Description
For big rooms that need real heat, the Sentinel Ottawa 16SL is a cast iron wood fireplace with plenty in reserve. Its 14KW output and solid build make it a dependable choice for open-plan homes, farmhouses and double-volume lounges where smaller stoves fall short.
Sentinel Ottawa 16SL Wood Fireplace Features
Cast iron body
Cast iron heats up evenly and keeps radiating warmth after the fire dies back. That gives a steadier room temperature and fewer cold spots across a large space.
Strong output, sensible efficiency
As a 14kW fireplace with a 75% efficiency rating, the Ottawa turns a good share of each log into heat for the room. You get fast warm-up on a cold evening and a long, slow burn once the fire settles.
Flexible flue options
The 150 mm flue can leave from the top or the rear. A top outlet suits a straight run through ceiling and roof, while a rear outlet helps when the stove sits in front of an old chimney or the flue must go through a wall.
Size on the hearth
At 70 x 63 x 51.5 cm it is a substantial stove, so plan for a proper hearth and clearance to walls and furniture.
Is the Ottawa fireplace right for your home?
Sentinel rates the Ottawa 16SL for a heating area of about 134 m², which suits a large lounge or an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Lots of glass or very high ceilings lower that figure, so we check your plan first. Compare other Sentinel fireplaces in our freestanding fireplaces range.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team installs the Ottawa with the right flue, cowl and roof flashing for Cape wind and rain, and takes care of compliance. See how our fireplace installation in Cape Town works, or view the full Sentinel range.
Sentinel Ottawa 16SL FAQs
Is a 14kW fireplace too big for my lounge?
It can be in a small, closed room. The Ottawa 16SL is meant for large or open-plan spaces of around 134 m². For a smaller lounge we can suggest a lower output Sentinel fireplace instead.
Can the Sentinel Ottawa 16SL vent through the back?
Yes. It has a top or rear flue outlet, so we can route the flue through a wall or into an existing chimney where that is safe and compliant.
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