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Design Guidance

Tips and tricks to best highlight all Aquafire Products

How to avoid ceiling light bleed

Aquafire uses a series of powerful LED light strips to illuminate the water vapor creating the illusion of real flames. Depending on the design of an enclosure and overall fireplace surround, these lights can escape the front of the enclosure and pot

How to avoid side-light reflections

A side-light reflection is not necessarily a bad thing! Some customers love the light reflections and ambiance they create. However, if you would like to minimize the side-light reflections as much as possible, please reference below. What causes the

Light Path Comparisons

The light from the Aquafire may shine past the top of the enclosure and illuminate the room ceiling. If you do not desire additional illumination you will need to create a light trap or design your enclosure accordingly. Reference the chart below to

Room Air Flow Considerations

Downdrafts. Open wall cavities beneath the fireplace can cause air to be pulled into the open wall and out of the enclosure. This pressure change creates suction which can pull the flame downward into the fireplace effecting the height and appearance

Common Set backs

Aquafire uses a series of powerful LED light strips to illuminate the water vapor creating the illusion of real flames. Depending on the design of an enclosure and overall fireplace surround, these lights can escape the front of the enclosure and pot

Light Trap Examples

Light Trap Examples. Example 1:. A 6" boarder was added around the entire top of the hearth to prevent the viewer from seeing the hearth ceiling light reflections while viewing head-on. Same enclosure when viewing head on. Example 2:. View when looki

Recommended enclosure finishes

The options are endless for finishes since you do not have to protect your enclosure from heat or water. And since the insert does not come with a standard enclosure or backdrop, the enclosure finishes are completely up to the homeowner/purchaser. Th

Glass Enclosure Options

The beauty of the Aquafire Water Vapor Fireplace Insert is you get the glow and ambiance of a traditional fire without the added danger that traditional fires bring. There is no need to protect yourself or other people from the flames by installing a

Media/Accessory Use on Insert

You are absolutely able to put rocks or other media on the Aquafire insert. When the top vents are covered, you'll need air coming into the vents located on the front and back bottom of the insert. This is usually accomplished by a toe kick that is o