Why Floor Standing Electric Fire Might Be Your Next Big Obsession

Floor Standing Electric Fire

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

Some models also come with remote controls, which is ideal for those who wish to control the settings from afar. They are approved by the CSA and safe for use with children in the room.

Features

Electric fires that stand by themselves can bring a classic style to any room. They are easy to install and take up little space. There are a range of designs to pick from, with the majority of them having a black stove surround to create a truly striking effect. Select a coal or log effect fuel bed to add to the authentic feel or choose a coloured pebble effect to make things more interesting.

You can also decide to incorporate an electric fire into the fireplace mantel. They are a much more durable alternative to wall-mounted units and permit you to put additional storage furniture beneath the unit, such as sideboard cabinets or credenzas. They come in a variety of finishes to suit any style and have the option of glass panels or a mirror finish for a more contemporary 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, 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 cost-effective and practical method of adding a fireplace your home without the requirement for a chimney or flue, a freestanding electric fire is a great option. Direct Fireplaces has a wide range of electric fires that can be used to heat your living space, or to add a warm touch to your guest room.

We offer a variety of contemporary and traditional electric fires from the top brands, including Be Modern, Dimplex and Celsi. All of our products come with a complete warranty and finance is available.

With a variety of sizes and finishes available, you're sure to find the ideal electric fire for your home. We also have a broad range of accessories such as hearths and back panel so you can customize your fireplace to suit your needs.

Electric wall-mounted fireplaces are a great way to add an interesting feature to your home. They are simple to set up and are versatile. Installing them is straightforward as they don't need an chimney or flue. But, it's crucial to follow the directions and have some essential tools on hand.

Depending on the model you select, you may need to drill holes into your wall and fix the wall bracket to. It's a good idea use a spirit level and a stud finder before drilling, to make sure you're not drilling into anything important.

Once you have the wall bracket installed It's time to install your fire. It can be done by putting the fire in the firebox and then attaching it to the bracket, or you may need to fit the firebox and screen as one unit. If you're not comfortable doing this by yourself we suggest hiring an electrician to do it for you.

Enjoy your new fire once you're done! Always plug your electric fireplace into a designated socket, rather than using an extension cord. This will ensure that your fire is secure and it'll help to prevent any problems with your electricity supply in the future.

Flames

There are a variety of flame options available for freestanding electric fireplaces to suit your interior design. Some electric fires employ chemical mixtures that are produced by one point and does not have the chaotic appearance of log flames made of wood. Others are based on LED technology, which makes the flames appear real and a flurry of unpredictable. MagikFlame makes use of a new invention called Hybrid FX, which cycle the flames as well as the ember bed and accent lighting through a spectrum of colors to create a dazzling experience.

There are a variety of models available with left-corner, corner-right or three-sided bays to provide even more flexibility. There are also single-sided wall-mounted models that work as partially or built-in electric fireplaces.  freestanding fires  are ideal for quick and easy installation.

Fuel bed

The fuel bed of an electric floor-standing fire is the flammable material that covers the flames and is responsible for their combustion. The fuel bed is made of a variety of materials, such as real coals or log effect. It can also be customised to complement your decor. Several factors influence the fuel bed such as its shape, size and structure, which could influence the combustion of the flames.

In an investigation of pine needle fuel beds, Anderson (1964) observed that fire spread rate was independent of the depth of the fuel beyond a threshold of 0.0762 meters (with a positive relationship below this depth threshold). This observation is in line with earlier observations made by Catchpole and other researchers, as well as observations from the vast field of fire behavior research that Rothermel leads.

However, the structure of natural fuel beds in wildland environments is extremely complex, and their characteristics vary widely over time and across space. Fuel Characteristic Classification System was designed to recognize this variability and identify the potential effects of fuelbeds on fire behavior. Fuelbeds classified by FCCS are divided into six strata which include shrubs nonwoody, canopy fuels woody fuels litter-lichen-moss. The resulting attributes summarized by the Consume 4.2 calculator built into the FFT software are useful for mapping fuelbeds. They can also be used as inputs to models for fire behaviour prediction.

A study of the dimensional structure of each of the six types of fuelbed was performed to correlate the rate of spread of fire in windy and non-windy conditions. This resulted in the generation of dimensionless groups for each of the relevant variables: dimensionless fire rate of spread, dimensionless fuel particle size and moisture content, dimensionless fuel bed depth or fuel loading density and dimensionless wind speed and angle of inclination. The dimensionless correlations that were derived from the groups generated were able to correlate the rate at which fire spread in wind and non-wind conditions quite consistently. However, it is important to keep in mind that these correlations were based on experimental data that only covered the smallest portion of the natural fuel types found in wildland environments.