Location of Fireplace - Opinions Needed

Mikita · Aug 11, 2007 10:06 pm

Hi,

We are in the process of finalising the design details of the PD Hamilton 34 but are having trouble deciding on where to put the jetmaster fireplace.

We love the appearance of the two-way jetmaster that is on the dividing wall between the formal lounge and dining room but we are concerned that a) it might burn the table over a period of time and b) it might be too hot for people sitting in front of it.

Our other option is to have it just in the formal lounge.

To see what I mean, have a look at the Hamilton 34 on the PD website and look at the Caroline Springs or Keysborough displays.

http://porterdavishomes.com.au/

Would love some opinions here..

penjay · Aug 11, 2007 10:55 pm

I'd just have it in the formal lounge. I think it would be too hot for people sitting at the table. Since the house is centrally heated the fireplace is really for ambience. It's nice to sit around it after dinner but a bit too much for mealtimes especially for those closest.

Mikita · Aug 12, 2007 6:35 pm

Yeah, I think you're probably right. Although I'm told you can turn the fan off so it doesn't give off any heat but I don't know how true that is.

Adrian B · Aug 12, 2007 10:58 pm

Metricon had a similar one for a few of their houses. In the grandveiw that we built, the "new Wall and heater was a little over $11,000 plus or minus 50c :shock:

Mikita · Aug 13, 2007 11:32 am

Was yours in the dining room, Adrian?

Adrian B · Aug 13, 2007 1:00 pm

We didnt get the option, but it was between the formal lounge and the rumpus room.

Have a look at THIS SITE and look at picture numbers 3,9,21. This shows the 'wall' in question

Yak_Chat · Aug 13, 2007 8:19 pm

I'd go in the centre of wall and viewable in both rooms. If it;s too hot - turn it down!!

Law18 · Aug 13, 2007 10:14 pm

I would go viewable from two rooms for sure :!:

Turn it off or down when using the diner table is easy but cant turn it on if its is not there :!:

so then you'll have no choice

Mikita · Aug 14, 2007 1:32 pm

Thanks everyone. I know I can turn it down but my concern is that it will still give off heat even if it is turned down and make people uncomfortable - given it's less than a metre away from the table.

If it still gives off heat and I actually have to turn it off while we are eating then it kind of defeats the purpose of having it there.

I'd love to hear from someone who has selected this option in the dining room..

lrhodes1 · Aug 23, 2007 5:39 pm

Have you heard of ecosmart fires? No installation required and it runs on pure alcohol (sold as metholated spirits so its not attractive to drink)

Very ambiant and small enough not to pose too much of a heat problem.

www.ecosmartfire.com

vanderlay · Aug 23, 2007 7:59 pm

lrhodes1

Have you heard of ecosmart fires? No installation required and it runs on pure alcohol (sold as metholated spirits so its not attractive to drink)

Very ambiant and small enough not to pose too much of a heat problem.

www.ecosmartfire.com

Hi lrhodes, do you know a ballpark price for the designer range?

Ta!

donuts · Sep 08, 2007 11:29 pm

what did you end up choosing, Mikita?

Mikita · Sep 15, 2007 5:16 pm

I ended up going with the two-way. It just looks fantastic and given the only reason I'm getting it at all is for ambience, I thought why not. I also went to the display, turned on the fireplace and sat there for a while to see if it was too hot and it seemed ok. :lol:

pasey25 · Sep 15, 2007 5:41 pm

lrhodes1

Have you heard of ecosmart fires? No installation required and it runs on pure alcohol (sold as metholated spirits so its not attractive to drink)

Very ambiant and small enough not to pose too much of a heat problem.

www.ecosmartfire.com

saw these in restaurant I was in last week. Looked quite good. Not sure I can convince the Mrs though :lol: