Fireplacenet, Gas Fires, Electric fires and Fireplaces

What type of flue do you have?

2011-06-10T01:50:00.000-07:00

If your looking for a new gas fire you first need to consider what type of flue you have and what options are available. Here is a quick guide to the common types of flue you will see.

No Flue. If you have nothing

on your roof, you probably

have no chimney or flue and

will require a Power flue

that will fit on a suitable outside wall

Pre-Cast. Built into internal

wall from concrete breeze

blocks, identified by a ridge

vent or metal flue tube

and terminal.

Chimney (Class I).

A traditional brick or

stone-built stack with

accompanying terracotta

pot or gas terminal.

Pre-Fabricated (Class II).

Consisting of a metal flue

box and tubular flue system

protruding out of the roof

with a gas terminal or cowl on top.

Electric fire suites

2011-06-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

An electric fire suite can usually be fitted flat against a flat wall and are easy to assemble. An ideal solution for living rooms without a chimney or flue leaving you great flexability to position your electric fire suite. Bring a quality addition to any living room with a wide range of styles and minimal assembly.

Wall Mounted Electric Fires

2011-06-06T03:27:00.000-07:00

Have you been looking for a fire but are struggling to fit one in? Why not consider a wall mounted electric fire. They are easy to install so no expensive installer is required. Designed to be installed up off the floor, wall mounted electric fires offer maximum style and maximum impact for your home.

Electric stoves

2011-05-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

If you are unable to fit a traditional stove into your living area you could choose from the latest electric stoves that are available. You can place an electric stove aywhere you like and all you need is a electical socket. What about heat output? An electric stove can give upto a 2kw output while giving a lifelike flame effect. An ideal choice for the modern home.

Wood Burning Stoves

2011-05-27T01:35:00.000-07:00

There are many wood burning stoves now on the market. They are becoming increasingly more popular as a good wood burning stove offers upto a 6kw heat output at very low cost. In todays economical climate owning a wood burning stove can help save your wallet. Multifuel stoves can burn both coal and wood giving you the ultimate choice in heating.

Electric Fires

2011-03-15T06:46:00.000-07:00

In recent years the look of electric fires has changed. A traditional electric fire was designed to look like a living flame gas fire but the design trend has moved the look of electric fires to more of a landscape wall mounted style. These electric fires are also using the latest technology in LED lighting to improve the efficiency of the products.

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd

2010-08-18T05:16:00.000-07:00

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd have a new website listing all their brands of gas fires, electric fires and fireplaces that they now offer. They have manufactured gas fires now for over 20 years and are now focusing on high efficiency gas fires offering a wide range to the UK market. These high efficiency gas fires are now achieving over 84% efficiency compared to a traditional gas fire offering 50%.

Enviraflame

2008-05-14T02:25:00.000-07:00

Many electric fires today use a blower fan and ribbons to create a flame effect. Others make use of projecting flames onto a flat screen. Charlton & Jenrick have created a new realistic flame effect for their new range of electric fires called enviraflame. Using LED technology projecting onto a fine curved netting it looks simply stunning. You can see the promotianal video on the enviraflame website.

Stone Fireplaces

2008-03-31T04:21:00.000-07:00

There are many different styles of fireplaces in todays market. Timber fireplaces have always been very popular and there are many traditional styles to choose from. Stone fireplaces are now a very modern option and can add a sense of quality to your living room.

Website Reviews

2008-03-06T08:18:00.000-08:00

If your looking for quality website reviews there are many ways of doing this. D3Developments specialise in writing quality reviews for your website.

Fitting fireplaces

2008-02-01T08:01:00.000-08:00

Building your own fireplaces can be trickey, thats why we at Katell are dedicated to the design and manfacture of quality fireplaces. Our products are easy to assemble and made from solid oak or walnt. We offer a complete range of fireplaces to suit your needs.

Efficiency

2008-02-01T03:20:00.000-08:00

Any type of fires are good, there are many differences between each kind of fire available on the market. They all have their strong points, for example, gas fires have a reputation for being the most versatile kind of fire. When looking at convenience, gas fires still take first place. Some modern fires are now equipped with a remote control allowing you to adjust the flame turn the fire on and off as required. This gives you more comfort in that you don't have to leave your seat top adjust the fire. Furthermore there are many gas fires that fit into all types of decors including the personal Finnish to your taste. Most people have their own unique tastes when it comes to fireplaces. The decision is yours. I like gas fires for their realism and warmth giving you a relaxing atmosphere.

Fireplaces are the main feature in a living room.

2008-01-16T02:15:00.000-08:00

When you have guests visit your living room, Fireplaces always grab immediate attention . Enjoying time in front of your fireplaces is a warming and romantic experience. Your living room used for entertainment and relaxation mainly involves your fireplaces being the center peice of the room. Fireplace logs or coals give ultimate relaxation and comfort.

The main difference between a fireplace powered by wood or gas fires is the cost and maintenance. With a wood burning fireplace, you will need to make alot of preparation and also need to attend to the fire from time to time. Alternately having a gas fires place you have the benefit of an instant fire and no mess, sticky ashes to clean-up afterwards But, having a real wood fireplace, you experience the fragrance and real-flames of a camp fire roaring in your own living room.

Nowadays, electric fires have become the preferred choice for many homes today. The great benifit with electric fires is the great savings on your heating bill by at least 10% if your thermostat on your central heating is turned down by one degree. In one year it releases 240 kg. of carbon-di-oxide into air. Running your electric fires at a low heat can bring extra savings. Electric fires can be used in a already exsisting fireplaces. Electric fires are great because they are portable and handy for extra heat when you need it. They bring great beauty and décor to your living room and they give the look and feel of real fireplaces

Electric Fire Guide

2007-11-29T02:27:00.000-08:00

Your fireplace is the main focal point of you living room. If you do not have a gas supply then why not take a look at some of the latest electric fires? There are many styles to choose from, including different colours and finishes for contemporary and traditional homes. Fireplacenet stock a range of electric fires to suit your needs.

Types of electric fire
Consider if your home is traditional or modern and look for an electric fire that will complement your room.

Inset electric fires
These have a range of options to suit your taste, an inset electric fire can fit into an exsisting fireplace opening, or straight onto a wall using an optional spacer kit. Electric fires are ideal for replacing old gas or electric fires in an existing fireplace or you can install them in a surround with a 75mm rebate to fit flush to the wall. Our range has a realistic flame effect, with coal or pebble fuel bed, this is a perfect for replacing your old fire.

Wall hung electric fires
With contemporary styling wall hung electric fires allow you to install a fire if there is no room to fit a complete surround set with a gas fire. As its wall mounted there is no need for an opening, this allows you to be imaginative on where you want it to be in your living room. Our range has a realistic flame effect, with coal or pebble fuel bed, this is a perfect for replacing your old fire.

Electric fireplace suites
If you have no chimney or flue, an electric fireplace suite can usually be fitted flush to the wall, with minimal assembly. A range of wood veneers, and marble back panels and hearths are available, giving you flexiblity of stlye in you living room.

Fireplaces to suit your home

2007-11-27T08:41:00.000-08:00

Two types of fireplaces are available. The first type would be built-in fireplaces & the second type are freestanding fireplaces. Built in fireplaces tend to have gas fires built into them But, freestanding units use electric fires. There are many types of fireplaces available in todays market.

So many gas fires, but what flue do i have?

2007-06-18T06:41:00.000-07:00

There are many gas fires that are available all of which use different types of flues. The team at Fireplacenet Ltd have created a new guide to the type of flues that gas fires currently use. View our guide to flues of gas fires.