Some parts have to be assembled / screwed upon receipt. However, this is done quickly through the manual.
The glass cylinder consists of three separate, semi-circular glass. In the pictures of the glass cylinder acts consistenly round. The three wheels are used in the foot and thereby is interposed between the glass walls of a deliberate gap. Thus, the flame gets its oxygen and ensures once for the Twist effect!
In base of the chimney is the tank, which is in turn screwed on a glass base plate. According to the description in the tank fit 1.25L bioethanol. There should be at least. 96.6% Bioehtanol be used.
We have always used liter bottles and the entire contents of the bottle into the tank filled.
After igniting the flame develops slowly. This is the time getting bigger and has min after 3-4. receive their full size. Then the flame tips licking sometimes out on the glass rim.
The flame itself makes a nice warm and cozy atmosphere. It occurs from the flame of noise when it comes to the glass wall. But no typical fireplace crackles!
With full tank (1L filling) the fire is burning about 2 hours.
According to ignite quickly noted a rise in temperature. Our living room is approximately 35m² in size. After 5-10 min. It is much warmer. In the transitional period we need in the operation, no heating because of the fireplace for us gives off enough heat.
Feels like I would call this a 5-6 ° C temperature rise. Have it but not yet properly checked with a thermometer. In the other reviews I have read rise of 2-3 ° C, but in our opinion would say that it is definitely more.
As it shows in the winter, we can not yet assess.
A further advantage of the fireplace would be that you can stand him everywhere. For example, on the balcony or the terrace, should not be a problem according to the description, but we have not tried. For this you can to but also inside the home to any old place.
After repeated use, we can recommend the fireplace warmly! :-)