Comparison GMT Home vs Kratki Galina

Thermal power is generated during the operation of the bio fireplace; for models with adjustable flame intensity, the power at maximum mode is indicated.

This parameter indicates the intensity of heating provided by the device. To evaluate this intensity, you can use the following formula: for heating 1 m2 of a room in an ordinary apartment with a ceiling height of 2.5 – 3 m, 100 W of thermal power is needed. Thus, for example, a fireplace with a power of 1.7 kW can effectively heat a room up to 17 m2. There are also more detailed, specialized formulas, including for outdoor use; they can be found in special sources. We only note that in a room a bio fireplace is usually only an additional source of heat. Therefore, the heat output data is mainly intended to know how it is worth reconfiguring the main heating system when the fireplace is turned on.

Consumption of fuel by a bio fireplace in normal operation, and for models with adjustable flame intensity — at maximum intensity.

Knowing the fuel consumption and tank capacity, you can calculate the burning time if it is not specified in the specs. In addition, data on consumption of the device can be useful for estimating the cost of its operation. However, the actual consumption may be less than claimed if the device is not used at full capacity; its specific meaning for such cases should be clarified already in fact.

The amount of fuel that fits into the bio fireplace burner when fully charged. For gel fuel models (see “Fuel type”) that do not have their tank and use replaceable fuel cans, this item may indicate the nominal can capacity for which the device is designed.

Knowing the volume of the burner and fuel consumption, it is possible to estimate the duration of burning, even if it is not indicated in the specs. Note that in liquid fuel models, tanks also allow incomplete refuelling. This is relevant because many bio-fireplaces are not designed for long-term storage of fuel in the tank.

Duration of bio fireplace burning; indicated for the maximum intensity of the flame, with a reduced intensity of combustion, the actual operating time may be longer. Thus, the duration of burning claimed in the specs is the guaranteed minimum time that the device can work on a full tank (or the shortest time required to burn a full tank of fuel — in some situations, you have to look from this side as well).

Despite the conventionality, according to this parameter, it is quite possible to compare different devices with each other.