A stove in a house during cold weather is not only a source of heat but also a fire hazard. If the stove was built by a specialist according to all the rules, it will serve for a long time, and only requires timely maintenance: cleaning the pipe and chimney of accumulated soot and creosote, and monitoring the condition of the firebox, hob, and the stove as a whole.
A stove in a house during cold weather is not only a source of heat but also a fire hazard. If the stove was built by a specialist according to all the rules, it will serve for a long time, and only requires timely maintenance: cleaning the pipe and chimney of accumulated soot and creosote, and monitoring the condition of the firebox, hob, and the stove as a whole.
During the operation of the stove, the formation of soot in the chimney pipe is inevitable. If the stove is heated with firewood, this happens more slowly, but if heated with coal or coal briquettes, the chimney opening quickly becomes covered with a layer of soot. What can this lead to? The stove stops heating, firewood in the firebox does not ignite, or if it does, smoke will enter the room. Furthermore, soot accumulated in the chimney can ignite, leading to serious consequences. To prevent fires in the house, the stove heating system must be kept in order. The stove should not have cracks or gaps, and the chimney must have good draft and be whitewashed with a lime solution. This is done so that any cracks that appear over time can be noticed against the white background. To prevent cracks in the masonry, clean the chimney of accumulated soot at least once every three months, and periodically check the chimneys for draft.
It is recommended to heat the stove two to three times a day for no more than one and a half hours. This will help avoid overheating. Stop heating at least 2 hours before bedtime. During this time, the firewood will have time to burn out, and the chimney can be closed.
Under no circumstances should you use flammable and combustible liquids for lighting the stove. Also, do not leave the firebox doors open and the heating stove unattended. To prevent accidentally dropped burning embers from causing a fire, place a metal sheet measuring at least 50x70 cm in front of the firebox on a wooden floor.
Keep clothing, furniture, firewood, and other combustible materials at least one and a half meters away from the stove. Ash and burnt-out coals should be disposed of no closer than 15 meters from buildings.
The stove must have an independent foundation. An air gap, or so-called recess, must be maintained between the stove walls and wooden structures.
The stove and chimney, at the points of connection with wooden ceilings, must have a thickened brickwork or a firebreak to prevent ignition.
Repair your stove in advance and help your elderly parents and relatives to do so.
Be vigilant! Compliance with these rules will help prevent misfortune.