Hello everyone,
we heat our house with geothermal energy and are very satisfied with it. When we built the house, we included a chimney, but we never installed a fireplace. By now, we are not really keen on having one. The house stays evenly warm due to its relatively good insulation value, so there is hardly any desire to cozy up by a fireplace.
However, the reports about power outages make me somewhat uncertain. We could probably manage through a 1- or 2-day outage. But if the power went out for a longer period in winter, we have no alternative heating option. Therefore, we are considering installing a small wood stove. Prices for them are, of course, very high, and availability is sometimes ridiculous. It would also need to be connected properly. Do you think it still makes sense?
we heat our house with geothermal energy and are very satisfied with it. When we built the house, we included a chimney, but we never installed a fireplace. By now, we are not really keen on having one. The house stays evenly warm due to its relatively good insulation value, so there is hardly any desire to cozy up by a fireplace.
However, the reports about power outages make me somewhat uncertain. We could probably manage through a 1- or 2-day outage. But if the power went out for a longer period in winter, we have no alternative heating option. Therefore, we are considering installing a small wood stove. Prices for them are, of course, very high, and availability is sometimes ridiculous. It would also need to be connected properly. Do you think it still makes sense?
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motorradsilke20 Oct 2022 11:24You can install a simple stove yourself. These use standardized pipes that are simply connected and sealed at the chimney using a special fitting designed to be inserted into the chimney. You can get the materials at a hardware store.
Whether the stove is room air-independent or room air-dependent needs to be discussed with the chimney inspector. If you have a large room and no controlled ventilation system, a room air-dependent stove might be sufficient.
Personally, I would always recommend installing a wood stove because it creates a great atmosphere and delays turning on the main heating during transitional seasons.
Ours is still only connected to the hot water system.
Whether the stove is room air-independent or room air-dependent needs to be discussed with the chimney inspector. If you have a large room and no controlled ventilation system, a room air-dependent stove might be sufficient.
Personally, I would always recommend installing a wood stove because it creates a great atmosphere and delays turning on the main heating during transitional seasons.
Ours is still only connected to the hot water system.
motorradsilke schrieb:
You can install a simple stove yourself. These use standardized pipes that just need to be connected and sealed at the chimney with a special part that fits inside the chimney. You can get the materials at a home improvement store. That was also the information I had.
motorradsilke schrieb:
If you have a large room and no mechanical ventilation system, an air-dependent stove might be sufficient. That would be correct.
Tolentino schrieb:
From what I’ve read, it’s too late for this winter anyway. But the next winter is supposed to be even worse. Yes, who knows what else might come. 😱
motorradsilke schrieb:
And as some have said, in insulated buildings, heat retention for a few days isn’t the main concern, but power generation and drinking water supply are. We keep about two weeks’ worth of drinks in stock. That’s mostly because we’re too lazy to keep going to the beverage store all the time. Power can go out sometimes. That’s annoying, but not necessarily life-threatening.
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motorradsilke20 Oct 2022 12:25We assembled the stove ourselves in the following order:
We asked the chimney sweep what was allowed and what kind of stove we needed. Since our open-plan living area is connected to the hallway, that was sufficient for a room air-dependent stove. Then we bought the stove, installed it, and had it inspected.
You really don’t need a professional for this.
It is important that the stove complies with Stage II of the Federal Immission Control Ordinance.
We asked the chimney sweep what was allowed and what kind of stove we needed. Since our open-plan living area is connected to the hallway, that was sufficient for a room air-dependent stove. Then we bought the stove, installed it, and had it inspected.
You really don’t need a professional for this.
It is important that the stove complies with Stage II of the Federal Immission Control Ordinance.
ypg schrieb:
If a room air-dependent one is sufficient and you can get one, I would do it in your place....and if you can get firewood. I would clarify that beforehand, otherwise even the nicest stove won’t help. In and around Munich, for example, almost all suppliers are sold out. And those who still have some, charge exorbitant prices. Up to 500€/stere are being asked.And paid. 😳
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motorradsilke20 Oct 2022 15:55filosof schrieb:
...and if you get wood. I would clarify this in advance; otherwise, even the nicest stove won’t help. For example, in and around Munich, almost all suppliers are sold out. Those who still have some are charging sky-high prices. Up to 500€/stère is being asked.
And paid. 😳Otherwise, check classified ads. Wood is often sold privately.
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