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.