Floor Standing Electric Fire
A floor-standing electric fire is a fireplace that stands on the ground instead of being constructed into the wall. They all create the illusion of flames, while also producing heat. They can be utilized with a coal or log effect fuel bed, or even a modern pebble effect.
Some also have a remote control, which is ideal for those who prefer to control their settings from afar. They are approved by the CSA and safe for use with children in the room.
Features
Electric fires that stand alone fireplace on their own can bring a classic look to any room. They are easy to install and take up little space. There are a range of styles to choose from with the majority featuring a black stove surround to create a striking appearance. Choose a log, coal or pebble effect fuel bed for an authentic feel.
You can also opt to incorporate an electric fire inside your fireplace mantel. These provide a more permanent alternative to wall-mounted models and permit additional storage furniture like sideboard cabinets or credenzas to be placed beneath the unit. They are available in different styles that will fit into any style. Some are even available with a glass or mirrored panel finish for a modern appearance.
Electric inserts are the perfect option to improve any interior design without spending a lot of money. They also provide an energy-efficient method of heating your home, since they don’t require chimney or vents. Instead, they plug directly into the wall and produce up to 4700 BTUs of heat.
Installation
If you’re looking for a stylish cost-effective and practical method of adding a fireplace your home without the requirement for a chimney or flue, a freestanding electric fire could be the perfect option. If you’re looking to warm your living room or to add a touch of home to your guest bedroom, there’s an excellent choice of electric fireplaces to choose from at Direct Fireplaces.
We offer a broad selection of electric fires both modern and traditional with top brands like Be Modern Free Standing Electric Fires for Sale, Dimplex, and Celsi. All of our products are protected by a complete guarantee, and financing options are also available.
With a wide range of finishes and sizes available you’re bound to find the perfect electric fireplace for your home. We’ve also got a great selection of accessories, including back panels and hearths to help you pick the perfect accessories for your fireplace.
Wall-mounted electric fires are becoming increasingly popular as a flexible and simple way to add an attractive addition to your home. Installing them is simple because they don’t require chimneys or flues. However, it’s important to read the instructions carefully and have the right tools at hand.
Depending on the model you choose depending on the model you choose, you may need to drill holes in your wall to install a bracket. Before drilling, it’s a good idea to use a stud-finder and a spirit level to make sure that you’re not drilling into anything that is important.
Once you have the wall bracket installed It’s time to install your fire. You can either place the fire inside the firebox, and then attach it to the bracket, or you can install the firebox together with the screen in a single unit. If you’re not confident doing this by yourself we suggest hiring an electrician to do it for you.
Enjoy your new flame when you’re done! Always connect your electric fireplace to an appropriate socket instead of using an extension cord. This will ensure that your fire is safe and it’ll help to prevent any issues with your power supply in the future.
Flames
There are a range of flame options available for freestanding electric fireplaces to fit your home’s style. Some utilize a chemical mix that rises from a point and lack the chaotic appearance of real wood log flames while others are built on state-of-the-art LED technology that gives the flames a lifelike movement and unpredictability. MagikFlame utilizes a brand new technology called Hybrid-FX, which reverberates the flames, ember bed and accent lighting through a spectrum of colors to create a dazzling experience.
For greater flexibility, many models are available in right-corner, left-corner or three-sided bay configurations to suit various installations. You can also find wall-mounted models that are single-sided and function well as electric fireplaces that are partially or fully recessed. These are great for simple and quick installation.
Fuel bed
The fuel bed is the material that ignites that surrounds the flames of a floor-standing electric fire, and is responsible to combustion. The fuel bed is made up of a variety of materials, including log effect or real coals that can be adapted to match your decor. The fuel bed is affected by a variety of factors, including its size, shape, and structure. These can have a significant impact on the flames.
Anderson (1964) in a study of pine needle fuel beds, found that fire spread rates were independent of fuel depth over a threshold of 0.0762m (with a positive correlation below this threshold). This observation was in agreement with earlier observations made by Catchpole and other researchers, as well observations from the vast field of fire behavior studies that Rothermel leads.
The structure of fuel beds in wildland areas is complicated and their characteristics change over time and in different locations. Fuel Characteristic Classification System was created to help capture this variation and determine the potential impact of fuelbeds on fire behavior. Fuelbeds classified by FCCS are grouped into six strata that include: shrubs, canopy, nonwoody fuels that are woody, litter-lichen-moss. The attributes summarized by Consume 4.2 included in the FFT software, are helpful to map fuelbeds. They can also be used to input into models for fire behaviour predictions.
For each of the six types of fuelbeds An analysis of dimensionality was carried out to compare the rate of spread of fire under wind and non-wind conditions. This led to the creation of dimensionless groups for each of the pertinent variables that include dimensionless fire rate of spread and dimensionless size of the fuel particle and moisture content as well as dimensionless fuel bed depth or the fuel loading density and dimensionless wind speed and angle of inclination. The dimensionless correlations based on the groups generated correlations between the rate at which fire spread with wind and no-wind situations fairly reliably. However, it is important to note that these dimensionless correlations were based on experiments data that covered only a very small portion of the range of natural fuel types that can be found in wildland habitats.