Fireplace advice

[Neuk_]

That's the exact one I bought. Both from takelot a few years apart

I pulled the plug and bought one, arrived yesterday and it does what it says on the box, not sure how efficient it is as we have a huge space to heat. Thanks gents!

 

[TheRoDent]

It's a bit pricey, but I'm converted to pellet fireplaces now.

It was the easiest and cleanest thing I could install in my house that doesn't have an existing fireplace and the heat output is amazing. A 15kg bag of pellets lasts around two nights, and you can easily find it for around R100 a bag online, with free delivery if you order a few. A stack of pellets in plastic bags is also easier to handle and store than lots of wood.

I'm sure wood can be sourced probably (quite a bit) less expensive, but the ease of use of these things is just ridiculous. No mess, no firelighters. Just press the button and a few minutes later it's roaring. If you're done, just switch it off, and within a few minutes the fireplace is out. They have a built-in fan for accelerating the pellets/extracting air, and a circulation fan for pushing hot air around the room. WiFi is optional, which I skipped -- I use a Broadlink RM4 to switch on/off using Infrared Remote Control based on a schedule.

Maintenance is basically vacuuming out the ash (which is extremely minimal) after 4 or so days of use.

The pellets are made from compressed sawdust/offcut pine or other wood.

Artel Class 16 Pellet Fireplace - Calore Fireplaces

Product data & Technical drawing Firebox Material Steel Internal Firebox Material Steel Cladding Painted Steel Dimensions (mm) H1114 x W495 x D570 Heating Capacity (Cubic meters) 380 Min to Nom Output Range (kW) 3,8 - 16,3 Nominal Efficiency (%) 93 Fuel Load / Consumption...

calore.co.za

 

[The_Mowgs]

It's a bit pricey, but I'm converted to pellet fireplaces now.

It was the easiest and cleanest thing I could install in my house that doesn't have an existing fireplace and the heat output is amazing. A 15kg bag of pellets lasts around two nights, and you can easily find it for around R100 a bag online, with free delivery if you order a few. A stack of pellets in plastic bags is also easier to handle and store than lots of wood.

I'm sure wood can be sourced probably (quite a bit) less expensive, but the ease of use of these things is just ridiculous. No mess, no firelighters. Just press the button and a few minutes later it's roaring. If you're done, just switch it off, and within a few minutes the fireplace is out. They have a built-in fan for accelerating the pellets/extracting air, and a circulation fan for pushing hot air around the room. WiFi is optional, which I skipped -- I use a Broadlink RM4 to switch on/off using Infrared Remote Control based on a schedule.

Maintenance is basically vacuuming out the ash (which is extremely minimal) after 4 or so days of use.

The pellets are made from compressed sawdust/offcut pine or other wood.

Artel Class 16 Pellet Fireplace - Calore Fireplaces

Product data & Technical drawing Firebox Material Steel Internal Firebox Material Steel Cladding Painted Steel Dimensions (mm) H1114 x W495 x D570 Heating Capacity (Cubic meters) 380 Min to Nom Output Range (kW) 3,8 - 16,3 Nominal Efficiency (%) 93 Fuel Load / Consumption...

calore.co.za

Thanks but I would rather buy an investment flat or something.

 

[TheRoDent]

Thanks but I would rather buy an investment flat or something.

There are cheaper units, with a bit of searching, e.g. : https://hydrofire.co.za/product-tag/freestanding-fireplaces?gad_source=1&fuel=Pellets with options for ducting into other rooms etc.

Hydrofire was just not very responsive when I enquired.

At that price range it becomes close to a Morso etc.

 

[TedLasso]

Crap, the small little metal lip just at the front of the door inside the fireplace snapped and broke when like an idiot, I threw a piece of wood in. It was loose already (for a few years)

That piece kept the ash inside the fireplace, and the wood too if it moved.

I am guessing anyone with a welder could reattach it? Or is there a space age heat resistant glue I could use. #trying to be cheap.

 

[dotdan]

Would love some advice please.

We are moving into a new property in a month or two and want to do something with this fireplace. It is a typical 19'voetjsek fireplace design but we still want to make use of it.

Any recommendations on what to do with this spot? We will be restoring the parquet around it at the same time.

I have also never owned a house with a fireplace, so any advice on how to best use these open fireplaces would be great.

 

[I.am.Sam]

where you based

how cold is it

paint it up hang some stuff on it and add a fireplace screen it would look nice

 

[flytek]

Would love some advice please.

We are moving into a new property in a month or two and want to do something with this fireplace. It is a typical 19'voetjsek fireplace design but we still want to make use of it.

Any recommendations on what to do with this spot? We will be restoring the parquet around it at the same time.

I have also never owned a house with a fireplace, so any advice on how to best use these open fireplaces would be great.

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[Hazy_Living@79]

With the slightly cooler weather GP has had, my wife's attention has shifted to the 2 holes in the wall where she has deemed it time for heat to start emerging.

We recently bought a place that has two open Jetmaster fireplaces, with a shared chimney. No mantle, no grate, no screen, no fireplace tools.

Any recommendations of a decent supplier in the Midrand area for the grate etc, as well as someone to come and service the fireplaces? No idea what's needed to be done.

As well as any recommendations for types of woof and suppliers?