How to choose a storage stove

Heating by accumulation stoves is one of the cheapest types of electric heating with the possibility of independent temperature regulation in individual rooms. Thanks to the possibility of discounted electricity rates, storage heaters guarantee the lowest running costs for electric heating. Emko storage heaters are available from 2kW and are available up to 8kW for larger rooms. We can advise you on the right stove for your property.

25.9.2017

For a suitable selection of storage stoves, it is necessary to know the building and the space in which we want to place the storage stove.For a suitable selection of an accumulation stove, it is necessary to know the building and the space in which we want to place the accumulation stove. The initial selection of the stove is not only the selection of the stove, but also the calculation of the m³ of the space, the knowledge of thet, how the building is insulated, whether it has plastic windows and what is the nature of the room to be heated in terms of the movement of people and therefore the subsequent heat leakage.

Room dimensions for the selection of the storage stove

If you are considering electric heating with an accumulation stove, the first task for a suitable selection of the performance of the stove is to measure the space, where we need to calculate the volume of the room in cubic metres m³. A simple calculation of the sides AxBxC i.e. length x width x height. One m³ = 1m x 1m x 1m.

If we don't use complicated calculations that take into account the insulation of the building, for the correct selection of the power input (kW) of the accumulation stove, we need only a general equation, where we know that 1000W or 1kW of stove input is sufficient for about 10m³, if, as we say, we do not take into account any building insulation coefficient. If we knew this figure, then depending on the quality of the insulation, we could say that 1kW on average is equivalent to 10-15m³.
If we calculate 1kW per 10m³, we are guaranteed a sufficient oversizing of the heating capacity of the storage stove, which can then be further regulated thanks to the thermostat.

Installation of the storage stove

The installation is time-saving and according to the detailed installation instructions, which are included with each storage stove, even a "layman" can manage it. As standard, the stove is a stand-alone heater without the need to chop, demolish or otherwise modify the space where the stove will be installed.
If you are installing the stove on a flammable substrate such as carpet, floating floors and other similar materials, you will need to purchase a non-flammable base for the stove. The electrical installation is already connected by the manufacturer and the stove is therefore only connected to the electricity supply. Emko storage stoves can be connected to both 230V and 400V.

Components of the storage stove

Fan

The correct functionality of the stove is ensured by a multi-speed fan, which is built into the bottom of the stove. As standard, the fan switches to the first speed only after the stove is fully charged. Once the fan is switched on, the stove will keep blowing heated air until the next time it is charged. The higher fan speed is used when the heat demand is increased and the accumulated heat of the stove is consumed faster. When the fan is started, cool air from the floor enters the stove where it passes around the heatedthe heated core and the warm air exits through the front grille vents and out into the heated space.

The thermostat wheel

It is located on the back of the stove. It is used when it is necessary to regulate the charging process. Turning the wheel in the direction of the widening red stripe increases the charge rate and vice versa. When turning in the direction of the stripe, a faint click is heard - the contact is closed and the stove starts to charge.

Charging thermostat

The storage stove has a built-in charging thermostat, which is controlled by the thermostat wheel. It is liquid-operated and adjustable.

Safety thermostat

Protects the stove from overheating. It is built-in, liquid-operated, but already fixed.

Room thermostat

The room thermostat, which is placed on the opposite side of the room from the stove, is used to set the room temperature and start the fan. For the individual storage stoves on our website, please see the associated products for all the types of thermostats we offer for the storage stoves.

Stove insulation

The heat-resistant, non-toxic Techrock mineral wool that meets strict hygiene standards and the specially hardened Vermiculite insulation are used in the stove.

Accumulation core

The accumulation core is made up of feolite bricks, the size of which is the same for all types of stove. The only difference is in the number of bricks for each type of accumulation stove. The Feolite bricks are packed separately outside the stove sheet packaging.

Insulation pad for the acoustic stove

It is made of 1 mm thick galvanized sheet metal, is not included in the normal delivery of the stove and must be ordered separately. The stove is constructed on feet, and the pad is required if the floor covering is, for example, carpet, wooden flooring, a certain type of laminate flooring.

Colours at will

The surface finish is done by powder coating. The standard colour is white RAL 9016. For an additional charge to the standard price of the stove, we will make the stove in another RAL colour according to the standard colour swatches.

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