What kind of fireplace is this?

Ehsantl · Feb 19, 2019 7:21 pm

Hi all,

I've just moved to a new house and there is a fireplace in the living room

Just wonder what kind of fireplace is that? it's a old victorian house.

Can I burn wood in it? cause it looks kinda narrow and restricted

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Joker · Feb 19, 2019 8:46 pm

Looks like a old coal fire place,which use to burn very hot.

Saint Mike · Feb 20, 2019 12:47 pm

Or is it a "fake" gas one ?

gillybean · Feb 20, 2019 12:49 pm

Ring the agent you bought the house through and get them to contact the previous owner for peace of mind.

Ehsantl · Feb 20, 2019 1:22 pm

It's not gas, there is nothing in it except the iron grill and the damper at the top can be pushed in to be open.

I've done some research and as mentioned by Joker it seems like it is a coal burning fireplace and apparently it's not possible to burn wood in it, because of shallow depth and chimney angle, etc.