Drugasar Fire Featured On Grand Designs

Many of you may have noticed the fire on the latest episode of Grand Designs shown last Wednesday(21st September), if not you can catch up here. Kevin McCloud mets Paul and Penny Denby, who are demolished their mock-Georgian home on an exclusive south London estate to replace it with a contemporary mansion.
The fire you can see in the background, the minimalist hole-in-the-wall style fire built into an opening with two sides exposed and a pebble fuel effect.

Fires|Fireplaces|Stoves can confirm that the fire in this episode was actually none other than a Drugasar Metro 100XT balanced flue gas fire.
This stunning fire is fully enclosed on two sides with the choice of either carrera pebble or log fuel effect. Shown on the program with the pebble fuel effect and the flames dancing across the top.
This balanced flue gas fire develops up to 7.6kW of heat output on natural gas with a stunning efficiency of up to 70%, featuring automatic remote control as standard this fire fits perfectly with the post-modernist, contemporary style the house was built in, while also being functional with the high heat output probably more than adequate to heat the double height open living space it was situated in.

Available as both a right and left-handed versions the fire can be installed in a variety of situations, particularly across the corner and one side of a feature chimney breast for that ultimate impact.
Just as with the other Metro fires, the Slim Line Metro 100XT/2 uses the Vario Burner® technique that guarantees a natural flame effect and high efficiency. The unique burner divides the fire across the entire breadth and depth of the fire in a zig-zag fashion. Opt for the Cera rear wall for more dynamic flames.

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Drugasar Metro 150 Balanced Flue Gas Fire

New from quality manufacturer Drugasar is the Metro 150, the latest addition to the hugely popular Metro range, a breath-taking 1.5 metre wide viewing window and state of the art reflexive black glass interior create a a bold design statement and create a very stunning and contemporary feel.

The unique vario-burner system from Drugasar means that unlike other Hole-In-The-Wall gas fires where there is just one single burner running in a straight line across the fire, the Metro 150's Vario-Burner® system zig-zags it's way across the entire breadth and depth of the fire, creating the look and feel of an actual log-burning fire, especially when the ceramic log fuel effect begins to glow.



As you can see in the above video, of the Metro 150's little brother, the Metro 130 with the black glass effect, this really adds to the overall look and feel of the fire, creating the illusion of even more depth to the fire and reflecting back some more of that coveted warm glow back into the room while not compromising on appearance.

Offering a substantial heat output of 11Kw, in both natural gas and LPG, this balanced flue gas fire will provide enough heat to warm even some of the largest living spaces as well as featuring fully-automatic remote control with temperature display as standard allowing control of the fire from across the other side of the room.

Look out for the Metro 150 balanced flue gas fire appearing in the lobbies of hotels, restaurants and larger living spaces across the country very soon.

What Is A Balanced Flue Fire?

Before you buy a fireplace you need to make sure that the fire is suitable for your property.
If you do not have a chimney at the property, but do have an exterior wall where the fire is to be situated then a balanced flue would more than likely be ideal for your needs.

The balanced flue gas fire system was invented in Holland during the 1930's by Drugasar engineers, and this system has since been adopted by numerous companies as it results in an energy efficient fireplace that is safer to and more reliable than traditionally flued fireplaces.

The balanced flue system is based around a fire that is sealed from the room itself, this means that unlike traditionally flued fires that use quite a large 'draw' of air from the room to fuel the fire, this hot air then rises up out of the chimney, reducing the amount of heat that enters the room and reducing the efficiency of the fire. Traditionally flued fires are typically around 40% efficient, which means a over half the heat generated from the fire and over half the gas burned is wasted up the chimney or flue.

Balanced flues operate by using two concentric flue pipes, the inner pipe is used to transport the exhaust gases out of the property while the outer pipe is used to draw in the fresh air, warming the fresh air as it travels through the pipe, allowing for much greater efficiency as the air is preheated and ready to burn. This flue system utilises natural air convection to draw the fresh air in , this typically gives an efficiency of at least 70%, meaning that at least 30% more gas is being converted into heat for the living room rather than being wasted up a chimney. This not only means that less heat is wasted but it also means that less money is wasted on gas that could merely be contributing to global warming.

These twin walled, concentric pipe system can allow a lot of flexibility regarding the location of the fire as bends and extentions can be added to the flue system, subject to requirements. This allows fires to be designed with large viewing windows as well as two or three sided fires such as the Drugasar Metro XTL Balanced Flue Gas Fire which allows the fire to be viewed from 3 sides and could serve as a dramatic room divider.

Balanced flue fires are available in a wide range of fires, they can be traditional inset fires such as the Flavel Raglan, this fire is designed to fit a standard opening in a fire surround, the traditional fret detailing at the front of the fire in either brass or silver would compliment a traditional wood surround and granite or marble hearth.

The Flavel Raglan develops 80% net efficiency, double that of a traditional open fire, this equates to a maximum heat output of 2.8kW, enough to nicely warm a standard sized living room. The fire also comes with a realistic coal fuel effect and a remote control as standard, this means that not only will this fire help warm the room during the cold winter months but will also harmonise with a more traditionally furnished house.

The Drugasar Metro 100 Slimline Balanced Flue Gas Fire is a very contemporary "Hole-In-The-Wall" style gas fire. As Drugasar engineers invented the balanced flue system in 1930's their balanced flue systems and fires are second-to-none with high-quality that is the signature of DRU fires, Only the best balanced flue gas fires are produced by Drugasar.

The Metro 100 is a masterpiece of simplistic design, the frameless design allows the fire itself to become the centre of attention in any room without overpowering surrounding decor, The popular letterbox format is designed to create the ultimate showcase for the flames within while The unique Vario Burner System produces tall, realistic flames for a stunning three-dimensional effect around the white pebble or twix fuel effect.

The stunning design of this fire doesnt detract from the basic use of a fire, to produce heat, this fire is 70% efficient and develops an impressive 6.5kW of heat, more than enough for most living spaces. The Metro 100 is also easy to operate and use thanks to the thermostatic remote control that allows you to adjust the flames and temperature of the room from the comfort of an armchair or sofa, this fire would look magnificent in a modern and contemporarily furnished living room.

Drugasar Metro Tunnel 100

The Drugasar Metro Tunnel Fire makes a statement in any house. This double sided glass fronted fire can be viewed from both sides and is completely inset into the wall with minimal trim to really draw attention to the fire and create a seamless finish.

The Metro Tunnel is a simple and easy to operate, with a fully programmable thermostatic remote control that can control the temperature of the room and flame picture from the comfort of the chair. The fire also has the advantage of energy saving electronic ignition.The balanced flue style of the fire means no chimney is required, merely a balanced flue to an exterior wall, the fire puts out a maximum of 6.5kW and up to 70% efficiency, this in more than enough heat to warm a standard sized room.With the choice of Carrara pebbles or twig fuel effects and either polished black steel or rustic brick effect this fire fire can be customised to your style.

Despite its unique 2-sided display, the Metro Tunnel is only 476 mm deep, enabling it to be fitted easily into false chimneybreasts and pre-fabricated dividing walls. Because of the two-sided display the Metro Tunnel can be used as a dramatic room divider or inset into a complete wall to heat two adjactent rooms, The seamless finish creates a window through the wall and when the fire is lit, the dancing flames and realistic fuel effect come to life and create a unique focal point that certainly makes a statement.