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3 problems of “traditional open fires”

3 problems of “traditional open fires”

Traditional open fires whilst nice to look at are very inefficient, a problem in todays world as we all strive to make our houses cozy but at the same time cheaper to run.

However you don’t have to resort to a stove when you want a warm, smoke-free room. Jetmaster open fire convection boxes give you advantages a stove doesn’t — the crackle of burning logs, a bigger flame, a well-warmed room more quickly. And because they light so easily and heat so quickly you don’t have to keep Jetmaster open fires going all the time. An open fire convector will also be cheaper to install as it will not require the expensive steel liner a wood stove does, or the scaffolding to install the liner

Below you can see three examples showing the benefits of a Jetmaster convector box over a traditional open fire.

1. Efficiency
TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE

A typical open fire, like a grate in a brick fireplace, will achieve an efficiency of about 10% — perhaps as much 18% in good conditions. This directly equates to how much wood you need to burn to stay warm… lots!
JETMASTER SOLUTION

A Jetmaster is the most efficient open fire in the UK, with fuel efficiencies of up to 50% when burning wood. That’s as much as five times better than a standard firebrick opening.

2. Heat losses
TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE

Most of the heat a traditional open fire generates goes straight up the chimney. And even when the fire is not on, warm air from the room is drawn out the house through the chimney.
JETMASTER SOLUTION

Standing air losses can are significantly reduced with a Jetmaster open fire using it’s damper mechanism. The damper closes the fire down to within 3% of the flue opening. This has great benefits in today’s highly efficient homes.

3. Smoke spillage
TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE

Another common issue with traditional open fires is smoke spilling in to the room. As well as being inconvenient, this is unsafe and hazardous.
JETMASTER SOLUTION

Jetmaster offer a “No Smoke Guarantee” with every open fire. The proven design draws smoke through the unit and up the chimney, never in to the room.
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Fireplaces and Fires

fireplace installations

The Gas Fireplace has been supplying and installing fireplaces and fires locally for over 35 years. Visit our shop on the High Street in Beckenham to discuss your requirements. These are of some of the supply areas our fireplace installers cover.  So if you want a fireplace in Eltham or a gas fire in Orpington we are the place to visit.

Eltham

Croydon

Bromley

Beckenham

Sydenham

Lewisham

Streatham

Dulwich

Orpington

In addition to being able to supply or supply and install our period and contemporary fireplaces and fires within these areas we can install you a new gas fire, wood stove, gas stove or electric fire. We can also instal media walls, to create the perfect focal point in your room. Below are a few of the makes we supply to choose from:

Jetmaster

Parkray: gas and wood burning stoves from a British manufacturer

British Fires: stunning range of free standing and built in electric fires

Nu Flame: full range of gas and electric fires

DiLusso: 

Dimplex

Dru: range of balanced flue gas fires

Evonic: Electric fires, freestanding, inset

Planning to visit us we have parking at the rear of the shop or the 54, 227, 352 and 354 bus services stop (war memorial) directly outside of the shop.

Call Nigel or Carol for more information on 0208 663 3223 we provide a quality service at a price that won’t be beaten.

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