Are you in the market for a closed slow combustion fireplace for your home in South Africa? Home Fires is your first choice in a supplier. We stock leading brands and can assist with both freestanding and built-in units to choose from. We also sell a variety of installation accessories to ensure that you can professionally install and finish up your new fireplace.

When it comes to closed slow combustion fireplaces, there are several questions that come to mind. How does such a fireplace maintain the fire inside a sealed combustion chamber? Shouldn’t the fire suffocate because of a lack of oxygen? In this article, we take a deep dive into the workings and functions of slow combustion fireplaces.

How Does a Slow Combustion Fireplace Work?

1. Fitted with a Sealed Combustion Chamber: A slow combustion fireplace features a sealed combustion chamber that houses the fire. This chamber is specifically designed to allow for burn rate regulation and to eliminate any exterior influences on the fire. Therefore, outside air and other variables do not have any influence on the fire once the chamber is sealed.
2. Regulated Airflow: A slow combustion fireplace has air vents that are fully adjustable and are used to regulate the amount of air entering the firebox. This ensures that the fire can burn at a controlled and more predictable rate. The primary air vent blows air into the bottom part of the chamber. This acts as the primary source of air for the initial fire. Secondary air vents introduce air into the upper part of the chamber. This allows gasses and particles to reignite in the chamber. By adjusting these air vents, you can control the burn rate of the fire and ensure that heat generation and output is maximised over a specific period.

3. Transferring Heat: The primary purpose of a slow combustion fireplace is to provide heat to the specific room it is installed in. As a result, these fireplaces are usually constructed with cast iron or steel. By using either of these materials, the fireplace will gradually build up heat and retain it over extended periods. This also allows the fireplace to radiate the warmth that was built up while the fire was active for a while after the fire has burned out.

Home Fires is your definitive supplier when you want to buy a slow combustion fireplace for your home in South Africa. Please browse our website if you want details and prices on our available built-in and freestanding options and feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries.