We have always wanted a fireplace for the living room, but the house is old and we could not retrofit a wood burning or gas fireplace without an extreme amount of expense. I looked into these fireplaces just to get a little flame and a "centerpiece" in the living room.
The Good:
This was dead simple to install and it is portable - so I can take it with me if wanted. We ended up putting this on the floor on a slab of granite and it looks great. Could easily build this into a larger fireplace if we wanted, but not necessary. We have a TV mounted right above it and bookcases to the left and right - no issues with heat or anything. Gets a good flame going and looks wonderful.
More good - there is real heat coming out of this fireplace; however, do NOT believe the square footages they give you. We have about a 14x18 living room and this maybe raises the temp a degree or two for that room only.
The Bad:
The fuel is expensive and goes QUICK. A bottle might last about an hour or two if you are lucky. The tray only takes 2 bottles - so this is not an all day kind of fire; only a little at a time. I guess bigger models might take more, smaller less fuel.
More bad - there is definitely a little bit of a smell. It gets better the more you use it, but the first few times it can almost knock you out. Smelled kinda fishy for the first 4 or 5 times. That may be the metal coating burning off; not sure.
More bad - if you keep the tray fully open, the flame gets REALLY big; big enough to come out of the box and it will almost certainly set off your smoke alarm. Ours is 2 rooms away and at full blast this always sets it off. I have found that keeping the tray cover half-open works best - keeps the flame lower, plenty big, no smoke alarm and the fuel lasts a little longer.
Conclusion:
This was the best we could get if we wanted real fire in our living room. Looks-wise it is great, and eventually it isn't so smelly. Fuel is NOT cheap so this ends up being an occasional nice thing for special days. I will say that the company was very helpful - they delivered nicely, and the product works as advertised. For much, much less than trying to get a "real" fireplace this gave us something better to look at than a blank wall!
I did not know what to expect with an ethanol based flame. Comparisons and research didn't look promising but Bio Flame’s fuel in their own fixture really make for a great center piece on a terrance I recently installed!!
Over priced
One of two units came bent
Flame lasted one hour unless I closed the vent and weakened the flame.
Highly refined giving a clean burn even with damper fully open. A little pricy on the downside.
Good but not the best. It gives a lot of heat, so its use during the hot summer days is out of question.
I have to say I am disappointed in the height of the flames. We had to raise the platform up on bricks and it is still hard to see. Not realistic looking at all. Fuel does not last long and is very expensive.
This was easy to install and it looks beautiful in my living space.
We recently purchased the Rogue 2.0 Bioethanol Fireplace, and it has been a fantastic addition to our home! The design is stunning, and it adds a touch of elegance and warmth to our space.
While we did encounter a minor hiccup with some initial issues, the customer service team, especially Josep, went above and beyond to help us. He quickly addressed the problems and ensured everything was resolved to our satisfaction. His responsiveness and professionalism were top-notch!
Now, the fireplace works perfectly, and we couldn't be happier. It's easy to use, burns cleanly, and creates a cozy ambiance. Every time we have friends over, they can't stop complimenting us.
We are delighted with our purchase and highly recommend the Rogue 2.0 to anyone looking for a stylish and efficient bioethanol fireplace!
This has exceeded my expectations. It’s attractive, well made and the flame is lovely, lively and warm. I dressed it up with ceramic logs and fire glass and it’s a show stopper.
Nice product, very well constructed. A bit dissapointed by the lack of vigor of the flame and no way to adjust. When I purchased the product there was a promotion for free fuel which never was sent.
easy to fill and light.nice 4” flame.lasted about 1.5 hours as indicated.i used in a cast iron fireplace, and it heated the room up nicely thru the venting system.
should have purchased the model that burnt 6-8 hours
Very elegant looking. I just didn't know that the burner is.included. so now I have an extra burner.
It is not totally smell free...better to keep a window slightly open...
Service was amazing. My order wasn’t in stock. I was able to speak to someone right away and they were are to help me fine a nicer fireplace for a better price than my original order! Would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a fireplace.
