Description
The Heeta 500 LB is a popular choice for families who want a real wood fire with good value and plenty of heat. It is a steel slow combustion stove with a big viewing glass, so you can enjoy the crackle and glow of the flames while the room warms up. With an output range of 6KW to 12KW, it can idle along on a mild evening or work hard on a cold, wet Cape night.
Heeta 500 LB Fireplace Features
Wide output range
Turn the air down for a slow, steady burn, or open it up when the house is cold. The 6KW to 12KW range gives you control, so you burn only the wood you need.
Efficient slow combustion
Heeta lists the 500 at 80% efficiency. More of the heat goes into your room and less goes up the flue, which means fewer logs over a season and less time chopping and stacking.
Big glass, clean look
The spacious viewing glass is the reason many people pick this Heeta fireplace. It gives the room a warm focal point and makes it easy to see when the fire needs another log.
Practical size
It measures 48 x 48.5 x 87 cm and weighs 75 kg, with a top flue outlet of 150 mm. That compact footprint fits a standard hearth and suits both new builds and older homes.
Is the Heeta 500 fireplace right for your home?
Heeta rates the 500 for a heating area of about 250 m³. With a normal ceiling, that works out to roughly a 90 to 100 m2 living area, which covers most lounges and many open-plan spaces. High ceilings, lots of glass and poor insulation reduce that, so send us your room size and we will confirm the fit. Compare it with other freestanding fireplaces, or read our Heeta 600 NB review if you want a bigger sibling.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the Heeta 500 LB with the correct 150 mm flue, cowl and roof flashing for Cape wind and winter rain, and we handle the compliance certificate. See how our fireplace installation in Cape Town works, or browse the full Heeta range.
Heeta 500 FAQs
How much wood does the Heeta 500 use?
That depends on your wood and how you set the air. Dry, seasoned hardwood and a well-controlled burn give the best results. At 80% efficiency it gets good heat from each log compared with an open fireplace.
Can it run all evening on one load?
With the air turned down and a good bed of coals, it will keep a steady low burn for a long stretch. For overnight heat, load larger dry logs before bed and close the air most of the way.
Does it need a brick chimney?
No. It needs a 150 mm flue, which we run through the ceiling and roof. If you have an existing chimney we can often use it, after checking it is safe.
Keen on the Heeta 500 for your lounge? Request a quote or WhatsApp our team and we will plan the install with you.
