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One of the more modern innovations within the fireplace industry has to be the fire bowl. These are quite a new concept with fireplaces and offer the home owner more versatility with their design and now means that many fireplaces can be placed anywhere in a room or even the whole fireplace can be moved from one room to another dependant on the need for warmth or decoration within the house.
The fire bowl has replaced many of the fixed fittings in fireplaces and generally do not require a flue or chimney to operate which also means that the cost of hiring a qualified tradesman is no longer part of the budget when working out the costs for your new fireplace, many of the fire bowls can be easily installed by a practical person with no qualifications at all.
They come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit everyone and they can also come with a choice of fuels so that you can also get the best deals for running costs as some fuels are more expensive to use than others. The basic design of a fire bowl is the bowl itself, normally crafted from stone, stainless steel or other heat resistant materials, a burner that sits inside the bowl plus a place for holding canisters of fuel ( the smaller models will only hold one canister), and they are normally supplied with fireproof décor that sits on top comprising of artificial logs, coals or just decorative pebbles.
As some models are free standing they can be classed as a fireplace in their own right or smaller versions are available that sit on shelving or coffee tables and act as a focal décor for the room but these will only supply a small amount of heat and are used to attract the eye mainly. Some of the larger models will sit inside a standard fireplace so there is no need for ugly pipework that you get with gas fireplaces and there isn't the hassle of cleaning the fireplace every morning as every coal fireplace owner will know about.
The gel fire bowls run on ethanol and this is available in a liquid form or a gel form, the larger fire bowls can hold up to three canisters and these are easily replaced when empty.
For a modern home owner who also requires a bit of style with their décor, fire bowls can provide the answer and this has shown in recent years with the selling figures rising all of the time. They have been around in the US and countries like China for many years but it is only recently that Europe has realised there potential and in the last 10-15 years they have really taken off.
Suppliers of fire bowls
- www.fireboxuk.com
A UK based company that can supply a large range of fore bowls, they even have some models that do not require canisters to operate but the fuel can be purchased in 5 Lt tubs and poured directly into the bowl. They have a showroom in Brighton, England that also displays a large range of standard fireplaces and all accessories associated with them. Their prices range from £35 for a small table top fire bowl up to £225 for a full fireplace inset. - www.cvo.co.uk
This company has the reputation of being one of the largest suppliers of fire bowls and specialised fireplace insets in the UK. They have a full, modern range of fire bowls for you to purchase. These can be slightly more expensive than some of the other companies but they are crafted with design and quality, they are also built to last for many years. Standard burner boxes start out at £399 but they are reliable and all products are backed by a strong guarantee. - www.easyfire.co.uk
Whether it be a fire bowl or a full fireplace that you are looking for then this company can supply. They were established in 2007 and their customer database has grown steadily ever since. They can even offer you a choice of several different finishes with their fire bowls and this is simply a case of selecting your choice when ordering online. Their fire bowl models start at £599 but for this you get a fire bowl that is capable of heating any room and will sit inside any standard or bespoke fireplace.
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