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 |
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TRADITIONAL OPEN FIREA 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 SOLUTIONA 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 |
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TRADITIONAL OPEN FIREMost 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 SOLUTIONStanding 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 |
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TRADITIONAL OPEN FIREAnother common issue with traditional open fires is smoke spilling in to the room. As well as being inconvenient, this is unsafe and hazardous. |
JETMASTER SOLUTIONJetmaster 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. |