electric flame effect wall mounted fires

I think they can emit fumes . You have to be careful over installation.

I think that's the gas kind you're thinking of isn't it Stansgran - the electric kind just have a kind of big iPad screen with "flames" on these days.

Last year we considered doing the same thing, although we like log fires thought we would at least look at the very modern wall hung type. Went to a lovely showroom but didn't like the look of them at all. When 'off' they looked like a glass tank with bits of driftwood, and all that was missing was the snake!! Back to normal roaring log fires for us after that.

What does you fireplace look like currently? Is your house quite modern?

I have one. No fumes, as it's electric. Yes, it's fine, great for a quick and clean hear boost, but I intend to replace it with a wood burning stove in a couple of years!!

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We have a mock wood burner in our sitting room, most people think it's real until we tell them otherwise!

I think, if I lived in a cold country, I'd have a solid fuel heater, for times when the power was out, such as after a storm. I felt so sorry for those Americans in sub-zero temperatures with days-long electricity outages.

I love our log burner, but realise they aren't always possible. Sorry Phoenix, I can always spot the fake ones! I prefer gas effect fires and find the electric ones seem to make the air a bit dry. Has anyone tried the gel fires?

I used to live in a power-cut ridden area of the UK. If we didn't have a power cut one month then we'd surely have two the next! So the log burner was great. Not only did it give heat but it simply made you feel better, something to do with a real fire.
When we weren't using it I used to put a lit candle inside just for the effect.

Never heard of gel fires Mamie how do they work?

Mamie you probably could, but I have taken little steps to make it harder for others! It has the flue pipe section up from the middle, then going to the wall (does that make sense?) and I have a small basket of logs next to it!

We don't usually have the convector switched on as we have oil fired central heating (no gas in the area) so we just switch on the flickery glowing bit.

These came up when I googled Aka
www.thenakedflame.co.uk
Just wondered if anyone had any experience of them. When we move (no sign of any buyers yet) we will probably not be able to have a real fire or wood-burner so I was interested in the gel.
I love the wood-burner for the warmth (11kw), the fact that we can stick a kettle or casserole on top, the carbon footprint of wood from our neighbour's field, but stacking 10 cubic metres in August and flogging up with massive baskets of wood all through the winter won't be sustainable for ever!

I don't understand the need to have a fire, naked flames look quite dangerous although there are no products of combustion.

Hard to explain harrigran, but I hate living in houses without a fire. I think gas is fine and has the advantage of working in a power cut, but I don't much like electric fires.
I am sure the gel ones are safe, but I can't find much about heat output.
We have a pellet stove in our guest cottage. It is easier than the log-burner, but doesn't work in a power cut.

Hey I like the look of these Mamie. I could have the old fire place opened up and still have the effect without having to worry about flues and chimney cleaners etc.

Love the look of the portable ones but as they only burn for 45-50 mins per fill, uh eyre not very practical

The gel fires are so expensive to run and give out virtually no heat. My sister bought one and it was so disappointing, they really are for effect more than heat. Multi-fuel burners are best, then you can use smokeless fuel in a town or wood if it is available. We had a new chimney built and one installed because I missed them so much from other houses. I love knowing that if there is a powercut we shall still have heat. Every pruned twig is hoarded and all rubbish is burnt. I love the feeling I get when i burn junk mail.

The testimonials say they give out quite a bit of heat Jane and the table top ones I'm looking at burn for over an hour - at least the largest one does. I'd only want it for back up heat and the effect anyway. Think I might get one just for the conservatory and outside first though before I go knocking holes in my chimney breast

We just wanted something as a focal point, and it does the job well from that point of view. Just looks nice and sort of welcoming.

I live in a modern house with no chimney. I have gas central heating but I also have a newish electric fire with flames if that makes sense. It is for effect mainly and I would only switch on the heat if my central heating died for any reason.

Hi
which make and model did you go for,?? worried it will either be too big or too small for the room. Thanks everyone else for their input.
June

We've got one of those Phoenix for when it's not cold enough to light the fire. It's a Dimplex. Lovely and bright. I stand candles on top and it's cosy.

Just been to the Naked Flame warehouse in Hinckly and bought one of their table top burners. Testing it in the conservatory as we speak.

That's good, Aka. Let us know how you get on.