District chimney sweep EXPERT TIP
Like his colleagues, he is an energy expert and advises his customers on all issues, revolving around heating and warmth. Here are his tips for installing heating cassettes.
A detailed site visit with the chimney sweep is absolutely necessary.
The chimney sweep must confirm later with his signature, that the changed fireplace can be used without hesitation. To do this, he must use the existing fireplace and the room, in which he stands, know. In individual cases, the installation of a heating cassette is not recommended.
Think closets, Bookshelves or electrical wiring next to the fireplace.
A heating cassette not only gives off more heat to the room than an open fireplace, considerably higher temperatures also develop in it. It can happen, that the walls behind the fireplace heat up so much without additional insulation, that the sheathing of electric cables melts or that wood catches fire, causing a smoldering fire.
Let the chimney sweep advise you, before you buy a cartridge heater.
Competent help in choosing the right cassette saves money and possibly a lot of trouble. The chimney sweep is a neutral consultant and has an overview of the products on the market. Collect brochures, go through them with him.
Look for quality and not special offers.
When it comes to heating cassettes, it is not primarily about beauty or the low price, but on quality. An indication are the nameplate and the CE Ü test seal. Cassettes of the type 1 must be operated closed, that of the design 2 even with open doors.
If you want to do the installation yourself, talk through the work beforehand.
Heating cassettes are supplied with installation instructions, however, not all special features at the installation site can be taken into account in this. Therefore, go through the work steps with the chimney sweep; he is also willing, to accompany the installation. Then you can be sure, that everything is in order and can also be removed without any problems.