In principle, any woodburning stove can be retrofitted with an electrostatic dust collector. In principle, an electrostatic filter can be installed anywhere between the stove and the chimney outlet. Retrofit solutions for existing woodburning and tiled stoves are usually installed on the chimney or in the last section of the chimney. If the woodburning or […]
Dust collectors are currently relatively expensive because they are not produced in large quantities. We know from other areas of technology, such as the automotive industry, that unit prices fall rapidly once they are in mass production. Also, unlike biomass boilers, there is currently no subsidy for electrostatic precipitators for wood-burning or tiled stoves (from […]
In principle, any type of chimney suitable for a wood-burning stove can be fitted with a dust collector, whether it is made of metal, concrete or brick. It is important that the chimney is in good condition and structurally suitable for the installation or construction of a dust collector. In some cases, a chimney renovation […]
It is difficult to give a general answer as the installation of the collector is very individual. For example, the total cost depends on where the collector is installed, how accessible the installation site is, and whether other work is required, such as a chimney renovation (which is usually overdue anyway) or the installation of […]
The principle is similar to rubbing a balloon against your sweater. This creates an electric field that can make your hair stand on end. The electrostatic filter also creates a magnetic field with voltage, which it uses to charge the dust particles. The charged particles then stick to the wall of the chimney and clump […]
You can buy an electrostatic filter from a stove builder, stove dealer or specialist dealer. The addresses of stove builders can be found on the Gesamtverband Ofenbau e.V. GVOB website at https://www.kachelofenwelt.de/service/kachelofenbauer-adressen/. It is important that the dealer also offers advice or carries out the installation. The more specialised a dealer is in fireplaces and […]
The Federal Immission Control Act and the 1st BImSchV Ordinance for stoves and tiled stoves stipulate that appliances tested between 1 January 1995 and 21 March 2010 must emit a maximum of 4 grams of carbon monoxide per cubic metre of flue gas and a maximum of 0.15 grams of particulate matter per cubic metre […]
Yes, because it is a modification to the flue system. The chimney sweep will take into account whether the chimney cross-section is changed, the distance to combustible materials and whether other building regulations are complied with. It is advisable to consult the chimney sweep before installation.