We plan to have a fireplace in the family room (open plan kitchen accross and closed rumpus/music room next door).. Builder has only 2 options- Jetmaster J1 and J2(gas operated, burning log effect). with cost approx 5.8 and 5.9 K respectively installed.. I think they retail at about 4K . Jetmaster also has electrical ones.. I would like to know if
Electric consumes more energy?
which one is better.. obviously its personal choice but I really have no clue as I am used to the old style Rinnai gas fire which is great so sit at in Autumn. We are not keen about the wood fire as lighting and extinguishing may be a hassle and we might never use it.Looking forward to some guidance from all of you.
cheers
VP
PS-I am happy to get it done after handover if it will be a straightforward installation( builder will provide gas and electric point) If i can save 1-2 K it could be money saved towards a nice mantle... or else we just go for a stainless steel fascia.