In cooperation with the certification body of the TÜV Süd, the HKI has published a new certification program for fireplaces in accordance with EN 13229, 13240 and 15250. Manufacturers of efficient and low-emission stoves and other fireplaces can now have this certified. As an approved laboratory, the RRF also performs tests in accordance with this […]
The annual technical discussion of the working group wood firing of the TFZ offers experts an opportunity to exchange information on current developments in our industry. This year, the RRF was again invited to the technical discussion on 09.06.2021 to get involved in the discussions. As part of the working group, the TFZ offered space […]
On 04.02.2021 the expert meeting about particle separators in connection with small domestic heating systems took place again. Above all, the development and standardization statuses in the field of dust / particle separators were discussed. In order to bring our level of knowledge and our know-how into this meeting, we were happy to take part […]
Many ask themselves, where do the values on the type label on fireplaces or in the declaration of performance come from, and how are these values determined? In the January issue of the Kachelofen & Kamin, our CEO Dennis Droll describes some of our interesting processes of our laboratory to create a better understanding for […]
The RRF looks back on a successful audit of our location in Oberhausen by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS). The DAkkS continuously performs audits for our quality managements system according to DIN EN ISO /IEC 17025 and 17065 at both locations to review the requirements. For the protection of everyone involved, a remote assessment via video […]
Events will continue to be held online at the end of the year, which we will of course attend for you. The HKI technician information day was very informative thanks to many interesting presentations (e. g. on emission reduction measures and particle counting, as well as fireplaces in connection with heat pumps or LAS) by […]
The environmental label “Blue Angel” started the certification of roomheaters this year. At the end of the year there was a call to share experiences. The test laboratories were asked to share their experiences from the first measurements in order to optimize the measurement method and the test procedure and to clarify detailed questions. Of […]
The projects of the Federal Environment Agency (GER: UBA) are future-oriented and offer space for interesting and open discussions. On 07.12.2020, the technical heads of the RRF were invited as experts to the web meeting about the influence of condensates on particle concentration. Mr. Müller and Mr. Droll were able to contribute their knowledge and […]
Our work in associations will not be stopped by the corona pandemic. With the help of Zoom, Skype, Teams and Co, we will continue to take part in all important association conferences for you. On 16.11.2020 Mr. Christian Droll participated in the member meeting for the Europäischen Feuerstätten Arbeitsgemeinschaft (EFA) for the RRF, at which […]
Due to the current restrictions and for the safety of its members, the HKI meeting was offered online this time. Mr. Dennis Droll took part in the HKI member meeting in May. Important topics such as the harmonization of EN 16510, discharge conditions and the environmental label “Blauer Engel” were discussed.