Dual Aspect electric fire

[Tizzie]

Does anyone know if there is a 'dual aspect' electric fire on the market? Do they exist?

We are planning to knock down walls and create a large open plan area with seating at both ends.

We had planned on a dual aspect woodburner but they are so complicated and expensive - so we need a fire which can be situated in the centre of the room and be seen( and felt) from front and back.
We have no gas in our area.

Many thanks in anticipation of any help.

 

[jj4091]

Sorry I cannot recommend an electric fire that fits your requirements, but I can tell you that if you found such a thing the running costs would be horrendous. To heat a large open space with radiant electric heating would be, I would think, prohibitive. You would be far better making an initial investment in a woodburner that you seem to have already considered, that can also supply hot water for your home & radiators if necassary even if it is more difficult & expensive.

 

[Tizzie]

Thanks JJ - there would already be heating in the form of existing radiators - we just wanted a focal point for a very large room and with some fires you can use just the 'glow' mode.

 

[jj4091]

Don't know if there is anything here that you have in mind but found it with a quick google search for electric fires, there are lots of options http://www.direct-fireplaces.com/c/120833/1/electric-fire-baskets.html