{"id":226206,"date":"2022-12-26T16:31:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T16:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/riscaldare-correttamente-legna\/"},"modified":"2022-12-26T17:19:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T17:19:19","slug":"heating-properly-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/heating-properly-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Heating properly with wood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heating properly with wood<\/span><\/h1>\n

The rising price of energy and its scarcity may encourage people to make more use of wood heating systems in private homes.The use of such equipment makes perfect sense as long as it is used properly.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Soggiorno<\/a>
Living room with wood-burning fireplace Image by Jos\u00e9 Cl\u00e1udio Guimar\u00e3es JCGuimaraes from Pixabay<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before commissioning, it is necessary to check the respective chimneys if they have not been used for a long period of time since obstructions due to wasp nests and the like are possible, which, can be dangerous and the exhaust fumes could escape into living quarters causing combustion gas poisoning or cause fires.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Particulate matter problem<\/span><\/h2>\n

Only natural wood, such as dry coniferous or hardwood logs as well as dry coniferous or hardwood logs and unused solid wood sections can be burned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wood burning also releases pollutants such as carbon monoxide, tar-like compounds, soot and dust. For this reason, it is especially important to pay attention to how and with what wood you make fire. Proper lighting helps to significantly reduce emissions of particulate matter and other pollutants. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the heating system also significantly reduces emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Villaggio<\/a>
Mountain village Photo by Albrecht Fietz on Pixabay<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unsuitable fuels<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not only municipal waste should not be burned in the home but also newspapers, magazines, cardboard, packaging material, wood from businesses, construction sites, building renovations and demolitions, wooden pallets, boxes or crates. Anyone who carries out burning with these materials pollutes the environment and violates the Environmental Protection Act. In addition, the wrong fuels damage the system. It gets dirty faster and radiates less heat. Corrosion damage can occur, making expensive repairs necessary. If you really want to save money, burn only clean, natural wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Climate change and consequences<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting the fire<\/span><\/h2>\n

Smokeless fire: is an innovative method that significantly reduces pollutant emissions by producing much less particulate matter and makes wood fire much more environmentally friendly. Smoke formation during the lighting phase is reduced by this method, which emits no visible smoke during the entire burning phase. The wood burns from top to bottom. This means it burns more slowly and the combustion process can be controlled and managed better.<\/span><\/p>\n

This method of ignition is suitable for all top-burning systems (fireplaces, wood stoves, tiled stoves, and central wood-burning cooking systems with top flues). It is best to use appropriate fire starters (e.g., wood wool soaked in wax) rather than newspaper for ignition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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