Description
The Carbel RA-85 with Termatek is a big, three sided wood fireplace that puts the flames on show from the front and from both ends. It stands on its own base, gives 13kW of heat and has a clean, contemporary shape in anthracite grey. It suits large lounges and open-plan homes where the fireplace is the main feature.
Carbel RA-85 Three Sided Fireplace Features
A view from three sides
Glass on three sides lets you see the fire from the couch, the dining table and the kitchen. It also makes placement more flexible, for example near a corner or at the end of a long room, where a single-sided stove would face the wrong way.
Strong heat output
As a 13kW wood fireplace, the RA-85 heats a large room quickly. Our spec sheet lists 75% efficiency, so a good share of the heat from each load stays in the room rather than escaping up the flue.
Solid mild steel build
The body is mild steel and the unit weighs 150 kg, so it sits firmly on its base. It measures 84 x 43.5 x 95.5 cm and connects to a 150 mm flue at the top.
Is the RA-85 right for your home?
Carbel rates it for a heating area of about 125 m2, so it suits large lounges, open-plan living areas and rooms with higher ceilings. It is too much fire for a small room. Because it has glass on three sides, allow clearance around it so it can be enjoyed from every angle. Compare it with our other freestanding fireplaces or the full Carbel fireplace range.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the RA-85 with a 150 mm flue, a cowl that copes with the southeaster and flashing that keeps out winter rain. A 150 kg stove needs a sound floor and a proper hearth, and we check both on site and handle compliance. Learn more about our fireplace installation in Cape Town.
Carbel RA-85 FAQs
Where should a three sided fireplace go?
It works best where people can see it from more than one side, such as the middle of an open-plan room or at the end of a long lounge. We look at the layout and clearances before recommending a spot.
How much space will the Carbel RA-85 heat?
Carbel rates it at about 125 m2 with a 13kW output. That covers most large lounges in Cape Town. Big glass doors and double-volume ceilings reduce that, so we check your room first.
Thinking of a three sided fire as your feature piece? Reach our team with a few photos of the room and we will advise on placement.
