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electric flame effect wall mounted fires

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Aka Tue 21-Jan-14 18:59:51

hear heat

Aka Tue 21-Jan-14 18:59:32

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!!

Anne58 Tue 21-Jan-14 18:04:17

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

rosesarered Tue 21-Jan-14 17:56:57

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.

JessM Tue 21-Jan-14 16:56:58

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.

Stansgran Tue 21-Jan-14 16:52:50

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

GrannyJune Tue 21-Jan-14 13:51:19

We are thinking of doing away with our fireplace and replacing it with a modern wall hung flame effect electric fire. Does anyone have any recommendations ?