Fireplace advice

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.

calore.co.za

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 calore.co.za
 
TheRoDent said:
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.

calore.co.za

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 calore.co.za
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Thanks but I would rather buy an investment flat or something.
 
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. 20240806_175502.jpg
 
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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dotdan said:
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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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?
 
Hazy_Living@79 said:
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?
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Wait for the next Megamaster factory shop sale for all the peripherals
 
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Anyone used a wood splitter like this before to make fireplace kindling?
You place the wood in the hoop and moer it with a 4-pound hammer.
I was thinking of getting one but was hoping for some first-hand reviews.
 
hellfire said:
1089145_aae0.jpg

Anyone used a wood splitter like this before to make fireplace kindling?
You place the wood in the hoop and moer it with a 4-pound hammer.
I was thinking of getting one but was hoping for some first-hand reviews.
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I have always wanted to try one of these, safer than having an axe around with our one and nearly 5 year old sons.
 
hellfire said:
1089145_aae0.jpg

Anyone used a wood splitter like this before to make fireplace kindling?
You place the wood in the hoop and moer it with a 4-pound hammer.
I was thinking of getting one but was hoping for some first-hand reviews.
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been using one since I got my fireplace which is almost about 8 years now. Works well and I still have all my fingers
 
hellfire said:
1089145_aae0.jpg

Anyone used a wood splitter like this before to make fireplace kindling?
You place the wood in the hoop and moer it with a 4-pound hammer.
I was thinking of getting one but was hoping for some first-hand reviews.
Click to expand...
been using mine the last two years - works great just dont go too big otherwise all good
 
hellfire said:
1089145_aae0.jpg

Anyone used a wood splitter like this before to make fireplace kindling?
You place the wood in the hoop and moer it with a 4-pound hammer.
I was thinking of getting one but was hoping for some first-hand reviews.
Click to expand...
A tree stump and an axe are cheaper.
 
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