Description
Have an old open hearth that smokes more than it heats? The Northern Flame Vesta 90 is a modern wood fireplace insert made to slot into that space and turn it into an efficient, good looking heater. A wide Schott Robax glass window with an opaque black border gives it a clean designer face, and behind it sits a cast iron lined firebox with a 16kW output.
Northern Flame Vesta 90 Features
Heat that reaches the whole room
The Vesta warms the room two ways: radiant heat through the glass and front, and convection heat from its own built-in convection box. That box also makes installation neater, because the insert can go into an existing opening without major masonry changes.
Full control over the fire
Two levers under the door let you set the primary air, and the secondary air that also feeds the airwash over the glass. Secondary combustion burns off more of the gases, so you use less wood and send less smoke up the chimney. A double baffle of stainless steel and vermiculite holds heat in the firebox for longer and helps keep the glass clean.
Practical touches
The door opens from the right as standard but can be switched to open from the left. The handle can be taken off and used as a cold handle, or fixed in place. Logs of about 35 centimetres fit comfortably, and the ash pan and cast iron grate both lift out for cleaning.
Room to grow
Optional extras include an outside air intake, a thermostatic fan kit, hot air ducting to warm the room next door, and a finishing frame. The unit measures 50 x 89 x 56 cm, weighs 147 kg, runs at 78% efficiency and takes a 200 mm flue from the top.
Is the Vesta fireplace right for your home?
Northern Flame rates this 16kW fireplace for about 135 m2, so it is best for a large lounge or open-plan living area. Compare it with other built-in fireplaces, or read our review of Northern Flame fireplaces to see the full range.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team fits the insert, lines the chimney with a 200 mm flue, adds a cowl that copes with the south-easter and finishes the surround so it looks built for the room. See our built-in fireplace design and cladding service, or view more from Northern Flame.
Northern Flame Vesta 90 FAQs
Can the Vesta 90 go into my existing fireplace?
In many homes, yes. It was designed to upgrade old, smoky hearths, and its convection box means little masonry work. We measure your opening and check the chimney before confirming.
Can it heat the room next door?
With the optional hot air ducting kit, it can push warm air into an adjacent room. The optional fan kit also needs an electrical point, which we plan for during installation.
Ready to retire that cold, smoky fireplace? Book a free assessment and our team will measure up and quote.
