Technical characteristics of the ceramic chimney pipe
More romance in the country life than the winter gatherings by the fireplace or stove have not yet come up. The wood is burning, the house is filled with warmth, smoke is blowing over the roof. All this is fine, but first you have to fold the chimney, as a material for which we suggest choosing a simple ceramic pipe. Modern technologies make it possible to make this important element of the heating system not only functional, but also harmonious in design.
Comparison of ceramics with brick or metal flue gas outlets of heating devices is not entirely correct, therefore we simply list the advantages that chimney assemblies give from ceramic pipes to their owners.
- Increases the thrust of .The heat-resistant glazed inner coating of the chimneys reduces the coefficient of friction, the volatile products of combustion easily slip through them without causing smoke in the living quarters.
- Provides moisture resistance. Glaze protects the chimney pipe from the effects of atmospheric moisture and condensation from the heating zone. With seasonal heating, the absence of moisture in the pores of the smoke extraction systems guarantees them against microcracks and ruptures.
- Prevents the formation of soot .The low coefficient of adhesion of the surface of ground ceramic pipes greatly reduces the risk of formation of foci of chimney contamination by combustion products.
- Protects against fire .The possibility of ignition of soot in the chimney always exists, but in our case a simple calculation of the thermal conductive properties of the material makes it possible to simply ignore any temperature loads up to 1000 degrees.
- Preserves the chemical neutrality of .Unlike metal and even brick structures, ceramic pipes have a higher resistance to aggressive acid and alkaline compounds that voluntarily accumulate on the walls of the chimney, and in the dissolved form( condensate, precipitation) they eat holes in them.
The device of a chimney from ceramic pipes on a photo
We admit that the design of a chimney of your fireplace in the final execution should be somewhat more complicated than simple straight-through drawing. Chimney( in any version) will have to be protected from interaction with the external environment. Leaks of carbon monoxide, possible burns, fire safety of living quarters have not been canceled yet. In a modern version, an absolutely reliable modular chimney looks like this.
- outer protective layer: brick or concrete shell;in the best models - an additional dissipating heat source;
- heat-insulating hood: provides fire safety of the heating device in places of contact with the structural elements of the wooden building;
- is actually a tube of ceramics of a specified diameter, made according to the manufacturer's technical standards.
In this sandwich module, all internal thermal and mechanical deformations are as balanced as possible, therefore the quality of the exhaust system depends only on the quality of installation and the correct choice of raw materials.
Installation of a chimney from ceramic pipes
This factor can also be attributed to the advantages of ceramics. The installation of a modular chimney from ceramic can, if desired, be carried out with your own hands, most importantly, take into account some of the nuances of the design. The kit usually includes:
- ready-made vertical chimney units;
- tee for the removal to the heating device;
- container for condensate;
- control devices, cleaning hatches.
The chimney can be installed inside or outside the house. The choice of technological scheme depends on the location of the source of smoke and the wishes of the owners. Arrangement of a vertical riser necessarily requires pouring an autonomous concrete foundation. The conclusion of the ceramic chimney pipe through the roof is made in the usual way: closer to the ridge, 1.5 m above the roof cut, waterproofing the outlet. Some details of the installation you can follow in the video.
