Source for Super Small Electronic Fire Insert? Good Questions

Source for Super Small Electronic Fire Insert?
Good Questions

Q: I just bought a row house in the South End. There's a fireplace in the dining room that's got a nice surround, but isn't functional and the chimney isn't fireworthy. I was thinking of putting one of those electric inserts in, but the actual space is TINY, like a foot wide, and seven inches deep. I think it's actually a little coal basket, given the age of the house. Is there anyone that sells REALLY small scale electric inserts?

Sent by Ben

Editor: Most folks in Boston are accustomed to non-functioning fireplaces but this tiny thing has us stumped! Anyone have experience searching for unusually sized electric fire inserts? You could always go the candle route in the meantime...

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Comments (4)

posted by markbright on July 31st 2009 at 9:52am
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Perhaps this would work...
http://www.dimplex.com.au/catalog/cube

posted by azphotomac on July 31st 2009 at 10:10am
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When I was moving into my place I ended up using my non-functioning fireplace as a temporary drinks cabinet (people kept giving me housewarming bottles of wine etc) and it's just kind of stayed that way. I've gotten used to it now and lots of people think it's deliberate and compliment me on it. Doesn't keep you warm though - well, not unless you use one of the bottles and make hot whiskies ;)

posted by idontdobeige on July 31st 2009 at 10:31am
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What about Sunjel or another brand of gel? http://thesunjelcompany.com/SunJel_Fireplaces.html I bought a fake fireplace that I could burn gel in and your real fireplace is more than sufficient. It's neat stuff and even crackles like a real fire.

posted by Sarah in Boston on July 31st 2009 at 1:03pm
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