Bio fireplaces for an apartment with their own hands

Bio Fireplace - is an excellent replacement for real fireplaces in flats of high-rise buildings. Many residents of private homes also dream of "living fire", but not always there is an opportunity for one reason or another to lay down a real hearth. Of course, in addition to biofireplaces, electric variants simulating live fire are also on sale, but for a long time, they dry air, and electricity requires quite a lot of money. The biofire does not have these drawbacks, therefore it can be used for a long time in any premises.

Biofireplaces for an apartment you can make with the help of necessary for this material. Ready-made variants of such interior decorations are expensive , so if you want to transform the design of the to with a bio-fireplace, you can try to make it yourself.

The bio-fireplace can have various shapes, so you can choose the one that is more suitable for interior decoration. Incorporating the fantasy, the

fire in the is enclosed in round or rectangular fencing types - , this can be a small vase or a box, a fireplace near the wall or built in the by the , and also installed in the middle of the room or even on the desktop. Naturally, work on such an accessory of comfort will require some time, great effort and high accuracy.

But before the to get started, it is necessary to understand the device of this decorative device and understand what is necessary for its normal operation.

Biofireplaces are becoming more popular and fashionable for different styles of interiors lately, they have their pros and cons in operation, which are also not bad to know.

Principal device biowaste

structure structure is simple - the basic its elements is the capacity for fuel and the surrounding its decorative design.

• Fuel capacity is the main element of biowaste .Besides, in fact, tank , it also has a burner, which is made of metal alloys or artificial stone. The burner can be of different shapes and sizes, so they choose the one that is ideal for the selected frame.

The burner must have a lid that is opened only when the fire is lit, and to shut it down, it's enough just to its close.

lid In , the tank is filled with the required amount of biofuel , which burns the whole , burning up.

• The fuel tank with the burner is usually installed on a platform or placed in a transparent tank , the material of which is capable of withstanding the increased combustion temperatures of the fire.

is sometimes used. It is surrounded by decorative ornaments that can be used for stones of various sizes or attributes simulating wood logs or charcoal from wood - made of non-combustible material.

These attributes, which are highlighted by the lit fire burner, create a special atmosphere and mood. The decoration is always chosen under the general style of the interior, as the bio fireplace should fit organically into it.

• The fuel for such fireplaces is bioethanol, which is sold by in plastic containers in specialized stores. For a small this bottle will last for a long time, but if you light the fire every night, you should definitely have it for .

By chemical composition biofuel is safe, because it is produced on the basis of natural raw materials. It does not gives soot and smoke, there is no burning on the glass surface, fuel does not leave any residue when burning, and the heat dissipation factor is even higher than when burning wood.

Despite such heat and technical qualities of the fuel, the room does not heat up the bio-fireplace, and the decorative capacity of the around it does not heat up to the melting point, so do not be afraid that it will be spoiled. Due to the quality of non-heated indoor air, the bio fireplace can be used in summer evenings, when you just need to create a special romantic mood. It's nice to sit by this fire and in the rainy, dull day of the - , it will make the room cozy and comfortable.

When operating such a fireplace, it burns not the fuel itself, but the fumes allocated to it. The fuel design is such that its compartment, in which fuel is poured, is isolated from the part where combustion ( burner) occurs. In the fireplaces sold in stores, a special sensor is installed that keeps the atmosphere around the flame under control, and in case of some unusual situation, the gives the command to close the damper to stop the fuel supply. In addition, the height of the flame in the biowaste can be regulated. Equipped with electronics, biofireplaces can be remotely controlled, for example, by a smartphone or tablet.

Video: an example of a modern biofireplaces with electronic control

The first step is to draw a sketch biowaste

. When creating this interior accessory yourself, it's best to start drawing a picture and arrange the biofire for on the .Having seen that in the end it turned out, it will be quite possible to evaluate visually its possibilities for its production.

It's quite difficult to make a fuel block on your own, therefore it is usually purchased in finished factory form in specialized shops.

If you plan to make a decorative frame from individual parts, then it is recommended to make drawing with exact dimensions, so that they fit perfectly together, otherwise, possible have to redo all the work. In addition, the drawing and drawing will help to see, which materials are needed, and which their number needs to be prepared.

As an example, we can consider the manufacture of the biowaste , located between two glass screens.

Materials and parts for the manufacture of the biowaste

The first that is purchased - is a fuel tank. It can have a rectangular shape, slightly smaller or larger. Given this parameter, the hole in the stand for is cut out.

store. If it is decided to manufacture the tank by itself, metal for should be chosen at least 3 mm thick. The metal must be stainless, otherwise chemical reactions and harmful for human health evaporation during combustion are possible.

tank should consist of two compartments - bottom, where the fuel is poured, and the upper - for the evaporation and burning of the fire. They should be connected among themselves by small holes, through which the fuel vapor will fall into the upper section of the biofire - on the burner.

Another version of the capacity can be a stainless steel mug that has a metal mesh on top that will become a separator of fuel and vapors. It will also be the fire divider. Through the grid, it is easy to add fuel to the lower part of the of the tank, and also to light a fire.

This capacity can be quite small. Its can be used one or several, depending on the size of the decorative stand. Mugs can be arranged in a circle, in one or more rows.

If a mug with a handle is purchased to make the burner and is decided to remove its , then it must be done very carefully and do not damage the metal cylinder itself. The should not have any foreign holes, as fuel, emerging, may flash in the most unexpected place. In any case , for a full guarantee, the fuel tank is best equipped to install the in one more metal container.

No less important is the environment of the fuel tank, that is, its decorative design. If it is not beautiful enough, biocamine will not give the proper effect, and it for its direct purpose should become an aesthetic decoration of the room.

Most often, such products are framed with heat-resistant glass, which will greatly enhance the effect of a burning flame, and, in addition, protect it from all surrounding effects, such as a draft, but at the same time allow you to contemplate the beauty of living fire.

In capacity or on the panel where the burner is installed, it will be good to look round stones of one or different colors. They are neatly laid out or glued around the fire, and sometimes scattered chaotically.

If the biocamine is supposed to be portable, then it is usually placed on the pedestal, and nothing else is placed on the on its surface. In this case, such an original decoration can become the center of the interior composition of the entire room.

Install the construction of the as fireplace and into the fireplace portal, imitating a real hearth lined up against the wall. For the , giving the a natural look, around the has special ceramic firewood that is almost impossible to distinguish from the real ones. Instead of firewood, you can use coals or half-burnt branches, also made of ceramics.

Video: diversity of designs and styles of design of bio-fireplaces

Self-assembly as a fireplace

As an example, you can consider assembling two variants of bio-fireplaces that you can build yourself.

The first option: a flame between two screens of

Such bio fireplace can be installed on the floor or on a wide cabinet.

For the work will be required:

- For the panel, in which the capacity will be installed, plasterboard or thick plywood, wooden blocks 50 × 30 or 40 × 30 mm and self-tapping screws are required.

- Fire-resistant glass, from which the enclosing transparent walls will be made.

- Fuel capacity , equipped with gate valve.

- Bolts, washers, silicone gaskets, which are laid between the glass and metal fasteners.

- Metal or plastic legs for glass and rubber gaskets for them.

- Heat-resistant material in order to protect the around the fuel tank or flame retardant paint.

• First you need to make a foundation for installing the fuel tank. Following the dimensions of the drawing drawn up in advance, two pieces of timber are sawn, onto which the plywood parts of the base will be fixed. The top panel and the side parts are sawed out. The lower side of the structure is missing, since it will unnecessarily weight the structure. In addition, from below it will be more convenient to attach a glass frame.
• In the upper plane, a rectangular hole of the required size is cut to fit the fuel .
• Then on the frame all the elements of the base are fixed, the edges are carefully processed. If instead of plywood used gypsum board, then its edges need to be filled with putty.
• In glass panels, it is necessary to drill holes corresponding to the diameter of the bolts. They can be drilled at the bottom of the glass or closer to the middle. With this rather difficult task it is not easy to cope, as the material can easily crack, so it is better to entrust this process to the master who has the tool for this purpose.
• Further, the of the fastening parts is marked on the side parts of the base, and holes are drilled, the is also corresponding to the diameter of the bolts.
• Through the glass and holes in the base, bolts are passed. They must be equipped with silicone gaskets, a washer is installed inside the frame, and then the nut is screwed. Proce ss pr is handled with increased accuracy, since glass can not withstand excessive pressure.

• decorative bolts. The feet on the glass panels are installed in the next step, but first they are laid with rubber gaskets.
• When the design is ready, in the its top part in the drilled hole is installed fuel capacity .
• On the surface, around the burner, you can lay or glue stones or other non-combustible decorative materials.

The second option: a bio fireplace - "aquarium"

Another version of the bio fireplace looks more respectable, but it's also quite simple to install.

In order for to assemble such a model, it is necessary to prepare the following materials:

- Glass for walls - it is possible to take refractory, and it is possible to use ordinary material having a large thickness.

- Silicone - it is necessary for gluing glass walls in the corners. This material is used for assembling aquariums, so there is no reason to doubt the 's reliability in its .

- A square pot made of metal sheets or wood. If wood is used, it must necessarily be treated with special flame retardant formulations that prevent the ignition of material.

- Metal mesh for fixing in the vase, on which will be laid out further decorative stones or firewood. Its can be purchased in construction or specialized stores. In order not to buy excess material, you need to remove the measurements from the vase in advance, approximately for 2 - 3 cm from its top.

- Beautiful stones with a smooth surface. They will need quite a lot. The deeper the grid is installed and the more the perimeter of the vase, the more decorative stones will be needed.

- The fuel tank consisting of two tanks , which has a height on the three or four centimeter below the base flowerpot. One capacity should easily fit into another. The is installed in the middle of the pot. If the pot is wooden, it is better to isolate the tank by wrapping it with the with the isover.

- For organized combustion, a wick is sometimes used, which is made from a cotton lace.

• First of all, of course, a pot must be bought or made, since it is he who asks tt for the rest of his work on the bio fireplace.
• According to the dimensions of the finished glass vase, the walls of the frame are cut out. Further their vertical edges are smeared with silicone, and the elements are joined into a cube with an open upper and lower part.

• A glued angle is used to support the silicone so that the silicone seizes the - , its hardening takes place quite quickly. The glass needs to be glued very carefully, without smearing the sealant, and it is possible to cut off the excess only after it has completely solidified.

• Place the first metal larger in the center of the pot, its is recommended for silicone. In it is put capacity of smaller size, which is the fuel tank .

• . On top of the , the holds the metal mesh around the perimeter of the box. The mesh can be recessed into the vase or the as per the of its edge, if wide enough. Do not forget to leave room to install a frame of glass.

• Next, on top of the vase set glass cube, which can also be grabbed to the edges of the base with silicone.
• The last stage of the work is the decoration of the surface of the laid mesh with prepared stones or small-sized ceramic firewood. Between these decorative elements, a wick is passed through which the fumes from the fuel will flow.

• Stones or other decoration the fireplace is not only the decoration of this accessory, but also its functional part, as it works for a uniform distribution of the heat produced over the metal grating .

Video: another interesting option for manufacturing a fireplace

Make a fireplace with your own hands is easy enough if the have at hand all the necessary materials. In addition, you need to have patience, so that the work turned out to be of high quality, and the product could not be distinguished from a professionally manufactured interior accessory.