In the mood

Sitting around a cosy fire on a cold winter's night has long been a great antidote to inclement weather. But these days, it's likely to be the flickering flames and relaxing warmth of a gas fire that bring the family together.

Concern for the environment and the desire for instant heat at the flick of a button have both helped fuel the demand for gas fires. Rinnai sales and marketing manager David Waters says people are also looking for a dependable energy source that is cost effective.

"Gas is convenient, clean, instant and highly efficient. And the technology just keeps getting better. The new Arriva power flue from Rinnai, for example, was created especially to suit climatic conditions in New Zealand."

Waters says the Arriva power flue has two separate flows for combustion air and warm, convected air, which ensures the two air flows never mix. This provides improved air quality. The inbuilt fan boost also means the power flue system is free of most draft restrictions, so the fire can be installed just about anywhere in the home even against internal walls. The Arriva has interchangeable fascias, which include one-piece, curved glass, and flat-front, stainless steel options.

In-house industrial designer Ben Hawkins says the Rinnai Reflection range also offers a variety of distinctive styles and installation options.

"This collection presents affordable flame fires with designer, wall-mounted controls. The fires have an efficiency rating of up to 79%."

Reflection fires are available in black, bronze or champagne, and include the Advance, for masonry installation; the Amplify, for zero-clearance installation; and the Elevate, for suspended installation.

For more information or to request a brochure, freephone 0800 Rinnai (746 624). Or visit the website: www.rinnai.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas