costs) eventually disappear altogether, as long as that units are considered a rarity.

What should I look for when choosing a fireplace

When choosing biofireplaces pay attention to its structure. The joints must be of good quality, and the body no dents or damage. The protective door is necessarily made of a heavy-duty, heat-resistant glass. But the most important thing in bio fireplaces - it hot "heart". The thicker the wall of the heating tank, the longer it will last. Quality container made of stainless steel. It will also have to decide on the control system. One will like mechanics with manual fire intensity, while others can not do without "smart" automation with a set of buttons on the control panel.

stylistic direction

Biofireplaces universal. Absolutely any style of interior design will take this element into the atmosphere. Although some models, of course, combined with the specific design direction. Provencal and rustic style will suit bio fireplaces with wood trim. of decorative stone enclosure organically combined with classical and colonial trend, art nouveau. Models made of glass suited to a modern, Scandinavian style and eco interiors. Body decorated with imitation brick masonry will emphasize on the accent wall in the loft. Bio-fireplace can not do without alpine chalet, Country, Russian style. Even restrained Art Deco and Art Nouveau will not prevent severe "fire" addition.

The materials and design of the housing

Based on materials from the body performance bio fireplaces are classified into the following types:

• Glass. Most claimed embodiment of particular aesthetics transparent walls.
• Ceramic. It has a nice glossy finish, which is often combined with glass.
• Marble. The housing is made of natural stone or simulate it. In the first case, the model will have an impressive weight, making it difficult to move and its impact on mobility. Use of decorative stone is quite justified, because the overheating of the surface is not terrible.
• Wooden. Housing made of wood is the most "intimate" look and fit in "related" to the unit Ecostyle. In the original models, it has the form of logs, stacked in the hearth.
• Metal. Durable, reliable material, combined with a simple décor.
• With portal plasterboard. Such models are considered to be the cheapest, because of their price, though bites, but not so much. Drywall for chassis design is often used in cases where the Bio Fireplace construct their own from scrap materials.
• Brick. Model fit into the concept of loft and modern style. Such a housing will overlap with a wall decorated brick or stonework.

Also, there are combination options, where the combination of several materials. Glass appears in nearly every model, because the front door is a protective traditionally performed because of it.

A variety of forms

Biofireplaces performed in a variety of forms, from classic to complex and asymmetric geometry. Depending on the characteristics of them are classified into the following types:

• Round and oval. Non-standard form of execution will engage the views. This fireplace will become the center of indoor decoration of the room. Usually rounded "sides" have suspended and floor standing models.
• Square. Traditional fireplaces for conventional form of flow into the interior, designed according to the principles of constructivism, minimalism and high tech.
• Rectangular. Classic fireplaces that will appeal to the conservatives, with skepticism relating to the new and extraordinary.
• Built. Static models that adapt to the particular placement.
• Corner. The best option for small rooms.
• Asymmetric. The variety of non-standard forms will allow to pick up a unique option that will emphasize the features of the author of the room design.

The original models Biofireplaces burner placed inside a vertically disposed ring at the center of the curved metal pallet or a triangle, a rhombus.

Management Technology

In Bio Fireplace meets three types of control technology:

• Machine. Ignition, extinguishing the fire and its intensity adjustment is performed remotely using the remote. The ideal model for the "lazy", prefer to put all the burden on the technique.
• Semiautomatic. Operated using the keypad, which is located at the Bio Fireplace. From machine differs only in the absence of the remote, you have to turn on the unit, it is necessary to approach it.
• Mechanics. Kindle fire will have a match, and to extinguish it or adjust the flame, it is necessary to move the slide cover on the tank.

Mechanical models are among the most expensive, so are suitable for those who want a budget option for eco-friendly fireplace.

Types of apparatus and burners circuit

Burners are classified into two types depending on the device of:

• Heating tanks. They constitute a set of separate fuel tank with thick walls and the burner itself. The apparatus which is the fact that at any moment during burning stops moving aside flap that sealingly closes the fuel compartment. Heating tanks easier to use and more expensive.
• Directly to the burner itself without any additional components. Such elements are usually made independently from the simplicity of the design. They constitute an outdoor tank, which is filled with fuel. To a flame had several tongues, it is covered by a special net with holes. The main drawback of the structure - burning stops until the end of the liquid fuel. Adjust the intensity of the flame can not be. But such burners can be installed a few, and even supplement them with Bio Fireplace heating tank.

An important factor in the selection of the unit will be the fuel consumption. When using the heating tanks this figure slightly lower than in simple burners, so from the viewpoint of economy, they are profitable.

Accessories and decor

Since the main function of bio fireplaces - decorative, decorate them with all sorts of accessories. They surround and attach to the burner flame plaque mystique and romance. Fireplaces, wood decorated with wooden and ceramic imitation, sand, pebbles, colored stones, synthetic or natural burnt coals. Most bio fireplaces are sold with decorations, but to decorate the area around the burner can be their own. The main thing is that the materials used are fire resistant, as safety is paramount.

The interior of the apartment / house

Bio-fireplace fits in any room. He looks good in the kitchen, living room, bedroom and even bathroom. For safety reasons, it is necessary to pay attention only to the size of the premises and, if necessary, to equip it with additional ventilation system. Stylistic component also plays an important role. Although the flame - the main decoration of bio fireplaces, shape and material of the body performance also have significance.

Living room

Location of the fireplace in the room is considered a classic, traditional option. In the Middle Ages it had a huge room well heated. This task was handled large fireplace, located in one of the walls. Winter evenings, when households get together after dinner, they were drawn to the fire, which united family and enveloped atmosphere of the room a special "hot" romance. The modern rooms are also going all the guests and relatives. Bio-fireplace unite and bring them closer together, because the magic of fire has retained its mystical power and appeal. In addition, the unit will give the room a unique warmth and charm. Traditionally, fireplaces in the room at a wall or on the center of the room. Miniature desktop version can be lost in the spacious living room.

Bedroom

Bedroom ideal desktop models. You can choose twin biofireplaces and symmetrically placed them on the bedside table. Alternatively, the wall model are used to establish opposite head of the bed instead of the TV to fall asleep could enjoy dancing flame tongues. Corner bio fireplaces are suitable for small spalenok. Fire and calms a person plunges into a light calming trance that helps sleep and recuperate after a hard day's work. Since the bedroom - an intimate room, which is to relax, to the selection of suitable fire responsibly. Do not recommend to buy a model with a body decorated in dark or bright colors. Massive biofireplaces more suitable for living rooms, so preference is given to compact version.

Kitchen

Previously, a fireplace in the kitchen was a necessity, not a luxury or a decorative element. In preparing flavorful meat skewer which "with piping hot" fed guests. The most difficult thing in the kitchen - to find a place to install a fireplace. If the room is combined with the dining room, the best option would be placing the unit next to the dining area. The kitchen, the interior of which replicates the authentic atmosphere of a certain epoch, will look good built-in models. For them, creating a special niche, decorated with brick or stone, the center of which he placed Bio Fireplace. When the U-shaped layout of the unit is inserted in one of the walls "butt" to the headset. If the layout of the island, then picked up a miniature model of a board, which will be located on the table or the bar.

Loggia or balcony

On insulated balcony or balcony Bio Fireplace will look particularly comfortable, if extra room is equipped with a study, library or small room of rest. Built-in, wall or floor model placed against the side walls of the deaf. If the place is already taken furniture, then pick up a compact desktop or biochashu biokolbu. To keep similarity with the original, built-in Bio Fireplace equipped with shelves, which are arranged on the decorative vases, bottles, small sculpture.

The country house

In a private house can become generous to a real fireplace. This option is actual for cases where family nest is raised from the ground and in parallel with the construction of the hood equip the combustion products. Of course, a real fireplace has a number of disadvantages compared with bioversiey. It will have to regularly clean up, buy fuel in large quantities and such a unit can not be rearranged into another room. Biofireplaces in this respect it is more convenient. Since rooms in country houses are usually large in size, they are fitted with built-in large-size models. They establish a fuel tank with multiple burners to a flame and heat was more. Originally will look pendant and wall models. Country house in chalet style with panoramic windows on the floor, wooden paneling and animal skins on the floor necessarily fireplace decorated with the body under the stone or wood. Ethnic motifs emphasize the design of the room near the sofa corner model with a number of themed decorations on the wall and the mantelpiece. Romantic atmosphere complement a set of tiny lights on the tiny table and floor bio fireplaces. They will replace the candle, but will last several times longer.

conclusion

For biofireplaces future, as the fuel on which they operate, eventually supplant traditional forms of exhaustible resources. Primitive model can be assembled independently, but safety in its operation must be a priority. The special flavor interior will give Bio Fireplace on cold, winter nights, when so want to wrap myself in a blanket with a cup of hot tea and warm, watching dancing tongues of flame.