Enclosure Design Tips
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
Common Enclosure Dimensions
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
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
Converting STEP files into Revit
We have STEP files and 3D models for use in your design projects. If you need to convert these provided STEP files into Revit, please see the steps below: Issue:How to import STEP (.STP) file directly into a Revit project or family?Causes:Revit does
Designing without a Light Trap
One of the many design options for the Aquafire is to install it without a light trap, proud of a wall or not recessed into a hearth. The examples given in the installation guide are below:. This is a popular design idea but it does have one major de