How does a water vapor fireplace work?
A water vapor fireplace is an electric decorative fireplace operating on water vapor. In the fireplace there is a heating element, the transducer or the sump. This element heats the water and makes the water vapor. How do you activate a water vapor?
1. Fill the water bowl or open the water pipe (at the 'Projects' fireplaces).
2. Give the fireplace time to fill with water. This takes about 30 seconds.
3. Turn on the fireplace and give the fireplace about 1 minute to create the water vapor.
What does it cost to build in a water vapor fireplace?
Average price of the water vapor fireplace differs per model. Look at the appropriate model for your home for the price. In addition, most fireplaces are built in. You can make this as expensive or cheap as you want. Take a look at the cassette fireplaces and make your own diy cassette in a few steps.
By installing yourself on the basis of the manual of the fireplace, you limit the costs and you can already be ready with the purchase price of the fireplace and approximately 150 euros in material.
How long does a water vapor fireplace burn?
How long one water tank lasts is at the height of the flames that can often be set with a remote control. On average, a fireplace on water vapor burns for 8 hours at 1 time to fill the water tank. A water vapor fireplace on water pipe can of course burn “unlimited ” because the water is automatically replenished every time.
How do you maintain a water vapor fireplace?
Because the fireplace comes into contact with (crane) water, it is important to clean all parts regularly to remove limescale and dirt. Remove the parts you can remove such as the transducer, water tank and cover plate and clean and dry them. Use the supplied brush to dust in the fireplace and fan.
Tip: are you going on vacation or not using the fireplace for more than a week? Empty all parts of water and dry.
What if no water vapor comes out of the fireplace?
If water vapor no longer comes out of the fireplace, check the parts below. If all this still works as described, please contact the store where the fireplace was purchased and ask for help. In some cases, a mechanic can come by or advice is given by email or telephone.
✓ Is the transducer full of lime or clogged with dirt? Clean it and try to turn the fireplace on again.
✓ Turn on the fireplace and check at the rear with a pen that the fan is still running.
✓ Fill the water tank and turn it upside down in the fireplace. Is the water still bubbling at the cap?
Do water vapor fireplaces increase the humidity?
A water vapor fireplace blows water vapor into the room. The larger the fireplace or the higher the flame, the more water vapor enters the room. This vapor contributes to a fine living environment. Too little fluid in the house can cause dry eyes, dry throat or headaches. Too much moisture can cause mold development, wood that warps or paint that leaves.
Both are therefore not healthy and it is therefore important to keep this at a level of 40-60%. If you live in a dry environment, a water vapor fireplace can contribute to this and be a pleasant addition in the rooms.
How much power does a water vapor fireplace consume?
A water vapor fireplace uses energy when making the water vapor but also, if this is an option, when heating with the heating element. Without heating, for example the Dimplex Cassette 500 Multi, the fireplace consumes 230 W per hour. With heating function switched on, this can be up to 1500 watts, for example with the Dimplex 3-step Opti-myst.
