Description
Many older Cape Town homes still have an open brick fireplace that eats wood and sends the heat up the chimney. The Hydrofire Odyssey 45 with frame is a closed combustion insert made to fix that. It slides into a suitably sized opening and turns it into an efficient, modern wood fireplace with a clean black glass front.
Hydrofire Odyssey 45 Built In Fireplace Features
Convection without a fan
The Odyssey range is a convection fireplace design that needs no electric fan and no second vent higher up the wall. A pre-installed convection box cover guides warm air out above the door. The top plate is sloped at 20 degrees so rising heat flows naturally to the outlet. No fan means silent running and heat even when the power is off.
Quick, simple installation
Because the convection box comes pre-fitted, installation is straightforward. The unit slides into the opening, and we pack the gap with ceramic or rock wool insulation so heat goes into the room rather than into the brickwork.
A clean, modern front
The door is full frameless black glass. The frame that covers the gap between the fireplace and the opening is clad in matching black glass, so the finished wall looks sleek and tidy.
Specifications
- Fuel: wood
- Output: 4 to 8 kW range
- Heating area: 40 to 70 m²
- Flue: 150 mm, top outlet
- Body: steel
- Size: 54.7 x 35.8 x 61.3 cm
- Weight: 75 kg
Is the Odyssey 45 right for your home?
The maker rates it for 40 to 70 m², so it suits a small to medium lounge. As the narrowest Odyssey, it is a good match for retrofitting an old Victorian style fireplace. Compare more built in fireplaces if your opening is larger.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team measures your opening, supplies the insert and installs the flue, cowl and flashing for Cape wind and rain. See our built in fireplace design and cladding service, read our Hydrofire fireplace guide, or browse the Hydrofire range.
Hydrofire Odyssey 45 FAQs
Will the Odyssey 45 fit my old fireplace opening?
It is the narrowest model in the range, so it suits many older openings. We measure the width, depth and height on site and confirm the fit before you order.
Does it work during load shedding?
Yes. It relies on natural convection, not a fan, so it keeps heating the room with no electricity at all.
Ready to close up that draughty open fireplace? Book a site visit and our team will measure up.
