Description
Raised on a slim pedestal, the Dovre Astroline 3 CB puts the fire where you can see it from the couch, the dining table or across an open-plan room. Dovre makes it as a cast iron fireplace, and at 8kW it is a strong, steady wood heater for homes that want a modern focal point rather than a box on the floor.
Dovre Astroline 3 CB on Pedestal Features
Cast iron that keeps working
The Astroline weighs 140 kg, and most of that is cast iron. It takes a little time to warm up, then keeps releasing heat long after the last log has burnt down. That gives you a more even room temperature and fewer trips to the wood pile.
A fire at a better height
The pedestal lifts the firebox off the hearth, so the flames are in your line of sight when you sit down. It also makes loading easier, since there is less bending to reach the door. The unit stands 114 cm tall, with a footprint of 43 x 50.5 cm.
Simple to connect
It takes a 150 mm flue from the top, which suits a straight run through the ceiling and roof in most Cape Town homes. We plan the flue route and roof position on site.
Is the Astroline 3 CB right for your home?
As a rough guide, an 8kW wood fireplace suits a larger lounge or open-plan area of about 70 to 120 m2 with a normal ceiling. Double-volume rooms and big sliding doors change the picture, so send us your room size and photos first. The Astroline sits in both our double-sided fireplaces and freestanding ranges, and our Dovre fireplace guide compares it with other popular models.
Astroline installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the Astroline with the correct flue, cowl and flashing for strong wind and winter rain, and we handle the compliance paperwork. Find out how our fireplace installation in Cape Town works, or see the full Dovre fireplace collection.
Astroline 3 CB FAQs
What does CB mean on the Dovre Astroline 3?
CB is the Dovre code for this body style of the Astroline 3. The version we stock is mounted on a pedestal, so the firebox is raised above the hearth. Ask us if you want to compare it with other Astroline versions.
Does the Astroline need a brick chimney?
No. It needs a 150 mm flue, which we run through the ceiling and roof. Where you already have a sound chimney, we can often connect to it instead after an inspection.
How heavy is the Astroline 3 CB?
It weighs about 140 kg. Most floors handle that without trouble, but we always check the floor and hearth before installing a cast iron unit this size.
Like the idea of a raised fire in your lounge? Get in touch for a quote and our team will help you plan the flue and placement.
