The gas fires we supply for our gallery cast iron fireplaces are split into two main types decorative fuel effect and Convector fires.
Basically you can not use a convector fire in a traditional arched or tiled fireplace they are for use in modern suites and fascia panels.
So it now comes tto the question as to whether they give off a lot of heat.
All these fires are tested and do have output and input figures so we can honestly tell you what the outputs are, i have heard shops tell people they give off around 3.5 kw of heat but im afraid this is not true and is very misleading.
The standard gas fire we supply has a input of 6.5KW (so no room vent required) and has a heat ouput of around 2-2.2KW Maximum this depends on the draw of your chimney but we always state this.
2KW is like having a 2 bar electric fire on it will NOT heat the room of its own account (it will take the chill off) and should only be used for secondary heating or for effect only.
Whilst not being very effiecient it really looks nice when running and is very effective and we do sell 100s of them every year and no one has ever complained about the heat output.
If you are looking at a gas device to heat your room take a look at our convector fires you will have to compromise a little on victorian design and looks but with heat ouputs of over 4KW on the High Effiecency fires im sure you will be impressed with the heat they give off.