EXPLANATION OF HEAT OUTPUT

FIREPLACE CAPACITY

Fireplace capacity is expressed in kilowatt heat output (kw)

Under normal south african winter conditions
1 kw has the capacity to heat up a volume of approximately 20 cubic meters .

This value will decrease with more extreme cold conditions: ie. below freezing level.

20 cu meters is equal to approximately
8 square meters for a standard room.

(square meters is calculated by dividing the cubic meter area by the height of the ceiling)

The calculation is as follows:
1 kw = 20 cu meters divide by 2,5 meters = 8 sq meters for a standard room

(Alternatively, to calculate the volume of the room in cubic meters, multiply the square meter area by the height of the ceiling)

NOTE : It will be wise to select a fireplace with a higher capacity. It makes sense to burn a higher capacity stove at an average comfortable rate than to burn a lower capacity stove “on full blast” to achieve the required effect of heating

THE FIREPLACE COMPANY prides itself in offering good service with installation and aftercare to our customers. For that reason we only use selected installers.