Description
Tall and narrow rather than wide, the Hydrofire Pi Long Std gives a built-in fireplace a different shape: the flames rise in a column that draws the eye up the wall. It is a wood burning unit made from steel, with an output of 9.6kW and 81% efficiency, so it looks striking and still does the hard work in winter. Hydrofire sells it as part of its range of built-in models, and it suits homes where the fireplace is planned as part of the room.
Hydrofire Pi Long Std Built-in Fireplace Features
Tall shape on a small footprint
The unit measures 60 x 60 x 187.5 cm. That square base takes up little floor space, while the height gives you a bold vertical fire view. It works well in a chimney breast, a cladded feature wall or the corner of an open-plan space.
Efficient heat from wood
An 81% efficiency rating means more of the heat from each log ends up in your room rather than going up the flue. The steel firebox is sealed, so you control the burn with the air supply and get a long, even fire instead of a quick blaze.
Heavy, solid build
At 386 kg, this is a serious piece of steel. It is meant to be built in, and it needs a proper base, which is why we plan the structure with you before anything is ordered.
Is the Pi Long right for your home?
Hydrofire gives a heating area of about 60 m2 for this model, which suits a medium lounge with a normal ceiling. A space with very high ceilings or lots of glass may need more output. Compare it with other models on our Hydrofire page or in our full built-in fireplaces range.
Installation in Cape Town
Because it sits inside the wall, the Pi Long is best planned early in a build or renovation. Our built-in fireplace design and cladding team handles the opening, heat-safe cladding and the 200 mm top flue, with the right cowl and roof flashing for Cape wind and winter rain.
Pi Long FAQs
Can the Pi Long be added to an existing house?
Yes, if there is room to build the wall around it and a clear path for the 200 mm flue. We check the structure, ceiling and roof on site before we confirm the installation.
What fuel does the Hydrofire fireplace use?
It burns wood. Dry, seasoned hardwood gives the cleanest glass and the best heat, and it keeps soot in the flue down over the season.
For more on the range, read our guide to proven Hydrofire models. When you are ready, ask our team for a site visit and a tailored quote.
