With the approach of the heating season, the owners of private homes have one important thing - this is the preparation of fuel for the winter. Usually it is purchased in large volumes, and, accordingly, choosing the most suitable fuel for the unit, you can significantly save on its purchase.
How to heat a solid fuel boiler
A few decades ago, stoves were actively used for heating, but today they are replaced by boilers. The owners of private houses are most in demand for units operating on solid fuel, as this is the most economical option.
The most common types of fuel used today in everyday life:
- Firewood;
- Coal;
- Briquettes of peat or sawdust;
- Pellets
These fuel materials are very attractive to consumers due to their easy availability, relatively low price. In addition, they have a long shelf life and do not cause special difficulties in transportation. Another great advantage of these fuels is that they do not harm the environment.
Important! DFor kindling solid fuel boilersstrictly forbidden to usekerosene, gasoline and other flammable liquidsand.
How to heat a solid fuel boiler? The performance of a solid fuel boiler, its efficiency, depends on the type of fuel and its quality.
How to heat the boiler is most appropriate
Firewood is still the most common type of fuel, as it is more affordable and cheaper than other types of heating materials. Of great importance when choosing is the calorie content of the tree species, since it is this indicator that characterizes the combustion time and, accordingly, the amount of heat transfer.
Highest Calorific value are firewood from birch. In addition, they have the best value for money. When burned, birch firewood emits a pleasant aroma. True, they cannot be stored for a long time, over the years they lose their positive characteristics.
It is also very important to load dry firewood into solid fuel boilers. Since wet wood reduces the efficiency of the heating system, and is likely to cause increased tar formation inside the boiler and chimney. The moisture content of firewood should be less than 20%.
Firewood technology
When using the boiler for the first time in the new heating season, preparatory work is necessary. Clean the chimney of soot and ash, check the serviceability of all elements of the heating system (doors, gate valves, etc.) and, if necessary, replace or repair them.
The next step before starting the solid fuel boiler is to heat the pipes. To do this, dry chips or chips are burned.
For kindling, chips up to 7 cm thick are placed at the bottom; several pieces of firewood are laid on top of them. For more convenient arson, you can use special long matches and some paper that is placed between the chips. When the active combustion process begins, you can lay large logs in the furnace.
It should be remembered that when choosing fuel for the boiler, we also choose how often the boiler will have to be loaded and cleaned. The price of a particular type of fuel for the same volume is also important.
Leave Your Comment