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The
Rosin fireplace system was scientifically developed in Europe. It debuted
from the laboratory as the Bellfire™ fireplace by Mr. Bell of England, a
contemporary of Dr. Rosin. It was commonly used to heat the complete home
until the second World War. Since then it has been further developed by
using more modern aerodynamic concepts and thermal insulation techniques
to improve the design.
The
Bellfires®
fireplace
is essentially a firebox composed of three components, all precast in
refractory materials. These components are the fireback, the hearth, and
the side flares. The unit is designed in a half-pear shape in order to
give the greatest efficiency possible.
(top) Black tile surround not included - But we offer this service, too
- or you can have a tile contractor come in after we are finished putting
in the new fireplace.
(bottom) A Bellfires outdoor fireplace, courtesy NY
Chimney Guild.
Optional iron log retainers are available.
See an example
of an historical restoration with Bellfires |
In
new construction or a complete retrofit with a full stainless-steel chimney
liner, there is a fourth component added that provides the system with a
performance rating comparable to many of today's high-tech woodstoves. This
fourth component is a stainless-steel or refractory dome fitted with an
adjustable chimney-top mounted damper.
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1.
The half-pear shape design ensures a smoke-free home environment. Very
little air is required to maintain a clean bright fire that results in
little heat loss from the house up the chimney, and a draft-free room.
2.
Minimal draft in the room means more than twice the heat and half the
waste of a conventional fireplace. The result is a high overall efficiency
rating and low emissions.
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Fireplace back and sides
Note: side flares may be added for larger fireplaces |
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half-pear design radiates and reflects heat back into the room and the
fire. The Bellfires®
burns wood better, easier, and more completely than the conventional
fireplace. Radiant heat leaving the Bellfires®
firebox has been measured in excess of 450ºF
and room temperature increases of 15º within one hour are not an uncommon
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Firebox floor - one piece |
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4.
The Bellfires®
will use at least 50% less wood than the
common masonry fireplace, and if "banked" right will radiate
heat overnight and hold enough not coals to be rekindled the next morning.
5.
No electrical fans are required to drive the heat into the room. This
conserves electricity while providing the same kind of radiant warmth that
we get from the sun.
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Firebox floor - 2 pieces for larger fireplaces |
6. Additional features and advantages:
a)
The Bellfires®
liner is the only insert that does not alter
the aesthetics of the open fireplace.
b)
The Bellfires®
liner fits most fireplaces.
c)
The Bellfires®
can be installed economically.
d)
The insulated refractory material radiates heat much better than metal and
retains heat much longer after the fire is out.
Call
816-461-3665 today for an evaluation and estimate for a Bellfires retrofit
fireplace!
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