What can be more comfortable than evening gatherings nearcrackling hearth? The fireplace is not only a means for heating the room, but also a bright element of the decor, which will add charm and sophistication to the room. However, for the safe operation and maintenance of the fireplace, special tools are required. The purpose and types of accessories for fireplaces are described in detail in the article.
The main accessories include accessoriesto maintain fire and clean the fireplace: poker, tongs, scoop and panicle. Without them, using a fireplace is difficult and unsafe. In specialized stores you can often find sets of basic accessories made in a single stylistic solution. Auxiliary accessories for the fireplace make it easier to operate the hearth, help maintain order and are stylish interior items. These accessories include the drovnitsa and the servitor.
For the manufacture of accessories for the hearth usesteel and bronze. There are also models of cast iron, but they are very heavy and fragile. Especially elegant look forged accessories for the fireplace. Let's look at each instrument in detail.
The poker is a rod with a diameter1-1.5 cm, a length of 0.5-0.7 meters and a curved end, the so-called beak. Due to the different length of the models, you can choose the tool based on the owner's growth. Kocherga is designed for tedding and breaking coal, it is also convenient for it to remove stuck fuel in the grate. The poker handle can be made of metal, wood, heat-resistant ceramics. For the convenience of hanging the poker, the servitor has a loop. In premium models, there are ivory lining. The most convenient were recognized round handles. Very impressive look products decorated with decorative elements of art forging.
The tongs are an accessory for the fireplace and stoves,intended for the correction of logs in the hearth and the capture of coals. The forceps are made in the form of tweezers or scissors. The latter option has round handles or rings for ease of use. Tweezers in the form of tweezers - a classic model based on a flexible plate. There are products with or without handles.
Scoop - a necessary tool for cleaning the fireplace from the ash. It should have a solid working part of steel, so that it does not melt away from hot coals. The scoop handle must be at least 40 cm.
The panicle for the fireplace is made from horsehair or metal wire. The length of the pile varies in the range of 12-18 cm. In spite of the fact that the panicles from natural nap are more expensive, they should be preferred to them, and not to synthetic analogues. Such a panicle does not melt if it becomes necessary to sweep hot coals that fell out of the fireplace.
The fire-bar - an accessory for fireplaces and stoves,designed to improve the circulation of air and, accordingly, traction. It is a cast-iron grate on a stand or legs, on which firewood is placed directly in the hearth. As a result, air access is improved and the fuel burns out evenly and completely. The bars are made of thick cast iron or forged steel. Some models of grates are supplemented with an ash pan, a special box at the bottom of the structure for collecting ash. Such an element greatly simplifies the process of cleaning the focus. To increase the heat transfer of the fireplace, the grates are equipped with a back wall made of a thick sheet of metal or "cores". These elements carry not only a functional load, but also are a spectacular decor.
Mechs are designed to inflate the coals in the fireplaceand maintaining a dying fire. The device consists of 2 wooden pear-shaped slats and a leather bag between them. In the front part of the accessory for the fireplace is a hollow tube made of bronze or steel, and in the opposite part there is a valve. When the fur is opened, a vacuum is created inside the leather bag, the valve opens and gives air access. When compressed, pressure builds up in the bag and air is extracted from the tube in the front part of the device by a thin jet. To make fire mantlers work, a force of approximately 2 kg is required. This is enough to inflate the flame, but not to let sparks and ash fall from the hearth. The size of the bellows can be very different. In the past, they were used in smithies to fan fire in the hills, and they were truly huge. A small device 45-90 cm in diameter is enough for a home fireplace. Wooden staves of chimneys are often decorated with carvings, inlays of metal and enamel, drawings, even precious stones. Fireplace bellows of eminent manufacturers are truly a work of art that will decorate any interior.
The fan for the fireplace is of three types and solvesdifferent tasks. This device can be used, as well as fireplace furs, to "fuel" the flame with oxygen. The second method involves the use of this accessory for the fireplace in order to improve the draft and remove the combustion products from the chimney. Install such a fan in the upper part of the chimney, which somewhat complicates the preventive cleaning of the latter. The third option is to improve the distribution of hot air and the heating of other rooms with a fireplace if this is provided by the design. All types of fans require an electrical connection, so it is better to plan the wiring in advance.
Screen - an accessory for the fireplace, protectinga premise from casual falling out of logs, coals and sparks from the center. By design, the screens are built-in and stand-alone. Embedded models can be made in the form of doors or a cast construction that covers the lower part of the fireplace. They are made in the form of lattices made of cast iron or forged steel. Such products look very elegant.
In free-standing screens, the design spacethought expands. The forged construction is supplemented with a fine-meshed metal mesh. Such an accessory for the fireplace will protect the room from accidentally dropped sparks and evenly distribute heat from the hearth. Models of screens from heat-resistant glass are quite popular. They distribute heat more poorly, but they scatter the light perfectly. There are transparent and matte screens. The least popular and safe option is fabric screens. Textiles are impregnated with a special composition that protects against fire, but this is a very weak protection against the randomly rolled out portal.
Fireplace screen - not only carries a protective function, but also is a stylish element of decor, which will decorate any interior. The photo of the accessory for the fireplace is shown below.
As it is not difficult to guess from the name, drovnitsa -firewood storage device. Comfortable use of the fireplace suggests having a stock of firewood at hand, to exclude the need to go out after them to the barn or to the street every time. However, a pile of logs on the floor creates a lot of inconvenience in the form of garbage. Therefore, it is more convenient for a house to use a woodpile. In addition, the fuel in it will always be dry, which is important. There are stationary and mobile drovnitsy. Stationary models are larger and contain more fuel. They are made of wood, forged steel, cast iron. Portable drovnitsy more practical. It is convenient to bring firewood from the street. There are many variants of execution: from metal, wood, vines, fabrics, knitted, leather, plastic. There are drovnitsy in the form of a trolley with wheels, a bucket, a basket, a sack, a box. Such a decorative accessory for the fireplace is easy to make by yourself. When choosing a particular model, pay attention to the bottom. Drovnitsy with a lattice bottom look very elegant, however, trunks and particles of the bark can wake up through the cells. Models of forged metal will become a real highlight of the interior. Particularly impressive are the accessories and accessories for the fireplace made in a single style solution.
Service - special storage standbasic accessories: pokers, tongs, scoop and panicles. Simply folded near the hearth tools do not look very aesthetic, so they use a special stand or hanger for them. The servitor usually comes complete with basic accessories and is made in the appropriate design and from the same material. Servers are popular in the form of various types of racks: from simple models to elegant pieces of art forging. Especially original look racks in the form of full knight armor.
Comfortable and safe use of the fireplaceIt is impossible without the use of special accessories. However, fireplace accessories carry not only a functional load, but also an aesthetic one. Elegantly made accessories organically complement the hearth, give the room a touch of sophistication and charm. The basic accessories are made of forged steel or bronze. They must be strong and resistant to high temperatures. These include a poker, tongs, a scoop and a panicle. Keep them convenient in the servitor. Protect the room from sparks will help the fireplace screen, and fan the fading flame - fur and fan. Functional and stylish addition will be the drovnitsa for the fireplace. It will save fuel in the dryness and bring a zest to the interior.
