Hello,
we are still at the very beginning of our planning. However, I have always found gas fireplaces very attractive and also practical. In our floor plan, it would also fit well as a room divider.
The main reason for choosing one would be the cozy atmosphere it creates, not the heating aspect.
When comparing gas fireplaces and wood-burning fireplaces, I personally see more advantages with a gas fireplace!
However, considering today’s context (discussion about CO2 taxes, KfW subsidies, etc.), it seems wiser not to rely on a gas boiler but rather on a heat pump, which we would currently prefer over a gas boiler.
On the other hand, it would be quite costly to install a gas line just for a gas fireplace.
I am currently quite conflicted because a wood-burning fireplace is not really a great alternative for us.
Has anyone been in the same situation? How did you decide? Are there any helpful tips?
Thanks in advance.
we are still at the very beginning of our planning. However, I have always found gas fireplaces very attractive and also practical. In our floor plan, it would also fit well as a room divider.
The main reason for choosing one would be the cozy atmosphere it creates, not the heating aspect.
When comparing gas fireplaces and wood-burning fireplaces, I personally see more advantages with a gas fireplace!
However, considering today’s context (discussion about CO2 taxes, KfW subsidies, etc.), it seems wiser not to rely on a gas boiler but rather on a heat pump, which we would currently prefer over a gas boiler.
On the other hand, it would be quite costly to install a gas line just for a gas fireplace.
I am currently quite conflicted because a wood-burning fireplace is not really a great alternative for us.
Has anyone been in the same situation? How did you decide? Are there any helpful tips?
Thanks in advance.
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hampshire16 Sep 2019 11:35That’s a great idea. The gas connection adds convenience, and once the line is installed, you don’t have to think much about it anymore. From motorhomes, I’m familiar with 11kg (24 lb) gas cylinders. You can have two gas cylinders connected at the same time (in motorhomes, this is called Duo Control). When one is empty, it switches to the second cylinder and notifies you. This way, you wouldn’t risk your fireplace not working because you forgot to replace the empty cylinder at some point.
In the motorhome, we also have a gas outlet for the grill. It’s great: just plug in the grill and you’re ready to go. Maybe you’d find that useful on your terrace for a gas grill. Then the gas line would serve two purposes...
In the motorhome, we also have a gas outlet for the grill. It’s great: just plug in the grill and you’re ready to go. Maybe you’d find that useful on your terrace for a gas grill. Then the gas line would serve two purposes...
In this case, I would also recommend using a gas cylinder, preferably placed outside. There are also large 33kg (73 lb) cylinders available. These might only need to be replaced once a year.
This not only saves the connection costs but also the monthly meter fees and so on.
I doubt that a gas fireplace would be running continuously in a modern building, as it would simply get too warm.
This not only saves the connection costs but also the monthly meter fees and so on.
I doubt that a gas fireplace would be running continuously in a modern building, as it would simply get too warm.
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nordanney16 Sep 2019 15:10hampshire schrieb:
The gas connection makes it convenient, and once the line is installed, you don't have to worry much anymore.Unfortunately, the original poster first has to pay to have the line installed for the gas fireplace...H
hampshire16 Sep 2019 23:34nordanney schrieb:
Unfortunately, the original poster first has to have the gas line installed for the gas fireplace at their own expense...The whole thing with the gas fireplace is a luxury. The gas line is just one part of it. It’s doable. It’s simply a matter of weighing the options.hampshire schrieb:
The whole thing with the gas fireplace is a luxury. The gas line for it is another factor. It’s possible to do. It’s simply a matter of weighing the options.but it also gives you the opportunity to install a proper stove...
fragg schrieb:
but it also gives you the opportunity to install a proper stove...What does a gas stove have that induction doesn't? Besides being harder to clean...