Description
The Kratki K8T is a stove with an industrial edge. Its rounded, elongated cast iron body has a large glass window on each side, so the fire can be seen from two rooms or from both sides of an open-plan space. With 11kW of heat, it works hard in a big living area while looking like a piece of sculpture.
Kratki K8T Double Sided Fireplace Features
Two windows, one fire
As a double sided fireplace, the K8T suits a spot between a lounge and a dining area, or the middle of a large room. Both glass doors use heat resistant glass with an airwash system that helps keep soot off.
Thick cast iron
The cast iron walls are never thinner than 8 mm, and the unit weighs 124 kg. A cast iron deflector lengthens the path the hot gas takes, pulling more heat out before it goes up the flue.
Practical details
A cold handle system lets you take the handle off while the fire is burning, so it does not get hot to the touch. There is an ash drawer, a removable grate and a small decorative fence that stops logs rolling out. The firebox takes logs of about 35 centimetres.
Size and flue
The K8T measures 66.7 x 38.2 x 62.6 cm and uses a 130 mm flue that can connect from the top or rear.
Is the K8T right for your home?
Kratki rates this cast iron fireplace for about 160 to 275 m3 of room volume. With a normal 2.6 metre ceiling, that is roughly a 60 to 105 square metre space. It suits large lounges and two connected rooms. Compare other freestanding fireplaces or read our Kratki fireplace guide.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the K8T with a 130 mm flue, a cowl for Cape wind and sealed flashing for winter rain. Double sided stoves need clearances on both sides, and we plan that on site and handle compliance. Read about our fireplace installation in Cape Town and the full Kratki range.
K8T FAQs
What size logs fit in the Kratki K8T?
It takes logs of about 35 centimetres. Cut and seasoned wood of that length burns best and keeps both glass doors cleaner.
Is there a guarantee on the K8T?
Yes, Kratki gives a 5 year limited guarantee on this model. Our team keeps your installation records so any claim is simple to handle.
Want a fire that works from both sides of the room? Let our team know where you would like it and we will plan the install.
