Floor Standing Electric Fire

A floor standing electric fire is a fireplace that stands on the ground, rather than being installed into walls. All of them give the appearance of flames while generating heat. They can be used in conjunction with a log, coal or modern pebble fuel bed.

Certain models come with an remote control that lets you to adjust the settings from a distance. They are CSA certified and safe to use in rooms with children.

Features

Electric fires that stand on their own can bring a classic look to any room. They require little space and are simple to install. There are a range of designs to pick from, with the majority of them having a black stove surround to create a striking effect. Select a coal or log effect fuel bed to add to the authentic feel or choose the pebble effect in a color to make things more interesting.

You can also choose to incorporate an electric fire inside your fireplace mantel. They offer a more durable option than wall-mounted ones, and allow for additional storage furniture such as sideboard cabinets or credenzas to be placed beneath the unit. They are available in various styles that will fit into any style. Some even come with a mirrored or glass panel finishes for a contemporary style.

Electric inserts are a great option to improve any interior design without spending a large amount of money. These inserts are also efficient in terms of energy consumption to heat your home, as they don't require a chimney or vents. Instead they plug directly into the wall and generate up to 4700 BTUs of heat.

Installation

If you're looking to find a stylish economical and affordable method of adding a fireplace to your home without the need for a chimney or flue, a freestanding electric fireplace is a great option. Direct Fireplaces has a wide selection of electric fires that can be used to heat your living room, or to add a warm touch to your guest room.

We offer a range of traditional and contemporary electric fires from top brands, including Be Modern, Dimplex and Celsi. All of our products are protected by a comprehensive guarantee and finance options are available.

You'll surely find the perfect electric fire for your home thanks to our vast selection of sizes and finishes. We also have a broad assortment of accessories, including hearths and back panels, to allow you to personalize your fireplace to suit your needs.

Electric wall-mounted fireplaces are a excellent way to create an unique feature to your home. They are easy to set up and are versatile. Installing them is straightforward as they don't need chimneys or flues. However, it's essential to read the instructions carefully and have the necessary tools on hand.

Depending on which model you choose, it may be necessary to drill holes into your wall and then install a bracket. It's a good idea utilize a spirit level and an stud finder prior to drilling, to make sure you're not drilling into anything that could be of importance.

Once you have the wall bracket installed, it's time to fit your fire. This can either be done by placing the fire inside the firebox, and then securing it to the bracket, or you may need to fit the firebox and screen together as a complete unit. If you are not confident doing this on your own We recommend hiring an electrician.

Enjoy your new fire once you're done! Be sure to plug your electric fire into an electrical outlet that is specifically designed for it instead of using an extension cable. This will allow you to ensure the security of your electric fire and avoid future issues with your electrical supply.

Flames

There are a range of flame options available for freestanding bio ethanol fireplace electric fireplaces to suit your interior design. Some are made up of a chemical mixture that rises from a point, and do not have the chaotic appearance of real wood log flames while others are built on the latest LED technology that gives the flames a lifelike motion and unpredictable. MagikFlame's Hybrid FX technology offers an immersive experience through the cycling of the flames, accent lighting, and the ember bed through a rainbow-like spectrum of colors.

To make things even more flexible, many models are available in right-corner, left-corner or three-sided bay designs to accommodate different installations. You can also find single-sided wall-mounted models that work well as partially or built-in electric fireplaces. These are ideal for a simple and quick installation.

Fuel bed

The fuel bed is the flammable material surrounding the flames of a floor-standing electric fire and is responsible for the combustion. The fuel bed is composed of a variety of materials such as log effect or real coals which can be adjusted to fit your decor. A variety of factors affect the shape and size of the fuel bed, including its size, shape and structure, which could significantly impact the combustion of the flames.

Anderson (1964) in a study of pine needle fuel beds, found that fire spread rates were independent of fuel depth above a threshold of 0.0762m (with a positive correlation below this threshold). This observation was in line with earlier observations made in crib fire experiments conducted by Catchpole and others as well as observations from the extensive study of fire behaviour of which Rothermel is the most famous.

However, the structure of natural fuel beds in wildland habitats is extremely complex and their characteristics change widely over time and across space. Fuel Characteristic Classification System was created to help capture this diversity and to determine the potential effects of fuelbeds on fire behavior. Fuelbeds classified by FCCS are grouped into six strata that include: shrubs, canopy, nonwoody fuels, woody fuels, litter-lichen-moss. The attributes compiled by Consume 4.2 which is integrated into the FFT software, are helpful to map fuelbeds. They can be incorporated into models to predict the behaviour of fire.

For each of the six types of fuelbeds, a dimensional analysis was conducted to compare the spread rate of fire under wind and no-wind conditions. This led to the formation of dimensionless groups based on the variables: dimensionless fire spread rate, dimensionless size of fuel particles and moisture content, dimensions dimensionless fuel bed density, or fuel loading density, and dimensions dimensionless wind speed. Dimensionless correlations based on the groups that were created correlated the rate of spread of fire in wind and non-wind conditions quite consistently. However, it is important to keep in mind that these dimensionless correlations were based on experiments data that covered only a very small part of the natural fuel types found in wildland habitats.