Four kinds of fireplace need no chimney: holographic, water vapor, LED electric and bio-ethanol. They differ in how the flame is made, what each needs on site and where each looks its best.
Holographic
A holographic fireplace shows a recorded flame over moulded logs, with the sound of a wood fire. It needs only a power socket. It suits feature walls, room dividers and show homes, where the fireplace is the focal point. The K Series can be seen from one side or from three.
Water vapor
A water vapor fireplace turns water into an ultrasonic mist and lights it from below, so the flame has depth and moves like smoke. It needs a socket, filtered or purified water and a damp-proof space around it. See the L Series.
LED electric
An LED electric fireplace shows a flame effect over hand-painted logs behind glass. It is the simplest to fit: it is made to length, needs only a socket and suits TV walls and cabinets. See the F Series.
Bio-ethanol
An ethanol fireplace burns bio-ethanol for a real flame, with no chimney to build. It suits open-plan living rooms, restaurants and lounges that want a real fire. Fuel, ventilation and safety need more planning; see the EVO burner.
At a glance
- Needs only a socket: holographic and LED electric
- Needs water: water vapor
- A real flame: bio-ethanol
- Seen from three sides: the K Series holographic
- Stands on the floor: the freestanding holographic
- Built into furniture: the TV cabinet and the side table