If you want to buy an electric fireplace complete with facade – Models in all styles are offered in abundance.
The secret of blazing flames is based on light and mirror reflections. We explain two of the different functional principles using the drawings. (Category) A roller rotates behind the logs, which are illuminated by lightbulbs, on which pieces of metal in the form of tongues of flame are attached. The resulting light- and specular reflections are thrown onto the back wall as flame patterns. In front of it is a translucent Plexiglas wall, on which the reflections appear as a play of flames. (B) A fire is painted on the back wall in the background. Before that hang light, non-combustible silk shop, illuminated by incandescent bulbs. There is a fan under the threads, who moves them. On the Plexiglas plate in front of it you can see the reflections as flames. (C) Heating is based on the fan heater principle. A fan sucks in cold air, which is heated by heating coils and released into the room air. The power is controlled by a thermostat. Heating and flames can be switched independently of each other.
Glutinous effect: If you don't feel like it, to light your fireplace, you can also put a small artificial fire in it. The "logs" are illuminated by a light bulb, the glow effect is created by the propeller. From approx 135 Euro (Keller).
1 Mit einer Fassade aus keramischen Kacheln und Holzscheiten unter dem Sockel strahlt „Leonardo 3E“ die Wärme eines Kachelofens aus. The fire can be regulated by remote control. About 3700 Euro. (Hark)
2 Der Kamineinsatz „Adventure“ ist auch für einen Wandeinbau geeignet. Decorative frames are also available in titanium gray metallic or anthracite gray metallic. mission 1595 Euro, frame 295 Euro. (Faber)
3 Das Modell „Imagination“ ist ein elektrischer Kaminofen aus Gusseisen, that combines modern technology with nostalgic style. The decorative tube underlines the authentic character. 995 Euro. (Faber)
If you don't have a chimney, but don't want to do without the real fire magic: There are also fuel fireplaces.
With these flames you don't even need a power connection, Because fire comes out of a can. In a fireplace insert, in which painted ceramic imitations simulate glowing logs, the fuel burns hidden behind the "wood".. There are two variants of placement: Either you put the containers between the logs (Picture above) or they are placed in a separate drawer (see diagram). The cans filled with pastes or ethyl alcohol have a burning time of two to three hours and cost around 1 liter 3,50 Euro.
4 Ein Traum vieler Mieter kann erfüllt werden: real fireplace in the living room without complex installation. The "Artego" model does not require a smoke outlet or power connection. Metal cans make it possible, filled with ethyl alcohol. Flame size as well as burning time can be regulated. The fireplace insert with stainless steel frame costs 998 Euro.
5 Kleiner Kamin mit großer Wirkung. In the black tin robe of "Modena" the fire comes into its own. 898 Euro.
6 Der Kamin „Pompei“ mit einer Fassade aus marmoriertem MDF gibt sich ganz klassisch.
1965 Euro. (Holland-Haus)