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Dust extractor FAQs: Do I need a power supply?

Yes, the Electrostatic Dust Collector requires electricity to operate. However, a simple 230 volt household socket, which is often already available in the loft, is sufficient. Otherwise, a specialist electrician can usually install a suitable socket or cable quickly and easily. Be sure to discuss this in advance with the company installing the extractor.

Dust Collector FAQs: Who installs an electrostatic precipitator?

Electrostatic precipitators are usually installed by companies specialising in chimney construction. A list of companies is provided by the German Chimney Contractors’ Association (Fachverband Schornsteintechnik e.V.). Some stove builders also offer installation services; specialised companies can be found among the members of the Gesamtverband Ofenbau e.V. (GVOB). Your chimney sweep may also be the person […]

Dust Collector FAQs: Can any stove be retrofitted with an electrostatic filter and where can it be installed?

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 Collector FAQs: What is the price trend for dust collectors?

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 […]

Dust Collector FAQs: Does the type of chimney matter when installing an electrostatic dust collector?

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 […]

Dust Collector FAQs: How much does an electrostatic precipitator cost?

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 […]

Dust Collector FAQs: How does an electrostatic filter work?

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 […]

Frequently Asked Questions: Where can I buy an electrostatic filter?

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 […]