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Real Fires (log baskets Grates Cast inserts Convector fires)

 

Most of our fireplaces can be adapted to burn real fuel.

Real fires are hotter than gas or electric fires, so expansion joints are necessary on fireplace hearths and back panels. But apart from that, fireplaces will look very similar to those on the pages of this web site. Real stone, granite or marble are all suitable materials, as are cast iron and brick, but most man made materials are unsuitable for the heat of a real fuel fire.

We are HETAS approved installers, so there is no need to apply for building regulations approval when we fit your new fireplace. You can use an unapproved installer to fit any solid fuel fireplace if you prefer, but will then need to have it inspected by your local authority building control officer to ensure it complies with building regulations for a charge of up to £300

 

OPEN FIRES

LOG BASKETS ,DOG GRATES (for larger openings)

These are the most basic type of fire. They are just a cradle for which you burn fuel into. When it comes to efficiencies you will be looking around 10% efficient not great so not to be used as the main source of heat in the room, however these baskets are the most sought after when it comes to looks

 

There are many styles of basket to choose from we would recommend that you do not use the polished baskets as they will tarnish when used for a real fire

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL COTTAGE

(SHOWN WITH GAS INSERT)

SHOWN IN A TYPICAL FIREPLACE SETTING

SMALL COTTAGE (BLACK)

W = 485mm D=305mm H=365mm

W = 19" D=12" H=14.5

THE SMALL NEXUS (BLACK)

W = 610mm D=315mm H=120mm

W = 24" D=12.5" H=4.75"

 

 

THE ELAN NO BACK (POLISHED)

W = 440mm D=300mm H=210mm

W = 17.25" D=12" H=8.25"

THE ELAN WITH BACK (POLISHED)

W = 455mm D=300mm H=385mm

W = 18" D=12" H=15.25

THE NEON WITH BACK (BLACK)

W = 375mm D=285mm H=190mm

W = 14.75" D=11.25" H=7.5"

 

THE MATRIX (POLISHED)

W= 515mm D=300mm H=395mm

W = 20.25" D=12" H=15.5" 

THE MATRIX (BLACK)

W = 515mm D=300mm H=395mm

W = 20.25" D=12" H=15.5" 

THE CASTLE (BLACK)

W = 570mm D=280mm H=440mm

W = 22.5" D=11" H=17.25"

 

 

 

 

 

 

16" CROMWELL (BLACK)

W = 390mm D=280mm H=180mm

W = 15.5" D=11" H=7"

THE 16" VALENCIA (BLACK)

W = 400mm D=330mm H=215mm

W = 15.75" D=13" H=8.5"

THE 18 VALENCIA WITH BACK

W = 470mm D=290mm H=475mm

W= 18.5" D=11.5" H=18.5"

 

 

 

THE 24" SWANS NEST SHOWN WITH NOUVEAU DOGS & FIREPLATE

W = 625mm D=350mm H=150mm

W = 24.5" D=14" H=6"

THE VOSEY (POLISHED)

W = 515mm D=280mm H=525mm

W = 20.25" D=11" H=21"

 

FOR GAS FIRED BASKET LIKE THE PICTURE ABOVE

PLEASE SEE GAS FIRE PAGE

 

Most of the baskets are also available in Gas and Electric see our other pages for details


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OPEN FIRES WITH B.S FIREBACKS (Smaller Openings)  

As an inset open fire reduces the opening size and has a refractory fire back with formed angles to help radiate heat and are unique to Britain & Ireland . This type of opening means we can offer a huge range of fires, & even some closed stoves, that can fit straight inside.

 

 

A standard B.S Fireback for which the following fires will fit into. Comes in either 16" or 18"

 

16" / 18" Guardette Solid Fuel Kit to suit B.S firebacks

The Consort Inset is a Glass fronted inset stove which will highly increase efficency for more details see the Stove section

 

16" / 18" Chelsea Solid Fuel Kit

to suit B.S firebacks

16" / 18" Blenheim Solid Fuel Kit

to suit B.S firebacks

16" / 18" Guardette in a marble back & hearth with Henley mahogany surround*

 

*Fireplaces made for real log or coal fires have to be constructed to withstand higher temperatures than for gas or electric. Expansion joints will be necessary in hearths and backpanels, agglomerate marbles are generally unsuitable and slabbing is likely to be required.

 

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CAST IRON INSERTS

An alternative method of using a refractory fire back is to use a cast inset with built in cast iron fire backs to radiate more heat. Here is just a sample to see more of the go to the Period & Traditional page.

 

36" Barcelona Combination cast fireplace with cast iron back

48" Bedford pine surround & Prince cast with cast iron fire back

56" Clarendon Aegean stone surround Tradition arch cast insert with cast iron fire back

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CONVECTOR UNITS 

These clever designs combine all the looks of an open fire but with better efficiencies of approx 50%, which is much better than the basket fires above!

The efficiency is achieved by the fire's design, a duel heating system which combines convected air, heated through a separate chamber, with a traditional radiant heat to create an exceptional heat out put with the entire ambiance of an open fire. Standing air losses can also be reduced as the Jetmaster fires have a damper mechanism that closes the fire down within 3% of the flue opening when the fire is not in use. This should reduce the amount of cold air being drawn down and warmth being lost up the chimney when not in use.

 

Jetmaster Fires has recently had it's Universal open fire approved by Gastec (a solid fuel test house on HETAS's register) making it the first open fire to achieve a net efficiency of 50%, under this scheme this gives the universal 18” an estimated Carbon Credit of 160kg/yr in a 100m2 house.

 

We also deal with other leading manufactures of convector fires that of which include Stovax & Rutland Fire Products. They are mainly all inset models ranging from a 16" to fit into an existing fireplace to a mammoth 41"

 

 

 

The Jetmaster 600 Universal with Wood tray

Jetmaster built in with arched lintel

The Rutland with Tudor Frame

The Stovax Riva Open Convector Contemporary 22

Stovax Riva Open Convector Arts 16

Stovax Riva Open Convector Contemporary 26 with rectangular frame & log retainer

 

As you can see even hole in the wall real fires are available but you do require a hearth to comply with HETAS and building regulation

 

For even higher efficiency of up to 80%, you can buy Wood or Multi fuel burning stoves. However, they are enclosed; some people feel you don't get the aesthetic benefits of the real flames i.e. (aroma, sound of crackling logs) For these appliances please see our Mulit fuel or Wood burning Stoves section

 

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