Real flame, real heat, no chimney. That's not a compromise version of a wood or gas fire — it's a different way of burning fuel entirely. Here's the Ignis Smart Bio-Ethanol Cassette Fire doing exactly that: ignition, flame build, and full burn, controlled from a remote or the companion app.
How it actually works
Unlike our 3D water vapour range, this is genuine combustion — a real flame burning bioethanol fuel, not a flame effect. An automatic vapour-feeding system meters fuel from the tank as it burns, so there's no manual dosing and no open trough to spill. Ignition is electronic, via remote control as standard, with an optional WiFi module for app, Alexa, or Google Home control.
Every unit in the range shares the same core features:
- An automatic pump-metered fuel system — no manual topping up mid-burn, no spill risk
- 5+ flame intensity settings, adjustable from the remote
- Eight built-in safety systems: auto-ignition, automatic feeding, temperature sensor, over-filling sensor, automatic refilling, CO2 sensor, anti-tilt sensor, and over-heating sensor
- A 5-year warranty as standard, across every size
Why no chimney is needed
Bioethanol burns clean — no soot, no smoke, no flue gases requiring a chimney or flue. Every model is designed to drop into a standard builder's opening, the same kind of space a false chimney breast or media wall already gives you. It still needs proper ventilation clearances and an earthed socket nearby (full spec sheet available on request) — this isn't a fit-anywhere appliance, but it is a flue-free one.
Eight sizes, one system
The range runs from an 18" unit for a compact alcove up to an 83" showpiece for a grand, open-plan space. Heat output and fuel capacity scale with size — every model shares the same automatic feed system and safety technology.
| Size | Heat output | Fuel tank | Burn time per fill | Suits up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18" | 2.3kW | 2.6L | 7–8 hrs | 30m² |
| 24" | 3.1kW | 4.1L | 8–11 hrs | 38m² |
| 30" | 3.4kW | 5.7L | 10–14 hrs | 40m² |
| 36" | 4.5kW | 7.3L | 10–14 hrs | 55m² |
| 48" | 6.1kW | 10.3L | 11–14 hrs | 75m² |
| 60" | 7.6kW | 13.5L | 11–15 hrs | 95m² |
| 71" | 9.1kW | 16.5L | 11–15 hrs | 110m² |
| 83" | 11.8kW | 21.6L | 12–16 hrs | 140m² |
Built-in safety, not bolted on
Every model carries eight separate safety systems as standard: automatic ignition and fuel feeding, a temperature sensor, an over-filling sensor, automatic refilling, a CO2 sensor, an anti-tilt sensor, and an over-heating sensor that shuts the unit down if it runs hotter than it should. All units are CE marked. Free UK delivery on every order, with a 30-day exchange guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.